IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 41

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Recently, there have been many cases where teenagers committed a grave crime and some individuals think that they have to be as penalised as adults. This essay will consider both situations before answering the question.

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In many countries, the amount of rubbish produced is increasing, what do you think are the causes of this, and what can be done to solve the problem?

It is concerning that some countries have produced a large number of waste which has risen significantly. This essay will outline the reasons behind this issue and suggest possible solutions.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In many societies all over the world, rural people are relocating to urban places causing a decline in countryside populations.This essay is neither entirely positive nor negative because of economic opportunities ,access to services that are provided in cities and consequences which are appear due to devastation exurban areas

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In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, there has been significant increase in human lifespan in many countries. While some individuals argue that ageing population brings challenges for governments, others contend that it has numerous benefits for society. In this essay will be presented in what degree advantages of older individuals outnumber the drawbacks of them in society.

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Some people dislike changes in their society and in their own lives, and want things to stay the same. Why do some people want things to stay the same? Why should change be regarded as something positive?

In many countries, the population is ageing, meaning that more people are living longer lives. This change has sparked a debate about whether it creates problems for governments or if there are benefits to having more elderly people.This essay will discuss both of views.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experiences and developing soft skill is more important. Discuss both view and give ur opinion

Some people consider that it is better to graduate from a college in order to get an occupation. Whereas others believe that gaining experiences and learning new ability is more vital. I will discuss both perspectives and provide opinion.

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Many people believe that modern inventions have brought more problems than benefits. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer, and required examples.

I want to begin by defining what modern inventions are, modern inventions are basically technological advancements made by scientist and proffesionals in different fields and areas of specialization, which has either improved upon a previously existent concept or invented something completly new.

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Advanced technology has brought many beneficial changes to the world. However, some old people today struggle with the use of technologies such as mobile phones and the Internet. How can the elderly benefit from using advanced technologies? How can the elderly be encouraged to use consumer electronics more often? Wtite in about 250 words.

There is an ever-increasing use of technology such as smartphones, and the net which introduced some crucial changes globally. However, the senior citizens find difficulties in using them. It is discussed that the old can make use of them to monitor their health and keep in touch with relationships whilst their awareness about technology is raised to encourage them to use smart electronic devices.

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Line Graph Question: Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) ] Line Graph - Acid in mouth from consumption of sugar and honey

The line graph illustrates the consumption of sweeteners and how the pH level of the oral cavity changes over time after consuming these. A pH below 5.5 increases the chance of tooth decay.

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It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree?

The majority of people believe it's better to get married before the age of 30. There are a lot of factors that can provide for society and for the couple itself. In this essay, I will explain and tackle this situation.

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It is responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extend to you agree or disagree with these statements?

Recently, problems regarding pension have bothered many countries, sparking a debate about responsibilities of life planning. Some people say people should be responsible for their own life until its end and not rely on a government, while others say not. I partly agree with the latter idea.

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‏Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

While many people argue that it is difficult to prevent criminals from illegal activities because they are anti-social, such measures as education and penalties can contribute to a reduced number of crimes. I strongly agree with the second opinion because no humans are born with violent characters and desire to harm others.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school, and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is indispensable that competition and cooperation both are playing key roles among individuals, in today’s era. While some argue that competition is a better choice in workspaces as well as learning institutions, others think that cooperation is must instead of fostering cooperation. I partially agree with both the views as both are equally significant. In this essay, I will discuss both the sides along with my opinion in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Smartphones play an significant tool nowadays with plenty of convenient features they bring to our lives. This results in a phenomenon that children spend several hours on their smartphone daily. In my opinion, it is relatively negative development for the children's growth. This essay will discuss about the benefits and disadvantages about the development.

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Human activities have negative affects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both both views and give your opinion.

It is said that people have destroyed the planet Earth significantly. While it is a common thought that the nature can no longer be restored due to selfish characteristics, many argue that such methods as building conservation areas and sustaining genes can create a positive impact. I strongly agree with the second opinion because plants and animals only need appropriate habitats and food to thrive again.

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Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job, others believe that it would be better to gain experience first. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the current world looking for a job is hard work. While some people believe that getting a university degree is the best way to guarantee a job, others think that practical experience is more important. This essay will discuss why both views can be right illustrating with some examples in different areas.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a re;atively large number of young adults, compared with no older people do the advantages outweigh the disadvanages

Nowadays, young adults comprise the majority of the population in several countries in comparison with the elderly. It is argued whether this fact has more positive aspects or the opposite. The benefits of the fact that young adults are populated more are that they contribute to the economic growth as well as that young adults tend to be more innovative and creative than old people.

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Movies and tv shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Even though they make some mistakes related to the historical events and dates, films and TV shows are considered a better way to explore historical events. I totally agree with this view as it can help to remember particular information more easily and it may lead to an increase in interest of people about history.

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Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air. Discuss both sides an give your own opinion. (Khalil)

Some individuals believe that air trips with low prices ought to be stimulated, as this step creates passion in people's mind to travel a lot. There is another society who has different opinions and assumes that these journeys causes ecological issues, therefore flight travel should be less affordable to reduce people's air travel demand. In this essay, I will discuss both of these thoughts and share my opinion on this situation.

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Sports programmes are hugely popular on television nowadays. But some people argue that these programmes are to blame for the poor health of many young people who prefer to watch rather than part take in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is sometimes argued that watching sports programs will result in less sport activities and health issues. While watching tv for a long period of time can be an issue, I strongly disagree with this idea.

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