IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 425

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people feel that schools should teach children how to become a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

People have different views about whether schools should teach children the way to become a good parent. In my opinion, I agree with this because everyone has the potential to become a parent in the future, and it's important for them to understand some skills for being a good parent.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attension to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is still subject of a debate when the majority believe that advertisment rises people's consumption while others say promotion is no longer effective as people do not pay attention to it anymore. Hence, this essay will state both sides of views as well as give some related illustrations before I say give my opinion.

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Some cities have few control over design and construction on housing and office buildings. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

In recent years, controlling residents’ infrastructures has been a heated debate. While allowing the citizens to exercise greater control over the construction of houses and working spaces has a number of benefits, there are also a few significant drawbacks that have to be considered. From my perspective, I believe that its positive aspects outweigh the negative ones.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s educational landscape, the integration of free social activities into high school programs is a topic of considerable debate. Proponents argue that such activities should be mandatory, emphasizing the myriad benefits they offer to students’ development and future prospects. Despite potential challenges, including time management issues, the long-term advantages for students’ personal and professional growth are undeniable.

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In many country, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after birth of the newborn. Do you think that the advantages of the maternity leave outweigh its disadvantages?

Maternity leave has become a mandatory regulation in many country. During the first month after giving birth, women or mother are recommended or allowed by their workplace to take maternity leave. On the contrary, when a company didn't allow it, it could be considered as a violation towards human's and women's rights. Consequently, massive protests towards that company will likely be occured. Due to this, it can be seen that most people have agreed with this rule and i believe the advantages of taking maternity leave does outweigh its disadvantage. In this essay, i will elaborate some of its advantages.

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There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

When we talk about music we often think about songs or artists, but music goes way beyond these two words. It is not a modern invention; it has been existing since the beginning of the human appearance on earth but is still considered as very important to us. Music is a way to express our feelings to connect with other people. I strongly believe, traditional music of a country is as important than the international music.

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In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers is important, other people said that other factors are more important. What is your opinion?

Success in business may be based on different aprroaches. While interaction between executers and employees is accepted as a key factor for sucess, some people argue that the workers' education level and soft skills may a word of difference. This essay will explain why workers' qualifications should prioritize rather than communication between managers and them in order to achieve company's goals.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, people’s behavior with their partners has changed since technology proliferation. There are various ways that the use of digital devices has influenced personal relationships, and the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.

In this day and age, it is widely found that the family relationship plays a less important in human growth. This situation is caused by several reasons. Personally, it has more demerits than merits.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Citizens believe that innovation in technology made buying products easier than before, however, there are conflict opinion about this. I agree with modernization of technology affected on how we shopping nowadays. In this essay I will expand these views and my resolution.

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Studying for Ielts test can be stressful and overwhelming . Do the advantages outweigh the disavantages ?

In recent year, there is an explosion in the quantity of demographics studying for ielts test. This writer argues that the benefits of getting high opportunity to get well-paid jobs and attend top universities more easily outweigh the drawback of undue stress.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

A great number of meal and beverage products include a great level of sugar and it leads to plenty of medical issues. Despite this fact, I am inclined to believe that an increase in sugar's cost would conflict with humans' rights because they have to pay more than its worth and it is redundant.

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The cheaper availability of international transport means that more people are able to travel abroad these days. It is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others believe it is better to use mass media to find out about more about the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays the type of transportation between cities and within them has a key role in economy and social mobility systems. Some people perceive that public transport should be founded at first in comparison with train communication between towns. However, others believe that new railway lines are to be subsidized first because they are more useful and have greater positive impact on the country. From my point of view, I am definitely sure that authorities should subsidize primary railway communication and in this essay I am going to explain both of views and make examples.

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Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?

Success or failure is too vague to argue and everyone has their own standard for it. It was the accumulation of their experiences, environment, and how they grew up. For example, for someone who is raised in a family with an academic background, it is important for them to achieve the highest educational degree. There was another example of someone who rose in an unwealthy family, if they can break through their poverty they call it a success, even if they did not have a high educational degree.

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Many schoolchildren and students are taught to push themselves and try hard to be better than their classmates , rather than work together for everyone 's benefits. Do you think disadvantages of being trained to be competitive outweigh advantages?

Along with the booming economy, the development of education is on the agenda, pushing students involved in what we called ‘the rat race’. I personally believe that we should reject the emergence of the phenomenon that training students to be competitive though it may have advantages to some extent.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In recent time, most of the advertisements of different products show that, they are different and unique compared to the goods produced by other companies. Though blatant self promotion is considered as the key feature of an advertisement, it is possible to spread wrong information using this promotional way.

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Sugary drinks should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that drinks with a lot of sugar should be priced higher to reduce people's glucose intake. This essay agrees with this statement because of the risk of consuming a high amount of sugar and that hiking the price up would promote a better global health for all.

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In order to study at university, students are required to pay expensive tution fees. Not all students can afford them, so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with this?

In this era, students must pay a large sum of money to pursuit university education. This task can not be solved by every one, which start the concern that said fee should be removed. In my opinion, the statement is not entirely correct and this essay will demonstrate the reasons why.

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In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishments. To what extent do you agree

Several people feel that the crime rates performed by adolescents is increasing, and some societies consider that teenagers who commit violation ought to obtain adult punishments regardless of age. I totally agree with this statement because receiving a punishment can make conscious youngsters and have a deterrent effect. This essay will elaborate in detail on the reasons for my stance as well as examples in the subsequent paragraph.

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It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantage?

Change is useful for people who change rather than avoid it and remain in the same place. This essay discusses that change brings more advantages to people who undergo change than people who remain the same. This essay will demonstrate how change leads to the growth of the people and helps to build resilience, followed by the primary disadvantage, how comfort zone kills the growth.

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