IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 426

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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in some countries, the difference inage between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is pivotal true that many parts of the world have an increasing generation gap among the guradians and their kids as compared to the past. Although this statement has some praiseworthy points, the disadvantages are overwhelming and prevail over the merits.

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Some people think that criminals should be given longer term imprisonment, so as to reduce the crime rate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A handful of individuals believe that the crime rate could be reduced by putting criminals behind bars for a longer duration. I strongly disagree with the statement while punishing offenders is important, it is not the only way to improve violations.

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New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

With the evolution of new technologies in the play arena, the current generation of children prefers to indulge themselves in the latest gaming devices and spend a majority of their spare time gazing at a variety of screens that eventually keep them entertained. I, however, find this rising trend fairly dysfunctional and believe its demerits outweigh the merits to a fair extent.

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Some people believe that successful sports teams are always those with the strongest or fittest players. Others think that success depends more on the team’s mental strength. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

One of the highly controversial issue today relates to whether success of sports team depend on strongest players or on team's mental strength. In this essay, I am going to examine this question from both points of view and then giving my opinion on the matter.

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In some countries people’s weight has significantly increased while their levels of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem and what solutions can you suggest solving them?

Nowadays in some countries people have become more obese while in contrast their health have significantly decreased. This is due to the fact that fast food and unhealthy eating habits have become common among individuals. It can be dealt with in different ways like promoting and educating people on following a healthy diet.

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Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?

Foreign language training in a kid's early school time is a crucial step developed by some educational institutions. It has a plethora of benefits and a few drawbacks which will be discussed further in this essay. From my perspective, its advantages are overcoming the negative outcomes of this trend.

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[ ] An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery/ plastic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, the rise of plastic surgery is prominent in almost all countries and even those as young as teenagers opted to change their natural facial features especially in first world country as long as they have the capacity to finance this expensive procedure..

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Many students find it difficult to learn subjects like mathematics and philosophy and hence they should be optional in schools. Do you agree or disagree?

Are all subjects that we learn in school really necessary? Is it even worth studying math if you know that you are going to fail the exam? In present day there is an opinion that the students should be able to choose the subjects they want to study. I disagree with this, since I hence all lessons in school give you something.

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The pictures show information about average income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in a city in the UK.

The images depicts the information of a certain salary and consumption on food and clothes by a middle family in the town of Britain between three years from 2010 to 2013 in propotion of percentages relating to five categories of products.

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The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will this cause? What can be done to solve these problems?

Few people believe that the old buildings which were constructed in the old age period are prefect to living in this world. The main problem of current generation are causing often health issue and increase in cost of living . To avoid this problem people can build a residence with more space and limiting their utilisation on automation devices.

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Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time on active or creative things. What are the reasons? And what measures should be taken to encourage children to spend more time on active or creative things?

In present day children spends more time watching television rather then d. Nowadays they spend their time in front of a screen doing active and creative things. In the past

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As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society？

Nowadays, citizens are more willing to live individually or in a small family unit. Based on my observations, technology has advanced in the past few decades. It encourages people to live independently or in tiny family units. With this trend, it will possibly brings negative effects on society.

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In some areas of the US, a "curfew" is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a partcular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

In some regions of the US, compulsary rules exist about curfew and youngsters must not to be out of the doors after a certain time at night unless they spend time with adults. I strongly agree with this statement, because the majority of crimes occur at night and midnight, also, it may have bed consequences on thier life and future.

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Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a ‘fat tax’ is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

These days, it is considered that it has negative impact for people and their society to eat unhealthy food. Some argue that a ‘fat tax’ should be determined by government, while others think the task is not necessary because it will be unfair. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my opinion for this unhealthy food tax matter.

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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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?

There is conflicting argument whether senior citizens bring problems for governments. In my opinion, the advantages outweight the disadvantages because they have a crucial role in maintaining and diseminating cultural values and become independent people.

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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?

With the advent of technological improvements, most children have been inclined to allocate most of their time on their mobile phones. A lack of social skills is the major reason behind this prevalence. I believe that this is a negative development because spending hours on screen can adversely impact children’s physical health.

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Public transport is essential but problematic. Describe some of problems connected to public transport and suggest some solutions.

It is an admitted fact that cities population is increasing day by day. And there is no proper mechnanism to resolve this issue. Increased population need a proper infrastructure to channelise the public.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is undeniable truth that , life is not imaginable without communication. However, certain Human thinks that , Staying in abroad and speak their native language instead of mother language can create several issuses. I Partially disagree with this statement and uphold my point of view in following Paragraphs.

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Finding job satisfaction is considered to be a luxury in many developing countries. Why do you think that is? Do you think job satisfaction is important?

In this new era , a job must be done with happiness and satisfaction by the workers is a new trend going nowadays in numerous rations which are still evolving . There are many reasons behind this new viewpoint and this essay will cover it in the following paragraphs . as well as my opinion on if a job satisfaction is important or not.

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