IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 455

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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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?

Nowadays, more offspring spend hours of their days on their smartphones than ever before.The main reason behind that is the recent technological advancement with smartphone penetration not only reached adults but also offspring. Moreover, with more parents entering the workforce than ever before, that has an implication with offspring left without their parents' control.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In several countries, people think it is very important to own a home rather than rent it. I firmly agree with the statement above, here some positive sides about it.

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The Internet has made a positive impact on our life. Do you agree or disagree?

The Internet has taken a pivotal part in the process of globalization happening in the world. The existence of Internet has led to a wide use of this technological development, assisting many individuals in many aspects of life, especially social. I strongly believe that this phenomenon has made a positive outcome, impacting the sustainability of many pupils' lives.

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Some companies spend a lot of money on scientific research and use animals for testing. Many argue that this is for a just cause while others say otherwise. Do the advantages of using animals in research outweigh its disadvantages?

Large scale of investments are made by the drug industrials on animal testing in order to seek novel drugs and treatments as well as ensure product safety at the mean time. However, numerous opinions raised concerns on whether it trigger the inhumane behaviour towards tested animals behind scientific researches since animals are often suffered from the side effects cased by testing drugs and treatments during examinations or died of the fatal dosage in toxicology tests. As I see it, animal tests bring more advantages that disadvantages.

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Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sports celebrities.

In our contemporary society, some contend that doctors, nurses and teachers should have a higher income compare to entertainment and sports celebrities since they make enourmous contribution to society. I agree with this view and will discuss the reasons behind.

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An increase in production of consumer goods results in damaging the environment. What are the causes of this and give a possible solution

The production of consumer goods is having an increasing number of harmful impacts on the environment. In this essay, I will elucidate the factors that contribute towards environmental damage and propose some solutions to them.

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, many countries become aware and give more attention to international sports. Some facilities are built to support the athletes for joining international competitions. However, there is an ongoing debate about whether it is wise to build sports facilities only for athletes rather than for society.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is believed that for some profession, like engineers or doctors, it should be mandatory to get a job in the country where they studied, while others think that these people should be allowed to choose where they want to work. This essay agrees people should have the freedom to choose to work in another country. It is true that working in the country where they did their training would ensure that they have the specific competencies needed. However, the level of education in all countries are not the same, and, for that reason it is necessary to allow people to study in a more advanced country and working in another.

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In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In many nations, teenagers are involved in various kind of paid employment. Some would argue that it is totally wrong, while others say that it is fine for children to gain work experience. This essay disagrees for allowing children working at the young age, despite of the experience they gained, they have their right for the time for developments.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

With the passage of time, an increasing number of languages are disappearing. Some people believe that this phenomenon is not a big deal. However, in my opinion, I disagree with this opinion and think we need to prioritize this situation. This is because I believe that different languages include diverse cultures and histories, which are important.

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More and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks. What are the reason for this? What are the solutions?

Nowadays, people are consuming more and more trash foods and drinks. A relevant problem in this topic is the increase of consuming sugar-based drinks. This essay will discuss the reasons for this phenomenon and, after, some possible solutions for this.

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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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