IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 552

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Since a couple of years ago, many debates around categorizing students based on their academic abilities have been sparked. Some argue smart students and those who have great marks must not educate with others including ordinary ones. However, others including me concur that putting students with different abilities could have numerous benefits.

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Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don't. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.

There is an increasing number of talented people and how they give amazing contribution. It is often argued that any sports figure create a good fame for the youngster to develop their future career, whilst the others don’t think so. In my opinion, this is a positive trend which can propose influence to the young age and potentially mitigate negativity among them.

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International travel is becoming cheaper and more and more countries open their doors for more tourists. Do the advantage of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?

Nowadays, it is true that people who prefer international travel are increasing because of its low-cost prices and more tourists are choosing to go abroad for a trip. I support the assertion that the advantages of travelling in foreign countries are by far outweigh its disadvantages.

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Many people find it difficult to give speech or presentation in public. Some people suggest that schools should teach children to speak in public. How is it important to speak in public? Do youagree or disagree that school should teach at school.

Public speaking is a skill many may look down in primary education, but suddenly realize is very important for the upcoming future. In my opinion, it is very important that children are taught to speak in public from a young age. I will explain the reasons behind it in this essay.

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The data below shows information about energy production in a country in two separate years 1995: coal (29,8%), gas (29,63%), petro (29,27%), nuclear (6,4%), other (4,9%) 2005: coal (30,93%, gas (30,31%), petro (19,55%), nuclear (10,10%), other (0,10%)

The data below delineates the information regarding energy production in a country in 1995 and 2005. Overall, the majority of energy produced is the same in both years with some distinctions in each year's percentages.

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Life was better when technology was simpler? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advanced technology has taken over people's lives in the recent times. It is argued that life was less complex in the past when there was no technology. I completely disagree with this statement and believe that sophisticated technology has made our life more convenient and less laborious and improved the education system.

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Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Some may believe that studying past past brings limited benefit towards current life, however, I have a different view towards this idea.

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University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree?

Higher education offers prestigious degrees that would increase the chances of obtaining better compensation. It affords one to get promoted easily or secure a job with great salaries and benefits and it's also a great testament to one's competence. Due to this, proponents state that it should be free and accessible to all regardless of one's economic status. In my view, I disagree with it being free due to a number of reasons.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

A large number of employees are suffering from several health diseases, according to their lack of physical activities during business days and in their pastime. This essay will look at the causes, before turning to practical solutions. I personally believe that they should been encouraged to do more exercise and observe the impact on their wellbeing.

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some people think that public health is the responsilibility of the government while others think that people should be responsbile for their own health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Healthcare is the backbone of soceity. However, whether citizens are responsible for their own health care or it should be a duty of the administration is a topic of concern. I believe that both have equal responsibilities. In the upcoming paragraphs, I will elaborate this further.

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Fresh water has become a golbal problem for the world.What are the causes of it? what meaaures government and individual should take to resolve to the problem? Give reasons and e.g for your answers

In today's interconnected society it is a prevailing proposition that fresh water has become a controversial issue for the world. This is happening due to increasing population and it might be solved by technological innovation. This essay will expatiate the reasons why this move should be considered with relevant examples and a logical conclusion will be drawn.

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Food travels thousands of miles from farmers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for our environment and economy if people consumed locally produced foods. To what extent do the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

Thanks to modern technology and development in transportation facilities, shipment of food ingredients has become much easier. As some opine consuming domestic foods is more environment friendly in addition to being economical, I suppose this point of attitude goes a long way.

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Large number of subject with large number of knowledge or smaller number of subjects with great detail cover. provide 2 views and your own opinion.

It is still undeniable to debate in society whether students need to learn more things to gain more knowledge or stick with fewer subjects to get more knowledge on certain parts. This essay will elaborate both motions as well as give related illustrations before I state my view.

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Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh its drawbacks?

Academic learning is not only limited to formal delivery at school. Many parents choose the alternative, which is homeschooling their child due to certain advantages that it might contain. In my opinion, the benefits of homeschooling can not outweigh its drawbacks that it might introduce.

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Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is undeniable that internet has become an essential part of our life. However, there is no absolute agreement on whether access to the internet should be for free or not.

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

Language is one of the most crucial aspects in life, especially when living abroad. It interferes with our daily life, hence why some people see living in a foreign-speaking country may cause problems, socially or practically. This essay argues why this problem is no longer relevant.

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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 some nations, home ownership is crucial for the individuals and they prefer to live in their own home instead of a rental one. This, clearly, has certain underlying reasons, and I believe it solves more problems than it creates. To achieve a clear picture; this matter requires further examination into a broader context.

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Sending criminal to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that the better way to treat offenders is to give education and job training rather than imprisoning them. Personally, I think the suitable method heavily depends on the significance of crime committing.

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Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Exams are essential for the assessment of a student's academic abilities. Throughout history, exams have played a significant role as a reliable method of classifying students to their respective levels, as well as a way for learners to track their performance. However, more and more people are calling for a stop to exams as they generally put a lot of pressure on learners and may not accurately show the students' real academic abilities. This essay will discuss the two sides of this argument, as well as provide a personal opinion on exams.

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Some people think that only the government can make significant changes in society, while others think that individuals can have a lot of influence. What is your opinion?

Nowadays, some individuals believe that only the states can make a relevant changes in the world, whilst others believe that people can have the most influence. In my opinion, both are important to do the changes that the society need to, because is a complement between public policy and the people.

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