IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 563

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Many people say that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects equally. Others, however, believe that students should spend more time on subjects they like, or are good at. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

No one can deny that education serves a great purpose in life.However, an argument is rising among the public on whether students should concentrate on all subjects or only on their favourite topic.In the following paragraph, I will discuss both sides of this issue and provide my own opinion along with a conclusion.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued that music is a marvellous tool to connect diverse age groups and cultures togrther. It is seems to me that this is an effective approach and music plays a crucial role in this regard.

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Some students take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

Taking a break after finishing high school has become more common among students who want time off before college or work.

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Some businesses observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack the interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solutions can help address this problem?

Some of the companies encounter issues with former students who have taken a degree recently because of the fact that they sort of prone to communicate well with other people as well as lack of interpersonal skills. There are a number of reasons for this problem, including lack of experience, but this issue can be solved by a variety of measurements.

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friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face-to-face.Do you agree or disagree?

It is an irrefutable fact that today's technology gives us the opportunity to connect with all kinds of people, such as new e-friends. Nowadays, some people hold the view that the meaningfulness rate for real-life friends is much higher compared to the companions who are met virtually. Indeed, I approve of the idea stated above, and I will explain my choice with some clear details and examples in below essay.

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Many young people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning. Why does this happen? What are the solutions?

In modern times, people attempt to attend school. However, a significant ratio of students tend to have a negative attitude toward education. This essay aims to show the cause of this phenomenon and how it affects the future.

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Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the current era, environmental pollution is one of the greatest problems that the world is facing. It is thought that those issues cannot be solved by individuals or countries, since it is a global trend. From my point of view, I strongly agree with this statement.

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The plans below show the layout of a university 's sports centre now,and how it will look after redevelopment.

The plans illustrate the current layout of a university sports complex and proposals for its redevelopment. Overall, the university sports centre is expected to become much bigger with new recreational facilities planned such as dance studios, a leisure pool, shops and a sports hall.

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Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in.

With the target of renovating the faces of cities, the government has decided to financially invest in art works. These contributions have made significant improvements to many cities so it can be a worthy place to live. However, whether its necessity is still controversial in different aspects.

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Nowadays, many families rarely have meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?

It is frequently observed that contemporary familial dynamics have led to a diminishing propensity for families to partake in communal meals together. The main cause is the busy schedule people are going through and a heavy workload that restricts them from enjoying their time with family. This essay aims to examine both perspectives and ultimately present a position in support of the latter view.

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nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. Do you agree or disagree?

No matter how the society changes, the reading is still indispensible for people. While some people have habit of reading papers, I totally believe the mode of online reading will be more popular in the future.

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Some people think that printed books are no longer needed in the digital era, because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think printed books will still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

At present, with the development of technology, some people think printed books can be phased out in the digital era. All people need is just electronic storage. However, other people think printed books also plays a significant role. In my opinion, printed books can not be phased out, and it will play an important role in our learning life.

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In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst the younger generation. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?

Second-hand clothing has become popular amongst the young generation. This is because the price of everything has risen. I strongly believe that there is nothing wrong with a trend of buying or wearing used clothing, as it shows that they are being respectful for things or resources available to them.

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Some people think that the most practical way to become a professional is to gain practical experience in this field. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Practicing is believed to be the most effective way of being professional in some particular area. While that method may be a viable, I think that there are more effective ways.

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Many believe that modern technology has brought people together, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

There is a widespread belief that, up-to-date technologies have been creating a huge amount of ways to socialise with each other day by day. Many argue that, it can make stronger bonds between people from all over the world. However, it also can lead to isolation and harmful cosequences.

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Today people are travelling more than ever before.why is this the case?what are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?

These days despite the increasing concerns of modern life all over the world, many people are still keen on short journeys and travelling. From my point of view variety of factors including advancement of social media and development of different types of transportation could enhance the people’s appeal to visiting new places.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is argued that both printed media and printed books will be digitized and available to the public for free which will decrease the number of those physical versions. Personally, I totally agree with the statement, as the convenience and popularity of free access content will encourage more and more people to use e-books and e-newspaper.

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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?

During last few generations and the developments we had in different fields, the number of people who are living in old ages above their 70 is increasing but the number of birth rate is falling. therefore, some people believes that this statement can cause difficulties for the government, which I totally agree with, however in this essay I will point to both benefits and drawbacks.

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The increase use of mobile phone and computers makes people lose the ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Contemporary society has progressively shifted to the greater reliance on digital communication rather than in-person communication. The enhanced usage of electronics has caused people to depend on social media and social networking platforms for digital communication. I completely agree with this view and this essay will detail why.

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Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packing. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Whilst many people have the belief that retailers and producers are obliged to diminish the mass produced volume of packaged products, some individuals contend the notion that buyers should be inclined to purchase unpacked goods instead of packaged ones. I firmly hold the view that it is a must for both manufacturers and markets as well as individuals themselved to address the growing concern of packaging industry and its negative effects on the contamination of the earth.

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