IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 614

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road saftey. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

These days the more cities make progress in development process, the more the way citizens use vehicles become important. Therefore, it is argued by a group of people that the best approach for enhancing driving standards would be forcing all drivers to take regular road courses for safety reasons. On the other hand, some othe individuals claim that only strict punishments are effective and would prevent drivers from driving in dangerous ways. In my opinion, a balanced approach would cover all issues here. To elaborate, although, cultural acts such as regular saftey courses are needed, strict punishments which cause reckless drivers costs would be a practical option that are needed in some case too.

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Neighbours are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbour?

In this modern technological era, museums and art galleries are one of the best tourist attracion for any nations, Numbers of individuals believed that, every nation should have to represent their own art and history works as present their own tradition as contrast from other area of the globle. If asked, i partially disagree with this statement. My inclination will be given in ensuring peragraph.

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In many countries around the world,rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative developement,

Population between urban areas and countryside has to be balanced in every country and nowadays, many countries are dealing with this issue. People who live in countryside are relocating to cities so the numbers of people who live in countryside are reducing. I do not agree to some extent with this task. This essay will support my view with examples.

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Some believe that tourism does more to create tension between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In today’s society, international tourism plays a pivotal role in every aspect of a country. Although some individuals claim that tourist industry creates a tremendous pressure between the nations, others argue that it helps to build up a proper comprehension about other cultures. In this essay, I will explain why I disagree with this statement which tourism may be a reason for tension among countries, and provide examples to support my position.

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Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people,s private life while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.

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Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. Do you agree or disagree?

Having a veggie foodstuff lifestyle is a controversial debate subject, with advocating for non-veg as an optimal one. A number of people believe that humanity does not ought to eat meat in meals for being healthy. I firmly disagree with this statement which will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?

Nowadays, everyone wants to be successful in their life with an easy and shortcut way. The youth are sometimes influenced in their behaviors of the same age group easily by others. Numerous people believe that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. This essay makes a comparison of both the advantages and disadvantages and chooses the most preferred option.

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Some people believe that social netwroking sites have a great negative affect on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People have become conscious about the damaging affect of Social networking sites on both the individuals and the society as a whole. In my perspective, I completely agree with the above statement, I believe the negative side of social media can not be overlooked, It has made individual alien to reality, and more often than not makes them doubt their position in the society.

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The government should spend more money on railways than on roads. That do you think about this?

In the modern era, a huge amount of money is dedicated to construction and renovation of infrastructures, and due to the limited budget, authorities must decide which foundation is of more necessity. Some individuals believe that railways are in higher priority rather than roads. I, personally, consider erecting roads more vital than railways, although, allocating money to each has pro and cons. In this essay, I will discuss this matter thoroughly.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is in many nations countryside population are moving to cities, thus, the individuals in the villages are getting fewer. I strongly believe that this is a negative effect.

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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?

In several countries, ordinary people crave to buy their own house instead of leasing a flat. There are some reasons for the increasing desire for house possession that will be discussed in this essay.

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Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, some individuals think that studying the English language in an foreign country where people speak in english is the best option but not the once. I strongly agree with this opinion because people can learn it from the Internet and from the courses with teacher.

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The number of ooverweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children's health. To what extent do you agree with these views?

The rapid increase in overweight children in a country like Sri Lanka can be seen due to many reasons. As mentioned in the question it can be caused by fast moving food outlets and careless parents who do not give attention to their kin's health. In my opinion, there could be other reasons as well. But I would agree on mentioned two reasons since they are the main causes.

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Should students be allowed to choose which classes they take, or should they be required to take the same classes as everyone else? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to education? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a discussion about whether students should be able to choose their own lectures or they should follow a common curriculum as same as everyone else. The main benefits of individualised schedules are they can prioritise lessons, and select them due to their desired careers; however, the key drawbacks are they might have lacking areas and limited career opportunity after graduation without taking certain lectures.

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Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?

Studying english is generally perceived as more essential and have a lot more urgency than a native local language subject as english is deemed as a global language. Consequently, this results in the diminishing number of the local language speaker. Although learning english is still quite important, it has many other mediums that can contribute to the language introduction. Hence, this essay will elaborate the urgency for more attention towards the preservation of native language on both school and everyday life and some potential efforts needed to preserve them.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology and the ease of moving to all parts of the world, the issue of new tongue learning has become an important matter. Some people believe that we ought to learn different speeches just when we want to visit another nation or work for them. Others think that we have more factors which they can convince us to start studying it. I am agree with latter view since it is comprehensive and covers more reasons such as cultural exchanges and uniform distribution of science in the world.

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In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays there are many people who prioritize their aim over investigating their efforts into uninteresting goals in addition most nations worldwide focuses on their own, personally, this is a positive development. This essay will consider that I feel for two reasons which I will explore in the following essay.

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The planets population is reaching unsustainable levels and people are facing shortage of respurces like water and food. To what consequences may over population lead? In your opinion what measures can be taken to fight over population

It has been widely discussed that this world has been overpopulated by Human thus many life-supporting resources are depleted. The human’s manufacturing activity has damaged the environment to the extent that it may become inhabitable and a global consensus is needed to regulate manufacturing activity.

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In many countries, people are living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates pronlems for governments. Other people think that there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

In today's world, lifetime of people is getting longer and ageing poulation are incresing. Some of the people believe that growing elderly popoulation lead some problems for the governments while others are of the opinion that ageing population has benefits in some aspects. This essay will discuss both advantages and drawbacks ofhaving aging population.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?

Alternative medicines become popular these days and more people start to prefer these methods for cure ilness rather than going the hospitals. I believe that this trend contains to many risks for induviduals’ health. However, it also has one positive aspect to people who suffer from cancer.

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