IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 626

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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The picture below shows the differences in the layout of the conference centre

The map compares the design of the conference centre as it was in 2010 with a proposed plan for the year 2025.

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Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living stanndards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree

Nowadays, a lot of money is invested in research space. Major of people believe that money should be spent on making the quality of life on Earth better. I agree partly with this opinion and will explain in the following paragraph.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

More companies are emphasizing that their products are new. This essay will suggest that stand out among competitors is the main reason for this and then show that this is a positive development because individuals are able to choose the best product.

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Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others feel this is not a good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Write 250 words.)

In a present day, some people believe that the government should more focus on folk languages and protect them from extinction by investing, while others argue that it wastes the taxes and less important than other campaigns. This essay will discuss both perspectives and provide with my opinions.

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The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.

The number of children who suffer from obesity in western nations has surged by nearly 20% in the last decade. The reasons for this trend are the increase of fast food advertisements and the sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to a significant burden on the healthcare system.

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Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（重复2011 年老题）

There is no doubt that we are spending a huge amount of money on different sport events. Though some people opine that it is crucial for the communities, others argue that it is jus a relaxation. I support the former statement.

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Some people say that governments should pay for public health care and education, while others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your opinion.

Recently, there has been a contentious subject about government’s responsibility in both medical and educational fields. Although numerous residents believe that universal education and state-funded healthcare systems are essential and important, a contrary school of thought holds that they can be problematic in multiple ways. This essay will analyze this debatable topic, with relevant rationale, then suggest my own perspective to this controversy.

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Bringing in Foreign Workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should, therefore, be stopped. To what extent do you agree with this?

It is argued in order to avoid repercussions on society, the process of inviting immigrants who come to work in positions that natives don't want to do should be halted. I completely disagree with this opinion because many businesses will close down without those immigrants ,and this will also put a strain on government's budgets.

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The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a debate over whether news reports focused on accidents and problems is detrimental to the public. I partly agree with this view and I will enumerate my reasons below.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this modern world, there are plenty of options to choose. A few people trust that the populace has too many choices at present days. In this essay, I completely agree with this statement because youngsters tend to have different choices about their careers and selecting cost-effective things while purchasing products.

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some people argue that the best way to reduce pollution and traffic jams from city centres is to make public transport free. do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals say that cutting out the monetary problems for public transport will be able to assist in reduction of pollution and traffic jams nowadays. In my perspective, supporting people to use public transport will certainly help improving this issue which might get worse in the future as the amount of pollution is significantly surging. Due to the pollution, many problems are happening to our world. There are reasons to support the claim.

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As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time? To what extend do you agree or disagree.

In today's world, there is an ongoing debate regarding whether learning foreign languages is necessary as computers can translate quickly and accurately. While some argue that it is a waste of time to learn foreign languages instead of using computers, I strongly disagree with this perspective.

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Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In recent centuries, the light on medical development has brought us plenty of benefits in life. The question of whether experiments on animals for medical truly right. While some argue that is a bad working. In my opinion, I can only agree with a part issue and this essay will explore more about the above problems.

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In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Working remotely is becoming more popular nowadays. In some nations, the employed provide this opportunity for their employees. However, in the other countries, the workforces are not allowed to work from home. Albeit, both advantages and disadvantages are in alignment with this new system, I personally believe that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, and I will elaborate on the reasons behind my viewpoint.

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In many cities, air pollution is reaching alarming levels, contributing to serious health issues among residents. Identify the key causes of air pollution and its detrimental effects on public health.

Air pollution has emerged as a critical issue in urban centers worldwide, posing significant threats to public health. This essay will delve into the primary causes of air pollution and its adverse effects on residents. Subsequently, effective measures will be explored to address this issue and enhance air quality within our cities

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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 a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is argued that an increasing number of individuals with health problems are opting alternative treatments instead of going to hospitals. In my opinion, this is a completely negative development because alternative medicines are not able to completely cure a disease and safety is not guaranteed.

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some people think that private-sector education is better than public-sector, do you agree or disagree?

Education is a strong foundation of human development. It empowers the people to chase their dreams and make the world a better place. No maters, whether it’s done in private-sector or public-sector, the most important thing is to get education and have a desire to continually acquire knowledge through education.

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Some people say that the best way to reduce crime is by using prison sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It has become increasingly prevalent for people to opine that utilising prison as punishment can be the best method to alleviate the number of criminals. While this school of thoughts is valid to a certain extent, I am of the viewpoint that there are still have some ways equivalent to prison sentences.

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In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

Children have flexible minds and behaviours. Whatever is taught to them in early ages builds their personality. Different cultures teach different things, but some cultures focus on teaching children that they can achieve anything by working hard. Making children learn this certainly has advantages, but it also has come drawbacks.

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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 views and give your own answers.

It is commonly argued that people who have graduated in fields such as medicine or engineering, should be obliged to stay in their own countries and serve their citizens. On the other hand, there is another group who believe they should have the freedom to opt for where their habitant is and where they want to work. The latter opinion is more acceptable to me, thus in this essay, I will discuss both views thoroughly.

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