IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 78

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people think that the increasing number of cars is the biggest problem facing cities. Other people believe that there are even more bigger problems Discuss both views and give your opinion

Most people believe that increasing the number of cars creates issues in cities. On the other hand, some citizens think it is just a cup of coffee. In my opinion, the rising number of four-wheelers can cause traffic in cities, which consumes the public time.

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These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outwiegh the disadvantages

Nowadays, virtual meeting applications through cell phones and the web are considered essential for the continuous social interaction with one another. However, this has its own pros and cons. I strongly believe that whatever we gain is far more than what we lose since it keeps us updated on a timely fashion about other people news. Moreover, we can contact whoever we want despite the possible long-distance. In this essay I will further elaborate on these points.

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Overpopulation in many urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this and how can this problem be solved?

Overpopulation in many cities around the world is a primary problem. People looking for more job opportunities and better life quality, and these can be solved by improving schools.

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Q; Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that, issues related to environment are becoming a hindrance in empowering economic infrastructure. The notion that a convenient way to deal with such difficulties is to incline the prices of fuels for every source of transportation is a viewpoint held by many. I totally disagree with this notion as there are alot other factors besides difficulties caused by vehicles which are becoming harmful for economy.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today`s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Education plays an integral part of student lives. Hence, it is widely acknowledged that curriculum should include all kind of subjects in school system. However, there is a growing debate about the importance of science versus history. According to me, both the subjects are equally important, for which, I will discuss my views in following paragraphs.

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As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this era of modernisation and technology, most people opine that computers will replace the need for teachers in the classroom in the near future. Undoubtedly, advanced technology eliminates ancient practices, but in my opinion, teachers will never be replaced. I completely disagree with this statement. In this essay, I will discuss why computers cannot take the teacher's place.

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Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that money invested on education, should spend on better computers, while others think it is better to spend the money on developing good teachers. While we can use computers to speed up research and scientific developments, replacing them fully with good teachers can be both dangerous and impossible. This essay agrees with this statement and believes that, although with technological developments, computers and AI significantly increase the quality and accuracy of education, they cannot be replaced completely with good teachers.

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The government is spending a lot of money discovering life on other planets. Some people think that governments are wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are frequent discussions going on about the utilization of Government resources.Many believe that, the governments are spending unnecessary funds to explore other planets, while neglecting the actual needs and issues of the public. To a partial extent, I agree with this statement as it is significant to address the current social problems, however, one cannot unsee the importance of discovering a new planet that capable of being a new habitat.

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The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

It is believed by some individuals that English , which is recently the most spoken language all over the world, it is thought that other languages will disappear and people will just speak English only. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of having one language in the world.

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In the future more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?j

In today's world, a significant number of people are migrating to different countries. Hence, during vacation time most of those people prefer to spent time in their homecountry rather than traveling to other foregin places. To a greater extent, I agree with this notion as people will favor their own country due to the emotional connection and to maintain good relationships with their family relatives.

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It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves?

Sometimes it is possible to pay somebody to do things you do not feel like doing. Such as, doing the chores or looking after children as what most people do. I think it is good to provide work for others whereas people sometimes should do most of the tasks themselves.

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Nowadays, many people spend less and less time with family. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

The importance of the utilization of time with family, which was always debatable, has now become more controversial, with many people claiming that the quality time that was spent with the family has noticeably decreased these days. In my opinion, the abovementioned notion is totally acceptable because of significant reasons that are associated with this decline.

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Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets. Do you agree or disagree?

Fast food has become increasingly popular in recent years, and some believe it negatively impacts people's lifestyles and eating habits.I totally agree that junk food has a negative influence on health,providing fatness and other diseases.Additionally it reduces traditional food and showing that bad food is normal.

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People should be allowed to continue to work as long as the want to, and not be forced to retire at a particular age such as 60 or 65. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.

Workers should not be forced to retire at a certain age for example 60 or 65 and continue to serve.

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More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend?

Lately, community are starting to visit popular area to take photos of themselves without paying attention to the place. I think the main reason behind this is to keep these photos for memories and one more reason that this is due to the obsession of sharing our lives on social media platforms. I think it is a negative trend because sometimes you need to lose yourself in the moment and pay attention to the things around you not just passing around the places and taking photos.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where the conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara deserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, places with harsh conditions are becoming popular. More tourists prefer going to deserts such as the Sahara or very cold places like the Arctic. Although visiting extreme places brings a personal experience, negative sides like sick can't be neglected.

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Smacking children is the best form of discipline.To what extent, do you agree or disagree?

Some people think physical punishment is the most efficient way to teach children discipline. Smacking is in particular a direct method to convey the standard answer of right or wrong, using physical pain as an alert to keep children far from the misbehavior. This essay will argue why physical punishment is never an appropriate form of discipline.

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It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?

In modern days, change is considered constant in life. Therefore, some believe that it is essential to implement change rather than letting things remain stable. Although the drawbacks of these may include a lack of guarantee in the process, I completely agree with this view, the benefits of change outweigh the drawbacks because,change is required in order to achieve progress in workplace and government settings. This essay will explore these views.

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In many countries, the crime rate amongst underaged people has been rising, Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.

Nowadays, the increase in crime among underage individuals is a serious problem.However, we can witness several reasons for this tendency as well as alternative clues to solve this issue.

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Some people think that the increase in the number of obese people should be the responsibility of governments, while others think it should be the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

This essay will discuss whose responsibility is the growth of obese people. There are two mainstream ideas that will be discussed. Some might say it is the responsibility of the government while others believe the responsibility should fall on an individual. In the following paragraphs I will discuss arguments, present examples and will give my opinion.

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