IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 9

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Some people believe that students should be given homework every day, while others argue that daily homework is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals consider pupils ought to get homework on a daily basis, whilst others argue they shouldn’t.Although i understand that children might revise concepts or topics they have acquired during the day , I think there are more efficient ways to do that without overloading them.

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In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

There is an ongoing trend in some countries, whereas some college students are living with their family, other students are living apart from their home and staying in another area alone. Certainly, though doing so would bring some disadvantages to students, they might benefit from those decisions in some parts. In this essay, I will discuss both benefits and drawbacks of this trend and explain why I consider that total advantages would outweigh entire disadvantages.

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People believe that the government should financially support retired people, others believe that retired people should care for themselves. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.

The ageing population has had demonstrable effect on society, especially with regard to government, while some people believe that supporting financial to older individuals is the best method to help them, others disagree with this point of view and argue that older inhabittants should have financial reserves for their own care in later years.

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Ambition is a positive quality for people to have in societies today. How important is it for people who want to succeed in life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic?

Some state that being ambitious is a vital advantage nowadays. The writer of this essay believes this notion to be true as ambition helps individuals to be determined in what they do and diminishes complacency in life, despite others arguing that this is detrimental to one's ego if their preliminary plans failed.

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Some students choose to pursue their education in their home country, while others prefer to study abroad. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Some students would rather study in their countries, while other students would like to study in foreign naitions. Although studying in one's home country is more affordable, I believe that there are more drawbacks because studying in one's home country limits independence.

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E-mail has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of using e-mail outweigh the advantages?

In recent years, E-mail has had a huge influence on social communications and transferring of important information through a digital device. As technology continues to develop, the consequences of its usage also have arisen. This essay will discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of using online messengers.

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The given plans represent a house's interiors and its proposed plan.

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Sugar consumption is too harmful. Some say it is government’s responsibility to limit sugar intake, while others say it’s individual who are responsible. Discuss both views and give you opinion?

The overconsumption of sugar must be controlled to prevent its harmful effects on the body. Some people believe that it is the responsibility of the government to regulate sugar in the diet, owing to its great impact on the general public while, others are of the opinion that people themselves must take the initiative to control their sugar intake. I believe that, irrespective of their independent roles, there must be a collaborative effort from both sides to see good results.

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Some people think that the government should spend money on adult’s population who can’t read and write while other not. To what extend to you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that government must take care of the societies. While it is a commonly held belief that older people should be taking care of by teaching them how to read and write. There is also an argument that opposite this idea. In my opinion, I consider that government needs to invest in young communities.

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Some people think that the government should spend money on adult’s population who can’t read and write while other not. To what extend to you agree or disagree?

ome countries have people who don't know how to read and write and the government should help them ,it's argued that the government should spend money to teach them while others do not , in this essay I give my opinion and discuss both views , even though I think it's a good step for teaching the illiterate .

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Many government spend a lot of money on art. Some people think this investment in art is necessary, but others say the money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is an ongoing debate regarding whether the governments should allocate their expenditure heavily on art sectors rather than healthcare and education or not. In this essay, I will discuss both viewpoints and explain why I consider that societal aspects, including medical and educational services, should be prioritized.

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Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school. Do you agree or disagree ?

The improtance of saving which was always debatable has now become more controversial with many people claming that is it beneficial while others reject the notion. The substantial infulence of this tend has sparked the controversy over the potential impact in recent years. In my opinion the former proposition impact appears to be more rational. This essay will further eloborate my view for faviouring the positive impact on this trend and thus will lead to logical conclusion.

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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. Is it a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, the topic of aging population has gained immense popularity. This essay believes that this trend is a positive development since the elder population can serve in not only leadership in workplace but also kid's development in family despite some claims of financial burden.

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Today many teenagers rely greatly on technology when learning. Is this a positive or negative development?

There is no gainsaying the fact that, in contemporary era, it is increasingly common for teenagers to depend on technology for their educational purpose. Some argue that this a negative development, while I believe that it is a largely positive development due to the accessibility of information and enhancement of learning experiences.

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For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and maths. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?

Throughout the history, reading, writing, and mathematics remained as necessary sections of education. However, some individuals claim that computer skills should be added to this list after an increase in computer use in the wide range of areas. I agree with this statament due to the incessant innovations in technology, which require people to catch recent developments, and the replacement of jobs with artificial intelligent.

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The best way to ensure a happy family life for children is to make mothers and fathers take part in parenting courses every year. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

There has been a a growing belief that encouraging parents to enrol in annual parenting courses is crucial for ensuring a happy family life for children. I strongly agree with this idea as it eases the generation gap despite considered a waste of time.

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Some people think that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is frequently argued that professionals like doctors and teachers deserve higher salaries than celebrities in sports and entertainment. I agree with this statement to a greater extent and will provide justification in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think the money spent in developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There has been a growing perception that it is unreasonable to invest in technology for exploring space and there are more advantageous things to fund. The author firmly disagrees with this view due to potential resources despite temporary benefits from other areas.

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With an increasing number of people eating fast food, which if eating too regularly can cause health issues, some people think that the only solution is to ban it completely. To what extent do you agree?

An outright banning of fast foods is said to be a viable solution when it comes to associated health related issues from consuming it on a regular basis. The writer of this essay is in complete agreement with this scenario since fast food is not just the number one cause of obesity but also how a prohibition would lead to other, more healthier foods being selected by the general public.

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Some country are moving towards a cashless society where all transactions are digital. Do the advantages of a cashless society outweigh the disadvantages.

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