IELTS Writing Samples Band 5. Page 934

IELTS Writing Samples Band 5

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Government should spend more money on education than on recreation and sports. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays it is constantly argued that more money should be allocated for educational purposes instead of recreation and play. From my perspective, I agree that these aspects are equally important and the expenditure should be evenly distributed to them. This essay will analyze them with a conclusion.

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We live in a world of technology these days .while the Internet brings with it clear advantages, problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages to what extend do you agree.

In recent years technology has become an important part of our everyday life. However, Internet also acquitted problems with control of our security and privacy of our personal information, which outweights the advantages technological advancements .Internet has impacted positively on lives of people of different age and occupation and I believe that the advantages of Internet are greater than disadvantages.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Retirement age has been a controversial topic over the last 10 years due to differences in gender (women retire before men), job types, and special health conditions. When it comes to establishing a retirement age, there are several factors to consider.

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Some people believe that humans should be able to use animals for their own benefit while others argue that the rights of animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the world of today people tend to use animals in various ways no matter how cruel they are: for food in farming, for experiments in science, or for entertainment like hunting or zoos. Many activists around the world are against this atrocity. They are fighting for equality between humans and living creatures. In my opinion, they are doing the right thing.

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Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Air shipments across different nations regarding food that are produced seasonal are in demand. The beneficial effects of air transport are stability and manpower availability. However, the drawbacks are increased prices of commodities and strain on the environment.

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Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, most children are busy playing video games on their smart devices. This essay focuses on the reasons for this particular behaviour and how it affects the child's both mental and physical condition in a negative way.

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Nowadays, many people do not exercise enough and eat an unhealthy diet. Why is this happening? What can be done to help them improve their lifestyle?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very crucial for our life. It leads us to be productive. Nowadays people lead busy life due to work, study pressure and many more. It creates imbalance in their regular routine including,less exercising and not maintaining healthy food habits. A number of steps, I do believe, can be taken to minimize this problem.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

Over the last few decades there have been a drastic changes in human behaviour because of the modern era. To some extent i agree with the statement. Traditional idea for preparing younger generation should not work. This disquistion delineates the reasoning for my opinion.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What measures can be taken to overcome this epidemic?

Nowadays obesity has become a common problem for people of any age and class, even those who are not obese are under the impression of being overweight. Obesity does not only affect physical health but it definitely takes up a toll on a person’s mind.

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Some people tink that traditional education is better than online education.To what extent do you agree or dissagree?

It is believed that traditional education has more advantages than online education. I disagree with this opinion and think that online education is far more superior , more advanced than traditional education and has more to offer.

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Some people think that a life is good for people as it is while others believe that constant change can be too demanding on people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In our days the world evolves really fast it is up to us to be able to adapt through the changes, although some people might find it hard. On one hand, it is easier to live a steady life and prefer to be in our own comfort zone, on the other, try new experiences could broaden your views and make an overall more open person. In my opinion, everyone should at least try to avoid a rigid routine and give a chance to new activities every once in a while.

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In some countries most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their house.What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home

For some people dream of owning a house is not possible or is unfavourable. In some countries, many people prefer renting their home is more preferable than buying.In this essay, I will discuss why renting can allow for a more flexible lifestyle, but why it can be eventually more financially disadvantageous.

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The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Smartphones significantly changed our lifes in vaious aspects, such as person to person communication and business, however, it is crucial to pay attention on how much time we spend using them. In fact, on one hand, extended usage of electronical devices can lead to serious health issues, such as bad posture and bad headaches, or even cause social problems, like discrimination. In spite of all these downsides I believe that the benefints of mobile phones are way beyond the cons.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Public transportation is one initial necessity that countries should have. In a number of countries, some people speculate that it is necessary to allocate a huge amount of money on constructing modern railway systems to make the trains faster between cities. Otherwise, others assume that allocate the money to spend on improving current public transport, instead. I would like to discuss both those sides and explain more with personal reasons.

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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

In industrialised nations, people tend to live longer than ever. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.

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The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The phenomenon of the affection to the community from a continuing increased average age of the local people has aroused wide concern among various circles. Divergent as people's views on this issue in question may be, I personally believe that more elderly would bring us more disadvantages to the economy and society.

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“some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids”. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Childcare is one of the major concerns of working class families. While some parents believe that childcare nurseries do better job in taking care preschool children, others argue that grand parents are the best caregivers for their children. In my opinion, childcare should be individualized according to the family structures and financial capacity.

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Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right & as such, should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?’

As they say,” Education is the passport to the future”, it is a vivid indicator of development and therefore is indispensable. I agree with the view that education, in particular, the primary level of education should be free for everyone but with the intention of receiving better knowledge. This essay focuses on why education should be free and what we can expect from the government.

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The news media have become too much influence in people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admissions to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

Museums and art galleries are divided into two groups, which ask guests money to visiting and those that are completely free. I think charging entrance fees are more acceptable than free ones as it seems have more benefits rather than drawbacks.

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