IELTS Writing Samples Band 6. Page 214

IELTS Writing Samples Band 6

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Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Go shopping has become more and more common for people nowadays. For many people, it is considered a hobby. In my opnion, it can lead to bad consequences. This essay will discuss some reasons for this phenomenon and the negative consequences that it can lead us.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

With the rising impact of globalization, some individuals started to believe that music can serve as a instrument to unite people around the world despite their differences in culture and age. I fully agree with this statement because music can be used to express common feelings and hardships that happen in our day-to-day lives.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

In the modern world, the usage of artificial intelligence has widely risen in the car industry. This is due to overall convenience and this should be seen as a positive development because it prevents any possible road accidents.

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Some people believe that protecting the environment os the government responsibility. Others believe that every individual should take responsibility for it discuss both views and give your opinion

The environment has been devasted by humans at a fast pace over the last few years. Some people think that fighting this problem should be an individual responsibility, but, in my opinion, this should be a government role for the most part. This essay will discuss both points of view and get reasons for this opinion.

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More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve these problems?

The extinction and endangerment of wild animals is an urgent issue. There are many reasons for this state of affairs. In this essay I will suggest solutions for the problem of the destruction of habitat due to illegal logging, and hunting of highly valuable wild animals.

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The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at the same time, the military services are in need of people. Compulsory military service is beneficial and necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is widely believed that youngsters in a number of nations are without jobs and do not have any skills, however, the army is actively recruiting new members. Hence, service in the armed forces is helpful, and I partially agree with the statement that military service should be compulsory, as it is helpful, yet can be traumatic.

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Currently, students who are willing to learn science fields are becoming rarer in various countries. The reason to ths may be caused by the high level of difficulty in attaining a science degree and the low welfare of science graduates in recent years. Consequently, this issue may pose a lingering threat for future generations if this trend keeps happening.

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According to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourist in the 1960s and 70s, they return home with no experience of the local culture. Why do you think this happen? How was tourism different in the past?

Nowadays, our lives are very developed so there are more people who travel to a new place on holiday. However, in contrast with tourist in the 1960s and 70s, they fly straight to their holiday resort and almost choose to reside there for the length of their trip then return home with no experience of the local culture. The following essay will show you why this happened and how tourism was different in the past.

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according to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourists in the 1960s and 70s they return home with no experience of local culture. Why do you think this happens? How was tourism different in the past?

To be different from the 1960s and 70s, it is a tendency nowadays that people usually go straight to their holiday destinations and choose to reside there for the length of their trip rather than spending time exploring the traditional habits of residents here. This has become a controversial topic for everyone to discuss, and from my perspective, I also declare some opinion about this phenomenon.

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In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

It is still a subject of debate whether the homeschooling system for students is the right path for them as many people say that traditional schools have more suitable feasibility for pupils. In this essay, I disagree with the motion; in contrary, I believe that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It has been argued that funds given by developed countries do not help eradicate the problem of poverty in developing countries from a grassroots level. Hence, there should be an alternative solution to this issue. I disagree with the assumption that money is not influential. However, I do not deny that it is prone to be abused. Thus, other support may help solve the issue adequately.

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Some people think that a person should change a career at least once, while others think that it is better to stay in one job for a lifetime. What is your opinion?

It is thought by some of changing a job once in their life is better than staying in a company for their entire life. In my opinion, I agree that changing a career at least once in life will help a person grow as well as to get more benefits, however, staying in a job for a lifetime will also help individuals to feel more comfortable in their life.

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

Over time, it is commonly acknowledged that modern life which inhabits the city represents a better quality of life and more opportunities for individuals. Therefore , many rural populations have cognitively migrated to urban areas.

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Prevention is better than, cure reaserching and treating desease is too costly so it would be better to invest in prevention measures. To what extent do you agree?

Some people feel that the expenditure on cure investigations is considerably high and prevention is a better option to save from diseases. In this essay, I will discuss whether I agree with this statement. Firstly, I will explore how some diseases caused the death of thousands of people in human history. Secondly, I will consider how research will benefit humanity in terms of illnesses.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parent and teacher be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?

Some people say that it is necessary for young kids to learn the difference between good and bad things at a young age. They think punishment is required to help children to learn good behaviour. I personally believe that good appreciation is a better punishment to encourage kids to do well . In this essay, I will explain both sides by taking some examples from newspapers and journals.

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The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The smoking habit is known as a devastating behaviour that occurs in work environments and educational institutions. This is caused by the common notion of stress reduction attributed to tobacco chemical substances among the employees and a lack of parental guidance for their children. Giving special taxes to the cigarette industry and making campaigns about the importance of parent's role in raising their kids are actions that can be taken.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Taking risks in both personal and professional lives might be a fundamental step to be taken. From my perspective, taking risks offers various advantages compared to drawbacks.

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The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Smoking habit is known as a devastating behaviour which occurs in work environments and educational institutions. This is caused by the common notion of stress reduction attributed to the tobacco chemical substances among the employees and lack of parental guidance on their children. Several actions can be taken by giving special taxes to the cigarette industries and making campaigns on the importance of parent’s role in their kids.

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To what extent do you agree with this statement: 'Social media has had a negative impact on society

Social media has become a part of our day-to-day life, offering us an effortless way to have fun, communicate with our loved ones and meet new people, however, some argue that without a doubt, social media has had a negative impact on society. I am completely in favour of that statement, for example, a 2011 study, showed that teens who spend too much time on social media are more likely to develop, anxiety, sleep deprivation and depression.

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A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 years old watch television and/ or play video games too much. How does the problem affect? what measures can be taken control of?

Twenty years ago, kids would go out and play with their friends, running, jumping and developing their imagination. Nowadays, most parents won't let them go out, as a result, the kids will have fun via TV or videogames, which can make them overstimulated at a very early age, developing unhealthy habits that could affect them their whole life, nonetheless, we can change their lives for good, starting with little things, like reducing the time they spend online.

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