IELTS Writing Samples Band 7. Page 521

IELTS Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people think that government is wasting money on the arts, and that this money could be spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with that statement?

In contemporary times, there are individuals who argue that governments inefficiently spend funds on the arts, proposing that those resources could be better utilised in alternative areas. Although investing in supporting other services makes sense, I partially disagree with this opinion because I believe art is essential to our lives.

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The growth of consumerism has led to a throw-away culture where people are more concerned with acquiring material possessions than protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion

It is often assumed that as consumerism grows, people become more concerned with owning new items rather than protecting the environment, leading to today's 'throw-away' culture. In my opinion, I firmly agree with this statement due to the fact that rapidly changing trends will casually force people to do so.

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There is a strong view that training of work is more important than broad education. To what extent you agree with this?

On-the-job training and courses have become increasingly popular nowadays. Although some occupations require a certain level of higher education degrees, some people believe that work-specific training is essential. I partly agree that some jobs necessitate a certain level of education prior to the hiring process and that this can vary depending on the profession and area.

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Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Nowadays, computer literacy is a must to deal with the day to day activities. It is popular that kids are stepping into using electronic devices and passing extended hours on those devices from a small age. There are both pros and cons to spending time on these electronic items from the beginning. In this essay, I will discuss some of the reasons why interacting with computers for a child is good and some of the drawbacks that they have to face.

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

There is an argument for the message that children should work hard to achieve their goals. This statement would separate two opposite opinions in certain cultures; some advocate the idea, whereas some do not support it. Therefore, controversial perspectives are discussed.

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Transport delays and long journey times are widespread phenomena in many cites today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved.

It has become a common problem nowadays where people have to allocate time for at least double the amount of their original time if they want to reach one place on time. There are various possible reasons that can explain this situation and this essay will try to explain a few along with its solution.

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In future, robots may do more of the work that is done by humans today. Would the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is believed that in the near future machines will take over and will replace people in many different industries. As of today, robot manufacturing is witnessing a major shift, resulting in 2 million units annually. Whilst acknowledging that these technological inventions will bring a lot of benefits, their drawbacks outweigh their benefits. This essay will examine some merits, but will also discuss some of the downsides.

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In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Advantages and disadvantages of living in small communities?

In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Living in small communities have a lot of advantages, but also many disadvantages.

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It is now possible to order almost any item over the Internet and have it delivered to one’s home. As a result, people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With technological advances, it has become easier these days to shop with a click of a button. Consequently, the number of worldwide buyers has increased drastically to around 3 million active shoppers daily. This phenomenon has drastically influenced everybody's shopping conduct. I strongly believe that the Internet has resulted in a huge change in people's shopping habits. However, this change is not only contributed to technology, but also to some other internal factors like mental and psychological disorders.

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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

This recent years, travelling around the world has never been more convenient due to the cheap flights that airline companies are advertising. This led to an increase in air traffic as well as pollution. However, some people believe that this still could be mitigated if the government will increase the tax. In my opinion, this is just one way to control the negative effects of constant air travel.

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Some people say that overeating is harmful and advertising for some food products should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that excessive ingestion of food can be detrimental and promotion of some food items must be prohibited. I completely agree that taking such measures will help prevent overeating.

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In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. Why is this happening? What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend?

Nowadays, a lot of people can be seen migrating from remote areas to the city to either work or study. It is undeniably true that moving from the countryside are proven beneficial ,especially for the development of an individual. However, there are some drawbacks as well. This essay will address both advantages and disadvantages of this idea.

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Every pet owner should treat their pet like a family member to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Unlike our ancestors who keep pets for practical usages, such as hunting or guarding houses, however, many pet owners nowadays treat their pets as part of their families, in some countries, there are regulations to declare the obligation of being a pet owner. In my perspective, despite some suggesting that animals should serve humans to create a more convenient environment, there are more advantages derived from the trends of treating pets as family members.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad?

Nowadays, it is common for people to depart from their own country and to live or study in another. Some might say it is inspiring, the others might say it is challenging. This essay will discuss both the advantages and the disadvantages of this particular decision.

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Today children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers, and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are advantages and disadvantages of this situation?

Nowadays children are using many electronic appliances such as: laptops, tablet computers and cell phones and they have been taught to deal with them at a very early age. Although this situation helps kids to enjoy learning and increasing their knowledge, it has some drawbacks such as: wasting their times and having health issues.

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Nowadays, it has become a trend among people to leave their own country to work or live abroad.People choose to work in countries which are more developed than their own for higher standards of living.In this essay, I will discuss that working and settling in other nations has more advantages than disadvantages.

It is quite common these days that a rising number of people prefer to emigrate to foreign countries considering the improved lifestyle and standard of living these places offer. It is my belief that the positive effects of this innovation could certainly offset its disadvantages.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In years to come no one will purchase printed presses or magazines, since they will be able to access all things on the internet for free. From my point of view, I strongly believe that in the coming ,years everyone will be using the internet to acquire information rather than using hard copies.

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Some countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

rime is a serious and growing problem worldwide. While some argue that increasing police on the roads is primarily the only effective method to reduce crime, I partially agree with this notion since there are many other effective methods to ensure low crime rates. This essay will further explain my point of view in detail .

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An American writer think that tomorrow is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there is a wide range of American writer who holds the view that tomorrow is more important than the present. This essay disagrees with this point of view and I will analyze several main reasons behind my disagreement.

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

With the rapid development of cutting-edge devices and high technologies, we are living an ideal life where we can access the internet to connect with people by using high-tech gadgets. Throughout the world, more and more people in their adulthood started working from home, leading their kids to study indoors as the internet is now affordable and accessible. This change brings both positive and negative affections that this essay will outline both views.

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