IELTS Writing Samples Band 7. Page 73

IELTS Writing Samples Band 7

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Is it important for people to take risks, both in their professional and personal lives. do you think the awdvantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages

Some people believe that taking risks in personal and professional lives is important. This essay explains briefly both the advantages and disadvantages of the statement.

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Nowadays, the crime rate is increasing, especially among teenagers. What are the reasons behind it? How can we resolve this trend? What punishment method should be used, in your opinion?

In contemporary society, there has been a surge in criminal activities, particularly among adolescents. In this essay, I will discuss the contributing factors to this trend, propose potential solutions to address it, and suggest suitable punitive measures to combat this issue. Additionally, I will provide relevant examples to elucidate the current situation.

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These Days More and More Business Meetings Are Taking Place Online

In recent years, the growing trend of conducting business meetings online has gained immense popularity. While this transition to virtual meetings offers notable benefits, such as efficiency and ease of access, it also presents certain limitations, particularly in terms of interpersonal communication and technological barriers.

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In some companies a typical working week has been reduced from 40 to 30 hours. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some companies are adopting a policy of 30 hours workweek instead of 40. The advantages to this are that it increases employee retention and lowers work stress. However, the disadvantages are that it lowers productivity and increases costs.

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Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?

Purchasing items online, including books, flight tickets, and groceries, is becoming increasingly common. While there are some drawbacks, such as the potential for fraud and scams, I believe the main benefits, for instance, accessibility for people with disabilities and a wide selection of products are more substantial.

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Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car-free day once every month, on which no private vehicle are allowed on the road. discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages.

A number of individuals assert that private vehicles should not be operated on the road for at least one day each month.There are numerous benefits,such as a pollution-free environment,less noise on the roads as well as fewer accidents as the people follow this above statement.However,they gain inconvenience as well as uncomfortable experiences while using public transportation instead of their own cars.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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. You should write at least 250 words.

In some countries, high school graduates continue to live with their parents while attending university, whereas , in others, students tend to enrol in an educational establishment outside of their home city. While managing life far from home can be stressful for many freshmen, I believe that unique life skills such as household organization and budgeting are so beneficial for college learners that they are worth the drawbacks.

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some people think that children should follow their parents' advice, however, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The influence of the parents' advice on children's decisions is a topic that evokes diverse opinions. Some people contend that taking guidance from the parents is advantageous while others oppose this opinion. I think children should be allowed to make decisions, but they need guidance and support from their parents to follow the directions favourable to them.

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Some people believe that there should be death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that this solution is unacceptable in modern society. Describe advantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.

There is a belief that says execution as punishment should be allowed for those who committed violent crimes, while the other side of people say that this solution is unmoral in modern society, this essay will analyse this topic and discuss both points of view and express my own opinion.

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is often believed that people feel the happiest during their youth. However, some people are sceptical about this as the happiest feeling adults experience outweighs that of young adults despite their growing responsibilities. I partially support the former view, for more diverse experiences young people have regardless of an increasing sense of satisfaction among responsible adults.

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The computers are widely used in education and some people think that teacher don't play an important role in classroom to what extent do you agree?

It is irrefutable that technology has replaced every single thing in our lives where some people say a teachers do not play an important role in the classroom as computers are widely used in the classroom. I shell put my viewpoint with reasons in the next paragraphs.

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As more and more information is available online, the role of textbooks has become obsolete. Therefore, universities should replace traditional books with digital materials. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Some authorities think that traditional books should be replaced by digital textbooks as information is more available online, nowadays. This essay will argue that the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks.

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

Nowadays, we can often hear parents tell children to try hard to accomplish anything they want. This essay will discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of the mentioned action.

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Improving living conditions within society is a far superior approach to crime prevention than the threat of punishment. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?

The debate about whether improving the life quality of people in society is a more effective approach to crime prevention than the threat of punishment is a prominent one. This essay will discuss both views and state my own opinion.

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Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the ancient days, people used to walk and travel by bull carts without producing any pollution. In recent decades after the invention of machinery, factories and vehicles have emitted carbon gases into the atmosphere damaging the Ozone layer. Many people argue that these issues cannot be solved by the citizens and say that it is a global issue, while others believe that contamination of dangerous gases can be stopped by individual nations if take some precautions. I completely agree if some rules and regulations are imposed on countries and the public , it can make our globe safe.

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It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do agree or disagree?

There is a debate about whether money should be spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings or used to construct modern ones. Some believe that the cost of preserving old structures is too high and that investing in modern architecture is a more practical choice. While I understand the benefit of modern buildings, I disagree with the idea that old buildings should be neglected.

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Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities (for example, helping at home or at work). Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many argued that minors ought to have responsibilities ( to illustrate, helping at home). But, other people are convinced that, outside of school, adolescents should be free to have fun in their lives. In my opinion, I agree with the statement, that children should have greater responsibility because they will grow up with knowledge.

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in many countries, paying for things using mobile phones (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

This essay will discuss the positive and negative aspects of paying with electronic devices and argue why the advantages are superior. Whilst acknowledging that there are drawbacks, this essay will argue the advantages of cashless transactions outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these view and give your opinion.

Currently, there is a consensus among people that the best way in some tough circumstances is to accept them and move on. However, the rest of them believe in making efforts to alter situations for the better. I personally take the view that improving the hard situations is the best to do when we face them. In this essay, I am going to discuss both and outline my view.

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Many people think that museums and galleries should only show work from local artists rather than work from other countries. do you agree?

Art spaces, particularly museums and galleries, have a role in the national heritage of a country. In exhibition’s interest is to release masterpieces of the world-known artists, to attract more visitors. It is less likely that local or international artworks will prevail in galleries. Analyzing both, society’s ignorance about foreign works of art, as well as the loss of internal talent creators, can prove my point of finding a middle ground in the discussion.

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