IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5. Page 233

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is clear that our society is based on rules and laws. There are many people who think that it would not function if ones were to do anything they wanted to do. In my opinion, I partly agree with this statement for several reasons, which I would point out in this essay.

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Some people decided to have children in their late age than in the past why do advantages out with the disadvantages

In this contemporary era, a group of people usually have children lately than it was before. Although it might be a reason for the increasing number of divorces, I think the upside of this trend will outweigh the downside Since it would provide the chance to be established in life as well as to focus on their Careers.

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Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Due to the rapid development, the supply of freshwater is almost out of resource. Some people argue that the authority should regulate and restrict the supply, conversely, some others think it should be no limitation. This essay will discuss my perspective and related reasons.

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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?

It is argued that a few years down the lane majority of the individuals would prefer to surf online for updates on news and to read novels which in my opinion, I agree with the viewpoint as digitalization is the next step in the media industry.

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the growth of onilne shopping will one day lead to close all shops in towns do you agree or disagree?

In recent years the trend of online shopping has increased exponentially. This has led to a rise in buying a variety of items online ,for example: electronics, clothing, and personal care. Many believe that this will eventually close down all malls and stores in cities and towns. I completely disagree with this opinion because it becomes not only necessary but advantageous to purchase items physically and another benefit which many undermine is that shops provide options which are value for money.

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We have been living in the nuclear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?

With the advent of science and technology, nuclear power has unquestionably helped humankind as a source of energy, and in medical treatments. Also, it has enabled governments to enrich their military capability to the extent, that it could destroy the entire globe. In this essay, I am going to delve into the benefits, and risks associated with it, and my view on probable solutions for those.

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Today family members do not eat meals together. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Having dinner together has been gradually less common in recent years. In my perspective, I think this trend has a detrimental impact on family members, especially children. This essay will outline some reasons why this takes place with examples.

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Some people today believe that world’s population increase is unsustainable and will eventually lead to global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most of them say, that the rate at which the global population grows is becoming unmanageable and would potentially lead to major issues at the world level. At the same time, a minority of them mention, that it is needed, as it would help in global economic and societal development. In this essay, I am going to delve into details on both sides and put forth my say on this one.

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The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With urbanisation, the population in the cities is growing fast and so is the housing crisis, which brings along with it lots of other problems. Some argue that only government is the appropriate authority to deal with this rising problem. I strongly agree with this argument as the government can solve this growing issue by various steps, such as restricting the new landed residential housing by encouraging vertical apartment buildings and gradually expanding the city.

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Prevention is better than cure. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Recently, governments all over the world started to put more effort into preventive measures than curative ones. I completely agree with these directives as it saves lives and cost less.

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some young people say that their mobile phone are the most important think they own. Do you think that the use of mobile phones is good. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Currently, despite the many drawbacks of our world, a myriad of people are considering this contemporary epoch to be the best of its kind. Personally, I agree to a large extent with this concept. However, not everyone does as there are many more interesting historical eras that should be considered. Thus, the underlying factors of this contention as well as my intuition will be further explained.

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Developed countries have created many environmental problems in the world particularly in their contribution to global warming why is global warming a problem what can be done to reduce the changes of global warming

Developed countries are blamed as the main radix behind the majority of detrimental effects that have taken place in the environment,such as global warming.Therefore,not only are some of the associated dire consequences uttered here but some remedial ideas are also mentioned to tackle the issue.

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Many people today use their phones for sending text more than talking. What are the reasons for this are there more disadvantage and advantages and disadvantages.

Smartphones have revolutionized the way modern people communicate with each other. In this essay, I will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this trend and give my opinion on it. Firstly, I will share the positive aspects of chatting, and secondly, I will find out why human beings who prefer mail to calls are at a disadvantage compared to those who talk on the phone.

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‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

They say you fail because your wish to win is not strong enough. I disagree with this statement, and in the following paragraphs, I’ll explain my take on it.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that they could learn more useful skills from teamwork rather than working individually. Although working independently has some benefits, in my perspective, I total agree with the point of view. This essay will discuss both sides of the view with some examples.

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Some people believe that building cities vertically, with tall towers, is better than building cities horizontally. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

I believe that there is a group of people who would prefer the upward development of the city. In my point of view, I totally agree with this statement and the essay shall discuss both sides of the argument.

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In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution, and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

So many countries nowadays use recyclable shopping bags like paper or cloth, this has reduced pollution caused by plastics. A lot of nations, however, are reluctant to adopt these means despite the detrimental effects of plastic shopping packs on nature. I agree that a ban should be placed on them.

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some people believe that elderly employees are more useful to a company, while others believe that a young employees are better. Discuss both view and give your own opinion?

Opinions are divided on whether the aged or fresh workforce is beneficial for an entity. In my opinion, both types of employees have their own importance. Hence, the elderly and young workers are equally significant for the success of a corporation.

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The majority of news is bad news such as wars famines accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a balance of both good and bad news?

People usually come across bad accounts which as wars, famines and crime ,especially on social media. Recent research suggests that feeding bad advice on main channels or on home pages can be detrimental. I think, most individuals are taken attention by interesting events or competition between opposite humans, therefore it catches their eye easily. At the same time, the bad announcements should be shown as well as good reports.

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some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. what is your opinion about this? what other time in history would be interesting to live in?

It is sometimes argued that the most proper time to live on the Earth is now. Although there are many advantages of living in this period of time, I do believe that living in the last century is more appropriate. In this essay, I will discuss both programs.

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