IELTS Writing samples
Model answers across every band, from 6 to 9. See how a well-structured response reads — with the exact cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar that earns each score.
7 samples
Some people think that the widespread use of smartphones has damaged the quality of communication between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a common perception that smartphones, despite connecting us more than ever before, have actually weakened the quality of human communication. While I acknowledge that these devices can be distracting, I largely disagree with the claim that they have degraded the…
Some people believe that the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace will do more harm than good. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from science fiction into everyday working life, drafting documents, screening job applicants and even diagnosing illnesses. Some fear that this shift will ultimately damage more than it improves. I disagree with this pessimistic view: although the risks…
Some people believe that cash will soon disappear and be replaced entirely by digital payments, while others think physical money will always be necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As smartphones and contactless cards become ubiquitous, many predict that physical currency will soon become obsolete, while others insist that cash will always retain a place in society. This essay will examine both perspectives before arguing that, although digital payments will dominate,…
More and more people now get their news from the internet and social media rather than from newspapers or television. Why has this change taken place? Is it a positive or negative development?
Printed newspapers and scheduled television bulletins are rapidly losing ground to websites, apps and social media feeds as the public's main source of news. This shift has occurred, in my view, because digital platforms fit modern life far better than traditional media…
Some car manufacturers are developing vehicles that can drive themselves without human control, and such cars may soon be common on our roads. Do the advantages of driverless cars outweigh the disadvantages?
Fully autonomous vehicles, once confined to science fiction, are now being tested on public roads and may become commonplace within a generation. While driverless technology promises remarkable gains in safety and accessibility, it also raises economic and ethical questions that society has…
An increasing number of people, particularly teenagers, spend many hours each day looking at the screens of their phones and other devices, and many find it difficult to stop. What problems does this cause, and how can they be addressed?
It has become normal for people, and adolescents in particular, to spend the greater part of their waking hours staring at a screen, often unable to put their devices down even when they want to. This compulsive habit damages both individual wellbeing…
Globalisation has made the world increasingly interconnected, allowing goods, people and ideas to move freely across borders. Do the benefits of this process outweigh its negative effects?
The past half-century has seen the world grow ever more interconnected, as trade, migration and information flow across national borders with unprecedented ease. Although globalisation has attracted considerable criticism, I would argue that its benefits comfortably outweigh the problems it creates. Critics…