IELTS Writing Sample #63
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really
do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may
improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
model answer:
I think that everyone can divide all advertising products and services into
useless ones and useful ones. It is like looking through an information desk
when you pay attention to those messages that interest you. Take me for example.
I do not like jewelry. It does not mean I do not have it at all, I have a couple
of inexpensive rings as gifts from my parents. I just think, people pay too much
attention to this stuff. I believe it is the result of mass advertising. Every
day when I am watching TV, listening to the radio or reading the paper I notice
many ads about getting an expensive ring, chain, necklace or ear-rings. From my
point of view these kinds of advertising contaminate people's minds. In this
case you are encouraged to buy things you do not really need. They make you
believe you need such products in order to succeed or be happy.
From the other side, I think that advertisements of the new detergents with
up-to-date formulas to help you maintain your cloth in perfect conditions, the
new cars with some extra futures that make your traveling more comfortable and
sports goods that make your life healthier may help you to improve your life.
Recently my husband and I saw an ad on the Internet about a very interesting and
inexpensive vocation to Japan for a week. Is not it awesome? We like traveling.
So now we are planning to find out more about it and, may be, make reservations.
I believe that without advertisements we would be unaware about plenty of
oppotunities that may make your life happier, easier and less stressful.
My point is that every person has his own scale of values. So if he is
vegetarian he will consider an ad about meat products useless for him.
(305 words)