IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5. Page 493

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which job should be highly paid?

Hefty of money is paid to the well know people like actors, musicians, and sportsmen, and whether they should be paid that much or not, have been in the debate from a long period of time. I do agree that they are paid excessively, and I firmly believe that other essential workers should be paid higher in spite of them. In the following paragraphs, I will put forward my viewpoints to support my opinion and will also suggest some other jobs that should be highly paid.

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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

I entirely agree with the statement that the countryside needs be saved, and it should not be considered the place for building homes. In my opinions, rural area is the place where everything is so natural, nothing is artificial and it deserves to be taken care of, not to be destroyed.

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Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

This essay will discuss the connection of news to society live, and the opinion that describes watching such content considered wasting time. I will highlight my key position to both views.

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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reasons for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

Increasing fitness problems have become an enormously obvious concern to deal with since last two decades. Some people contented that obesity is the main reason for the rising cases of health problems, there are plenty of causes and solutions are available for overweight people, which are outlined as below.

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The cost of living is higher in many countries. What is the effects of higher prices to individuals and society? What is the best way for people to deal with this problem?

Wages of citizens in many countries cannot cover spendings owing to cost-of-living is higher than a salary rate that occasionally are pushed into poverty, and leads society to ambiguous aftermaths. Thereof, many people cut back their purchases, and no matter has debts, in account of one the best way to deal with this problem is not exist.

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Some people say the Olympic Games are not relevant in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Sports play a vital role in one’s life in today’s scenario because of the lifestyle of the 21st century. Therefore, Various international tournaments of games are organised to encourage this thought. In my opinion, conducting a competing contest of games is a good idea. Firstly, I will discuss few points related to my agreement on the topic and then present my opinion towards the end.

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It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or negative development?

The role of robots in our lives will be increased in the future. Robots will be utilized to replace human beings in the upcoming years and this will be a negative development as it increases unemployment.

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Nowadays in many countries women have full time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household tasks evenly between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

These days, women are occupied with their jobs all over the world. Hence, it is necessary that both men and women need to share housework equally. I completely argue with this statement.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

It is an undeniable fact that in some countries, the average weight of the citizens is rising up while their fitness and health conditions are worsening. In my view, this is mainly because of their food habits and modern lifestyle they follow. However, there are some viable solutions such as practicing physical exercises regularly and avoiding consumption of fast food to tackle such problems.

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The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Many people demonstrate their stronger preference for social networks to communicate with others over physical interaction. Of course, gaining ready access to the social networks is beneficial, but I think that the disadvantages should not be overlooked.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising is a predominant factor in the exorbitant sales of products in the market with an impactful influence, rather than the actual need of the community. I strongly agree with the above notion; where the flood of advertisements is provoking the customers towards a materialism. My supporting arguments are discussed further.

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Ensuring the children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree?

There is no doubt that physical exercise is necessary to maintain students' physical and mental health. However, there is often a debate about whether it should be the responsibility of parents or schools to ensure that the student is getting regular exercise. This essay will explain why I believe that it is important to add physical activity as a part of students' curriculum even though it is possible for parents to make sure that their children are getting adequate workout.

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People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society. What extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a heated debate whether people should care about their well-being for their own benefits or for social responsibilities. I believe that both purposes are important and people should take an interest in both.

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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some would argue that animals should have the same rights as humans, while others would say that they can be utilized to satisfy peoples' needs which include food and research. While using animals for several purposes aids, to lead a comfortable life for human beings, I believe that they should have the same rights because they feel the same pain as people does.

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9.People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our lives generally more comfortable, but many traditional values and customs have been lost and this is a pity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the recent times, a vast majority of people toil hard for a better living. While this has made our lives comfortable, many traditional values and customs have been lost. This essay will discuss both arguments and explain my support for the latter view.

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In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages ?

Industries and businesses in some developed and developing countries are encouraged by governments to move in the rural areas from metropolitan cities. While there are benefits to it, there are some disadvantages operating them outside cities, as this essay will demonstrate.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of the argument and then give your opinion.

Educational establishments used to use computers for one subject; however, today, some schools and institutes are implementing the PC as the main tool for an educational process. Thereof, while some parents think that such trend is a positive, others concern about the ambiguous influence of gadgets. Overall, I think computers for studying are an inevitable consequence of technological progress, whilst, probably is not in proper time on account of reasons that I describe below.

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Only government action can solve the housing shortage in big cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of typical matters of concern these days is the notion of housing shortage. Although it has been argued that only the government can resolve this problem for citizens, I totally disagree with this view for many reasons.

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Some people think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life; others argue that history is a valuable source of information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future, " said Theodore Roosevelt, but how actual this saying today? Because state-of-the-art is XXI century, which everything is easy and possible. Many events just remained on the pages of history. While some think that studying from the past teaches us nothing about today’s life; others argue that history is a valuable source of information. Considering both sides, I think the past has a significant role in the community, because it teaches about our roots and helps to make right choices.

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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports star) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?

It is indeed true that the film stars and sports personalities are paid heavenly. However, the amount they are given for exhibiting their talent has created a controversy. I strongly disagree with the above notion; the public figures should have fortune income respective to their talent. My supporting arguments and list of other fraternities suitable for high income are discussed further.

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