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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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Nowadays, families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Immigration has been all the rage in today’s world. Opinions differ from whether or not children will be benefitted when their parents relocate to another country for work. These views will be discussed in the essay below, followed by my personal perspective at the end.
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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

A common opinion is that, to have lesser crimes in the country, people wish the government to enforce certain rules to constrict the prevailing laws; therefore, the criminals won't get a chance to escape easily. Others believe that, there should not be any harsh punishments for prisoners. Here in this essay, I will discuss both of the arguments.
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Schools have a limited amount of money to spend.Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spend for buying equipment like computers.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It has become a debatable issue where schools should invest their money.While some individuals are of the opinion that it should be done by recruiting well trained staff, whereas others believe that modern technological equipments should be their priority.This essay will examine both sides of the statement.I, however, think that such organisations should give equal importance to both before making any investment.
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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued by some that people are increasing their sociability because of technology's globalization. I agree with this because using the internet and portable devices, everybody can be connected all the time with others. Despite this, humans are losing the capacity to be in contact face to face and just they just share their life in a virtual way.
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Stress related illnesses are becoming increasingly common What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggests?

Today's demands and pressures will guarantee that all human beings will experience stress as it is simply a by-product of life. People are suffering from sickness due to the proliferation of tensity. This essay will discuss the reasons why stress related health problems occurring as well as put forward several solutions to tackle this issue.
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All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty?

The issue of poverty is increasing at an alarming rate throughout the world. Owing to this, the wealthy people are increasing growing wealthier and the condition of impoverished are worsening. This essay will discuss the major reasons behind this situation and will propose some measures to ameliorate it.
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In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it good thing or a bad thing?

As a nation develops, numerous buildings are built by the administrators. However, with this development, all modern constructions look similar. As a consequence, the heritage of a place is being demolished. I personally believe that keeping the historical value of a place and the buildings have equivalent importance in comparison with modern look alike structures.
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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely

Scientific researches are very important to develop all angles of modern world because it can support to invent the new innovations which regard to business, technology, or medical treatment. To publish the information of research are useful, but the others think this data should belong to the researcher groups or regard to institutions. In my view, the information should belong to who exploring it and some of it may dangerously for distribution to everyone.
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Nowadays a few people take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on them and on their family.

International tour is increasingly becoming a popular activity, worldwide. In this essay, I will discuss the merits and the demerits for the individuals and their menage, of bringing them along, whilst on an international business travel and explain why it can be beneficial for all.
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People are becoming too dependent on the Internet and phone. Is it a positive or negative development?

With the advances made in technology, public can depend more and more on their smart phones and internet to conduct activities, which were once seemed impossible to be done at the click of a button. In this essay, I will discuss the demerits and merits and explain why it has a negative impact on the society, on a whole.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

For the last few years, people prefer to go to large shopping malls for shopping, and, therefore, numerous local shops have shut down. In my opinion, this is absolutely a positive development as customers get a variety of product choices at their best prices and, everything in a single place.
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The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that government is wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, space exploration has been a debatable issue among societies. Some people believe that investing in this industry is a waste of money and the authorities should use that money in solving problems on earth instead. Personally, I fairly disagree with this view for a number of reasons.
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33. Nowadays, food has becomes easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the industrialization, inhabitants are able to cook their meals in a convenient ways due to novel electronic appliances and well-prepared ingredients on supermarket. Some citizens believe this has improved the quality of the daily lives. I partially agree with this view because some drawbacks on people's lives have also been created as well.
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People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really very important? Give reasons. Some people say that public speaking should be taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there have been ongoing debate about the roles of adverts in the society. Some believe that it gives us the product information which may be beneficial to us, while I often argue that advertising leads us to purchase such a thing which may be not required. In this essay, I will discuss relevant reasons and supporting examples.
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smacking children is the best form of discipline. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are various ways of instilling discipline in kids, one of which is using the rod. Some people believe that the physical form of punishment is the best way to discipline children. This essay will argue why smacking children is not the best form of punishment.
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All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children's future. Discuss both views and give your opinion. taught various subjects at schools.

In the fast growing world, Education is the primary skill to be successful. However, this growth is forcing every parent to be a more responsible parent, for their children. The way, in which people think about the education differs. Some believe their kids learning a multiple variety of books is important and on the other hand, some think, having a range of different skill sets, may increase their success rates.In my opinion, I believe range of subjects can give you more domain knowledge, while on the other case, learning skills can make them a better person in their real life, thereby enhancing the ability to stand independently in the society.
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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the intensely competitive business environment nowadays, advertising is such a powerful weapon enormously influencing our consumer habits. Much effective as it is, it seems one-sided without considering another important one to be the cause: our demand. Therefore, I only partly agree with the idea that advertising, instead of the society’s needs, is playing the main role in deciding what we buy.
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Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need or can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

Nowadays, society is more consumerism-orientated than in the past. Strong advertising strategies and lack of education, especially financial education, are two of the main reasons why people buy more than they can afford. One step in avoiding the trap of consumerism could be introducing financial education in schools from an early age, beside a more restrictive loan policy.
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Nowadays, more people would rather purchase food, than cook at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Food is one of the most essential things human's work for. In this current world, people are more inclined towards eating outside, instead of cooking at home. There are a lot of positives of eating outside, most importantly it saves time. While, the biggest drawback of consuming outside food is lack of nutrients in food.
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Some people think that recruiting companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently while others consider they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an undeniable truth that, in order to work smoothly a company needs people who have the abilities of working efficiently. Some people believe that, during the process of recruitment the main target should be to select creative employees who know how to work on their own. Others, including me, argue that, people with the talent of teamwork should be given the priority during the selection process.
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