IELTS Writing Samples Band 8. Page 1093

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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Nowadays an increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working life period. what are the reasons behind this trend? it generally positive or negative trend?

In recent times individuals making changes in their occupation while still in active service have increased because of the quest to earn better pay check, but this move has less benefits and more drawbacks as individuals might lack adequate skill in the new profession.

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Some people believe that teaching music in schools is a vital part of growing up and the human experience, whilst others believe that teaching music in schools is a waste of time and resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that music teaching in academy plays an ideal role of becoming mature and getting an abundance of knowledge. However, others argue that it is a misuse of precious time and sources through the learning melody in an institution. This essay will highlight both points of views and express an opinion at the end.

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Schools concentrate for too much on traditional subjects which do not adequately prepare students for the realistic demands of the modern working world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?.

Nowadays, academic institutions focus more to educate pupils about the conventional fields, which may not prepare them to meet the actual requirements of this evolving world. In my opinion, I do not agree with this view because these subjects are necessary for both the understanding and the development of every discipline of life. In the following paragraphs, I shall put forth some reasons to support my view.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected personal relationships? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Human beings are the social creatures and are unable to survive without interacting with each other. But at this day and age, the way of interactions has been changed due to the emergence of technology. Technology has affected the lives of individuals' relationships in both positive and negative aspects.

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Many people work long hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Nowadays, most people usually work overtime, thus they have negligible time for entertainment. Although, the obvious positive aspect of this trend is that they can earn handsome amount of money, which is overshadowed by the negative consequences in terms of bad health and not being able to look after family properly.

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It is often said that governments spend too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important. Do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, citizens argue about how to preserve nature. Some people believe that governmental funding for protecting habitats is a waste of money. They reckon to think that it is better to redirect the government expenses on natural heritage to other fields such as health care and education. However, there are some individuals who believe that it is essential for the next generation and present people to protect wild animals and plants.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe that it is critical for using free time to motivate our minds, such as playing puzzle games. However, some of others dispute such claims. In the following paragraphs, there are persuasive reasons for both sides to examine in depth.

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Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility Discuss both views and give your opinion

Often, a controversial issue of medical care for children sparks a heated debate among the people; who is responsible for them: the parents or the state. While some people advocate that it is the government to be responsible for the children's health, I would argue that such burden should be bared by the parents, as they understand the physical condition of their children better than anyone.

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is believed, by a few number of the population, that to live happily, the teenager period is the best, but in contrast, some said, happiness is involved in dealing with responsibilities, so the grownup age is much better. In my strong conviction, both the stages play a vital role, to develop the overall personality of a human being.

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People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What solutions can you suggest?

In recent years, global safety rates are observed to decline drastically to an extent that people now feel insecure wherever they are. This essay will discuss two of the main causes why individuals do not feel safe either indoors or outdoors and will also highlight some potential measures which can be taken to tackle this situation.

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“Developed countries have created many environmental problems. What can be done to reduce the dangers of global warming?"

Since the beginning of the twenty first century, the world, especially wealthy nations have faced a plenty of environmental issues, such as pollution, depletion of the ozone layer and the global warming. The effects of these issues on human lives are very dangerous. So, it is mandatory to implement some solutions to reduce it. This essay is an attempt to elaborate several ways to reduce the global warming effect and save the earth.

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Some people think the best way to motivate and exchange people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant example.

There is an argument as to whether employees are to be remunerated based on their output or not. In my opinion, I totally support that payment should be levied on this because workers fix their gaze on the money and what it would be used for.

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Today many parents force their children to study all kinds of course in their early stage.What are the reasons behind this? What effects do you think this practice would bring to the children ?

In this competitive world, life has become a race, where everyone wants to be in the first position. Over-concerned parents start enrolling their children in various academic and extra-curricular activities at an early age. While few people assert that it is an excellent way of bringing up their children, others advocate that this practice may have a negative impact on the child's personality. In my opinion, this mindset in elders may influence the general behaviour of the younger generation. This essay will discuss the intention behind this approach and its side effects on the youngsters.

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Sport can be used to bring people from different cultures together. It helps to foster friendliness between nations, especially when sport-based tournaments or competitions are held. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Not only does sport have a positive influence on individuals' physical and mental health, it also creates an environment where people with diverse cultural backgrounds get together. For this reason, it is said that international sports events such as the Olympics and world cups assist in fostering a friendship between countries. In fact, I totally agree with the above statement as it involves government inputs to host or participate in such sports competitions and creates an opportunity to experience diverse cultures by promoting tourism.

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It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion.

Passion and hard work are the foremost qualities of every successful person in the world. There are certain sections of people who believe that some individuals are born with certain talents which led them to get the success in their respective fields such as music and sports while there are others who think that any fellow can become a good sportsman or a musician by learning the skills. In my view, anyone can become the best in any discipline with hard work and dedication, irrespective of their talent or facilities available to them.

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Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

The increase in number of health related issues are the results of not involving our bodies in the habit of exercising, because a large amount of the population gets a few or either no period to do so, while they are busy in work or even free. This is the major problem nowadays, since everyone is involved in never ending assignments to compete the world.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Introduction: It is believed for governments that investment in the railways is more advisable than roads. This essay strongly agrees with this opinion and justifications are as follows.

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Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Many experts in bilateral issues believe that due to major issues of health, education and trade, some poor nations are suffering enormously. It is my firm belief that Developed nations should contribute their part in solving these major challenges of the world. In this essay, I will elaborate my opinion with appropriate evidences.

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Some people believe that there should be the death penalty for extremely serious crimes. Others believe that it is not morally correct to kill criminals Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

One of the most controversial issues today relates to whether to use capital punishment or not.In this essay, I am going to examine this question from both points of view and then give my own perspective on the matter.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

It is undoubtedly the case that the percentages of young adults are higher than those of older people in some countries. One idea that has been put forward by many people is that it can be a positive effect. However, some people find that it is possible to have catastrophic effects. The essay will look at both sides of this controversial issue.

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