IELTS Writing Samples Band 8. Page 164

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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In today's job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future job applicants may not need any formal qualifcations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that advertising has a big impact on society. While it is a commonly held belief that the highest purchases of consumer products tend to reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of people who buy them, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that advertisement plays an important role in our life.

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One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you think governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Nowadays many countries face an rise in population as a major economic drawback. Certainly, there are so many reasons that pressure this expansion. I believe that one of the major problems is migration. Parallelly, if a province is highly populated then it has effects on economic growth and natural resources.

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Some people believe teachers should have the final say about children’s education, while others believe parents should make these decisions. Discuss both sides.

There is the notion that teachers have better judgement of a student's abilities and therefore should have more power over their student's future in education. On the other hand, others say that parents are the ones, who should make these choices for their children. I strongly disagree with both ideas.

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Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?

These days, many people do not know their neighbours. As a result, they can face some difficulties whenever they face an emergency, and they have no one to take care of their house when they travel to other places, but this issue can be tackled by having awareness programmes and events around the neighbourhood.

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Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that this is a good thing, while others think that it has disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

While some socialists argue that sports sponsorship by companies is a favorable trend, others think it is a disadvantageous way of propaganda. I am a staunch believer that it is beneficial because it puts physical activity practices in the spotlight. Both perspectives, along with my opinion, will be further explained.

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People drink more and more sugar-based drinks. What is the reason why more and more people consume suger-based drinks? How to reduce the consumption of sugar-based drinks?

Nowadays, individuals consume more and more sugar-based beverages such as Coke, Pepsi or Sprite than those days in the past. In this ,essay I will explain the reason why they choose to drink these liquid refreshments and also suggest some possible solutions to drop their consumption rate.

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Some people say that, with suitable training, anyone can become a good teacher. Others say that some of the qualities a good teacher needs cannot be learned on a training course. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are differing opinions as to whether or not great teachers could improve their qualities by learning. While some believe that a good tutor is defined by the number of courses they enrolled in, I side with those who are of the conviction that possessing certain skills is only possible by gaining experiences throughout life.

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Tourism cause more harm than good. Do you agree or disagree?

Tourism is one of the primary industries of many countries. However, it is said that the harm tourists cause to the local environment and the indigenous community is greater than the good they bring. I partly agree with the statement and will elaborate on the reasons in the following essay.

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Many parents think that it is a good idea to teach the children about money. Why do you think it is important to teach them about money? What is the best way to teach children about money?

Some parents believe that they should teach their offspring about money. In this ,essay I will explain why they would like to teach children about money and some of the best ways they use to teach them.

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Most people believe that social media such as Facebook and Instagram negatively impact society and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

In Today's fast-paced time, a Higher percentage of populaces argue that most of them are under bad influence as everyone set to surf through various online entertainment platforms. I firmly agree with the aforementioned statement as it misroutes the user with fake news and irrelevant information. This essay elaborates on the reason in the following paragraph with relevant examples.

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Some people think that robots are important for human’s future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the industrial revolution 5.0, the adoption and impacts of advanced technologies have become a part of life. However, the application of these has created a debate. Some believe that cutting-edge technologies are crucial for future development, while others express their intense concerns that they could negatively affect society. In my opinion, the investment in learning and applying robotics in life for assistance is a potential revolution.

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Medical services should be run by profit-making companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Some people may argue that the healthcare industry ought to be run by profit-orientation organizations. In my point of view, I totally agree with the argument and I will give reasons in this article.

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The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce their consumption of fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.

Nowadays, global companies that have branches in many nations should make sure that all of them are decreasing the use of fossil fuels consumption such as gas, oil and coal. I strongly agree with this statement, and the following examples will be provided in order to support my point of view.

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The growth of onlline shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

Consumers tend to shop on the Internet nowadays which affects retail outlets. A major concern is that various stores in our communities will have to shut down as fewer customers may visit their businesses. However, I disagree that retail will disappear in the future because people still want to see, touch, taste, and smell products first before buying

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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

In recent years, kids have watched TV more than in the past. Thus, it has been stated that this behaviour leads to low quality of education since TV is not a reasonable tool for educational purposes. I personally disagree with this argument and in the following, I will illustrate my view.

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Do you agree that the economic progress is the only factor that can be used to measure a country's success?

The financial improvement in a nation is the common parameter to measure its performance. Some of the metrics are the debt ratio, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the inflation rate. Although it is an essential quality, I don't agree that economic progress is the only measurement to determine a country's thrive.

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Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this good way to rise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?

Different walks of society believe that the best way of treatment is to supply all necessities and pleas of their kids. Although it would have made them nonindependent, they are full of dignity. They would always need someone to rely on.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

It is sometimes argued that all types of four-wheel vehicles will be automated to self-drive and the need of drivers will be eliminated. While there are some drawbacks to the removal of drivers, I maintain the opinion that the strengths will likely be more significant.

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Buying things in internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more popular. Do advantage of this outweigh disadvantage.

In this era, the internet plays a vital role in our life. It helps us with numerous tasks, starting from shopping to work. Placing an order for groceries and books on the Internet has become famous nowadays. Let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the internet in this essay .

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In many countries, old or traditional languages are dying out or being forgotten, especially by younger people. how do you agree with this statement

Languages are the principal medium for human communication. Meanwhile, among the youngsters local dialects are being obsolete or forgotten. I completely agree with the statement because of the influence of foreign migration and globalisation. This essay delves into the matter to bring a logical conclusion.

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