IELTS Writing Samples Band 8. Page 377

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.Do you think is a positive or negative development

The world is changing drastically over a period of time.The progressive growth and development of numerous sectors are influencing this change.Because of this, people can purchase supplies anywhere in the globe. In my view,this phenomenon has brought many positive effects than drawbacks which will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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some people believe that teenager are facing more problems in thier life than they did in the past and this is because parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or diagree?

It is said that adolescents are having more troubles in their life compared to the past, due to the lack of parents caring. I entirely concur with this statement based on forming bad habits and worsening mental conditions.

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Some people think that "vertical City" is the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think that "horizontal" City is better, where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although “a vertical city” which focuses on accommodating a large population and providing different functions in the same tall building is preferred by some, other people consider “a horizontal city” with fewer buildings and lower physical densities to be more desirable. While grand towers in urban areas grant the ordinary with convenient access to everything, I think that living on a larger piece of land with more open spaces allows us to live closer to nature and provide more protection against severe damages caused by natural hazards.

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some people think that the best way to run a business is within the family. What are tge advantages and disadvantages of a family run business?

Businesses come in many shapes and forms. While some start in a garage , other multimillionaire companies are passed on through many generations. Clearly , some believe that the best way to cause a business to flourish is to run it within the family. In this essay, we will assess the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business and come to a conclusion.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads

It is generally accepted that the state should invest more of its budget in railways rather than roads. I completely agree with the statement given and this report will attempt to explain why this measure should be implemented.

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Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages.

Increasingly, certain societies have been struggling to boost their economic development, and as consequence, many people have been interested to live there, however, some social values are lost as a result. In fact, many people see the advantages, while, others only think about the disadvantages. In my opinion, the economy could bring up important opportunities and disadvantages such as social values may be overcome.

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Government should spend money o railway rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is often argued that it is more advantageous to expend money on railways even if it does not apply to the roadway. I completely agree with this opinion and suppose that the administration ought to spend money on rail compared to the highway for growing the economy and making social bonds.

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Housing is essential for people . Some argu that government should offer free housing for people who can not afford it.do you agree or disagree with this statement

Governments provide facilities to their subjects all around the world,the most basic of those include food,medicine,and shelter.I agree that governments should provide free housing,which is a basic life commodity,in order to prosper as a nation but sadly,our world is divided into the developed and under-developed classes where states are sometimes unable to provide their citizens with the primary life necessities.

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Some people believe that smoking cigarettes should be banned. On the other hand, there are those who disagree with this measure. Do you agree or disagree with the banning of cigarettes?

Cigarette smoking is injurious to health. It is often argued by some people that the intake of tobacco should be banned, whereas, others opine that it is not the best practice to stop people from this habit. However, I wonder if it gets banned, then it will help people in quitting this bad habit. In this essay, I shall discuss my views.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sport to young children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?

A number of people advocate that volunteering activities should be a mandatory addition to high school programs. I strongly agree that this contributes not only to the development of the emotional and psychological resilience of young people but also to the expansion of their future career opportunities.

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Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, smoking in public spaces has been prohibited in some countries. Some individuals think that smoking should be absolutely banned. From my perspective, I strongly agree with the above statement and this essay will illustrate the reasons.

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The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree?

In the era of globalisation, people know each and every product and good very well. Avenger Jeet on its price or on its value in society. Here, I will shed light on human behaviour who try to copy other people in their personal life. Here I completely agree with the notion.

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Some people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc.to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Experts throughout the developed and developing world have debated whether youngsters should be encouraged to receive university training or start to work. This essay will discuss both sides before deducting my personal opinion, using examples from The US government and the UN to demonstrate arguments.

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With the rise of ebooks comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good forward step while others do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Nowadays, there is a huge increase in the usage of e-books as result paperbacks are diminished. Some sections of society are superior to digital forms of reading while other folks are opposite this trend. I believe that it is not correct in choosing automated books. In this essay, I will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages and support my view with examples.

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Some parents give their children everything that their children ask for or they want to. Is this good for children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up?

It is true that some people can acquire everything they want from their parents. I do not believe that this has a positive impact on children's development and several negative consequences can be seen in their future.

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Buying things on the internet, such asbooks, air ticket and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages?

Online shopping such as books, air tickets and groceries has become normal practice in the present day. According to me, rise in the technology has led to this shift from buying things from vendors, and supermarkets to the internet market. Additionally, an initiative by the government to provide internet to all at cheaper prices could be another change in this shopping landscape.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays people are more willing to help people they don't know (for example, by giving clothing and food to people who need them) than they were in the past.

Throughout history, humans have been interested in helping each other and it is highly controversial whether people are doing more philanthropic actions today compared to the past or not. I disagree with the idea of considering modern people as greedy or something like that who is not eager to give the unfamiliar.

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Buying things on the internet, such asbooks, air ticket and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages?

Online shopping, in recent years, has become more popular than it was in the past. There are many benefits from that, such as convenience. However, there are drawbacks as well, like the selection of the product by staff. From my way of thinking, I believe that the advantages of internet shopping overwhelm its negative side.

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Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?

Purchasing diverse toys for children is a new attitude among parents which lead to both positive and negative consequences for their offsprings. I will explain the results with tangible examples in this essay.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence. You should write at least 254 words.

It is being argued if rich countries are expected to share their resources with the poorer by providing basic amenities such as food and education, or if it lies under the authority of the governments of the low-income nations to cater for their citizens. I opine with the initial view, and this essay discusses both points in detail.

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