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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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Question: It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people have proposed that a higher proportion of the national budget should be allocated to support those in need at hospitals. However, I believe healthy lifestyle promotion programs must be prioritised considering their perennial impact on society.
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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Whether music is an effective way to make people closer regardless of cultural patterns and age groups is still a controversial issue. Some people believe that music is a highly-effective tool that tightens up the linkage among people all over the world regardless of their cultural patterns and age groups. From my personal viewpoint, I utterly agree with this statement and will discuss that in the next paragraphs.
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We live in world of technology these days. While internet brings clear advantage. The problems in term of security of information outweighs the advantages to what extent do you agree

There is no doubt that the significance of using the internet and how to change our life. The question is, is using the internet brings many cons than pros ,particularly in term of security? In this essay, I am going to discuss this question and draw my conclusion.
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Many people believe that formal 'pen and paper' examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. What is your view of examinations?

It is clear that the vast majority of educational programs involve certain assessment systems. Some argue that the classical testing methods, such as written examinations are not efficient for measuring success rates in class. Although this technique is able to sufficient for some convenient lectures, I agree with that the given argument, and I believe that along with the formal method, authorities should apply verbal and constant rating methods for academic success throughout the program. I will explain my view.
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Some people say that advertising is extremily successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There is some discussion regarding the effectiveness of advertisements. On one hand, some believe advertisements can easily persuade us into buying objects. On the other hand, there are others who say that ads no longer captivate people’s attention. Although I believe the advertisement industry is stronger than ever, some methods of delivering these messages are not so effective anymore, leading to the false belief of ineffectiveness.
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Some people believe that a job provides both income and for a social life, while others think that friends should be made outside of work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often considered few masses argue that working in the organisation provides salary and social interaction with each other. Whereas, some individuals believe work life should not involve friendship. In my, an inclined job provides you with an opportunity in which you can learn new things by making friends and a good source of income. Thus this essay will elaborate on both notions which leads to a logical conclusion.
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Today more and more people are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Thus, there is no need to print newspapers, books, or magazines anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent days, information is accessed mainly through electronic machinery and computers. Ergo, the usage of newspapers, books or magazines is getting defunct. In my opinion, the above statement is correct but we can't agree that non-digital report platforms will be vanished away completely.
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Many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose? Which would be the most effective solution, in your view?

Increasingly, many people haven't had enough time to enjoy their families, because of the heavy work of a job. As a consequence, many problems can be caused by the pressures of work such as mental issues and personal trouble between couples. In order to, I'm going to discuss some possible solutions.
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Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local person when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many individuals believe foreign visitors should be charged more than local people when they visit cultural and historical attractions in a country. I completely agree with the statement. This essay shall discuss the details of my stance with examples in subsequent paragraphs.
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The are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, it is believed that the financial aspect plays a key role in terms of staying in the workforce. Thus, salary motivates people to do the job, regardless of their own preferences and other opportunities. I acknowledge the idea that money is the main factor, but I have a solid position that passion for the business has a bigger impact rather than salary.
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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?

A younger population for any country is essential for future innovations and technological Development, while some argue that there should be a proper balance between younger and older people. In my point of view, the younger population has the benefit of bringing new mindsets and technological advancement to a country.
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At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.

A younger population for any country is essential for future innovations and technological Development, while some argue that there should be a proper balance between younger and older people. The younger population has the benefit of bringing new mindsets and technological advancement to a country.
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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opnion

Many suppose that a nation's language is the representation of that country's culture, and the extinction of these languages could result in absence of the culture they associate with. Hence, language plays a vital role in the preservation of a nation's culture. However, the modern world and globalization are becoming increasingly faster and a massive amount of communication needs to be processed instantly, to avoid delay and misinterpretation in communication and ensure a common accurate understanding across the globe. And examining the illustrations for the above points of view will reveal my agreement with the statement.
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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?

Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, young people spend most of their time on new devices, such as smartphones. Undoubtedly, it is a new phenomenon that we can prevent from it. In my point of view, this is a dangerous trend, and I will discuss this in the forthcoming paragraphs.
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Human activity has damaged the environment all around the world. Some people think that humans cannot stop damaging the planet where as other believe that we can alter our behavior and prevent future damage. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

Some say that human activities are the prime cause of damage to the globe. Some populations believe that no matter how much we try we can't make a difference, but some think otherwise and that making some alterations with preventive measures with behaviour can make a difference. I couldn't agree more with the given statement. Although some consumers are the root cause of globalization through the usage of electronic goods, making environmentally friendly products can avoid the damage caused by customers throughout the world.
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Some people think That children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that topics on parenthood and how to be a parent should be part of the school curriculum. In my opinion, the focus should be less on parenthood and rather on being a good adult in general.
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In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Before the onset of higher-level education, students are largely pushed for a year-long hiatus to explore the world and earn some extra cash. There are both pros and cons in moving forward with this idea, and I will discuss them further in this essay.
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Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jail, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and sent hospital. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent days, drug addiction , especially among the younger generation, increasing at an alarming rate. There is always a debate on the appropriate actions required for such acts. Someone feels , those who are practising drugs should get a maximum penalty from low, whereas others believe they required proper medical treatment rather than sending them Jail. In the upcoming ,paragraph I shall discuss both of these views by analysing the facts to understand the actual need for the same.
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Too much money is spent on looking after and repairing old buildings. Some people think we should knock old buildings down and build new modern ones. To what extent do you or disagree?

Some people think the long-term cost of protection and fixing old buildings is so high that we should use new buildings to replace them. However, in my opinion, new buildings indeed provide a more effective way to satisfy housing but old buildings' reservation is also necessary for individuals and society.
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Some people believe that a person's culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that has only a minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

People’s opinions differ as to whether or not the motherland’s culture influences a person significantly. Personally, I believe that the culture of our country of origin has less effect on us, rather than other things. This essay will discuss both sides of this view, and will extensively explain the reasons to support my opinion based on real life examples.
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