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IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have to started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on Earth. To what extent to do you agree with them? What alternative might there be to exploiting space for natural resources?

As the population on earth is increasing at a significant rate than previously, the natural resources are rapidly depleting. Some critics argue that looking for solutions in space is wrong while others claim that alternative solutions must be found on Earth. Although there are other methods of searching for such resources, I strongly disagree that solutions must be found on Earth.
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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?

It is believed by some that celebrities are paid exorbitant sums of money for their work compared to other professions. In this essay, I will explain why I agree with this statement as well as, explain other professions which I think should be compensated the same way.
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Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the increasing number of preservation for wildlife, especially those for animals and birds, some people claim that the emphasis and spent are too much. However, others, including me, believe that these expenditures are necessary and inevitable.
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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Certain people opine that an insufficient amount of garbage is being reserved for reuse claiming that this can only be altered if the government made it a law for everyone. I agree with this notion because only when laws are enforced that can result in punishment for offenders as well as in limitations in what activities people can engage in if they fail to recycle their waste, can individuals improve their attitudes to recycling.
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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?

More and more specialists are emigrating from their home nations which are economically less developed to the wealthier and more advanced nations seeking out greener pastures. This essay will first analyze the problems that can result from this, particularly in the poorer nations, as adversely affecting their progress, and then discuss what the government can do to solve this problem by improving working conditions of professionals, and motivating them through improved remunerations and other welfare packages.
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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Updated news on television and newspapers are seen along with some photos, which many citizens feel are more attractive towards the topic. I completely concur with this statement. This essay will throw light on my views regarding this with reliable examples.
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Many people use the Internet as their main educational resource. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

The popularity of educational use of the internet has been increasing among people. While there are drawbacks of this trend, in my opinion, the benefits of that would be far more.
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Nowadays managers and team leaders in different organizations are much younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

During the present, with the development of society, education, and the never-ending growth of the world's modernity, there are also endless opportunities for students and young learners to progress and achieve a higher level of academic proficiency. With that being said, many people nowadays establish their own companies and businesses at a very young age, and that brings us to wonder why it happens.
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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 decided to do this.

Having a year after secondary school to work or travel has become a popular trend in many nations. While there are both benefits and drawbacks of that, I believe that this is far more advantageous.
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In the past,when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

These days, students are opting to study abroad. It was an unlikely scenario in the past where they studied only in their home countries.
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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being sellf-employed?

Recently, more working fields are occurring as options for the public and self-employed is becoming a trend among young adults. I personally think this phenomenon happen since people think that they can freely work without any dependency on another person, or even on a company. Unfortunately, working this way might be tough during hard times like deficit or loss.
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Social media marketing can influence what consumers buy. Do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree?

For the majority of the global market, social platform applications have become very popular since their invention in the early 2000s. In my opinion, it cannot be argued that these applications such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook have become sources of information for these global social platforms.
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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, health becomes the top priority in everyone's life. Several considerations are examined, including improving public health through sports. Many believe that physical exercise is the primary prevention of diseases. However, there is an ongoing argument about whether it is the right approach or not. In my perspective, good health is not entirely from sufficient physical exercise, instead, a holistic approach is key.
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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Citizenry tends to believe that studies of all stages right from the Montessori until the postgraduation, lot of time is given for teaching theoretical knowledge to students and less focus on pragmatic effects. I strongly do not concur with this statement. This essay will throw light on my views with relevant experiences.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Rising the cost of gasoline is the most effective method to deal with suffering from increased traffic and pollution. I completely disagree with this statement is to stop population purchasing petrol if they need their cars. However, there can be taken measures in order to improve public transportation and car-sharing.
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The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

It is often argued that alternative fuels have to be the number one global priority this time. In my perspective, although the need for fuels is really important for transportation, I totally disagree due to many global problems that are more crucial than the exploration and development of safe alternatives fuels, like poverty problems and the right education for children.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Rising the cost of gasoline is the most effective method to deal with suffering from increased traffic and pollution. I completely disagree with this statement is to stop people purchasing petrol if they need their cars. However, there can be taken measures in order to improve public transportation and car-sharing.
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More and more people go on traveling and touring today. What are its advantages and disadvantages? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In today's world, people like to travel a lot. Everyone wants to go on a vacation when there is a holiday. We will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of travelling. However, in my opinion, the pros of travelling outweigh the cons.
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Movies and television strongly influence the way people behave. Do you agree or disagree? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

People nowadays are surrounded by media, getting information, learning about news, being reported of the news. Some people believe that our behaviour is influenced by mass media, such as movies and television. In this essay, I will provide two factors for the idea, as well as explain why I find the idea understandable and reasonable.
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Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, while others feel that crime is being tackled effectively now. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

In this present generation, individuals are more prone to commit crimes and, hence people believe in taking more strict actions against the criminal as this would increase the fear of punishment which will therefore make a person stay away from crime. Nevertheless, people think that the government as well as the society has taken measures and therefore, this issue had been solved to a great extent. This essay will look at these opinions in a more detailed manner and will thereby reach a reasonable conclusion.
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