IELTS Writing Samples Band 8. Page 614

IELTS Writing Samples Band 8

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

The debate around whether assigning a tangible budget for developing railway infrastructure is better than boosting the quality of other public transportation systems has raged on recently. I, for one, believe that buses or taxis are more common than trains. This essay delves into both sides of the issue and provides some logical reasons before drawing a conclusion.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

Some people argue that it is a positive impact for societies to derive quality info based on scientific research, business, and academic world, whereas others argue that sharing information cannot access for free due to the value of the content. In my view, I am inclined that spreading valid information from the best source is deserved for all people to know due to its benefit.

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Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Some people are of the opinion that physical fitness is the key to success in sports. However, some others are opposed to this idea, claiming that mental toughness is of uttermost importance. From my perspective, both qualities are of great significance in equal measure, and I will further elaborate in this essay.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, it's been thought that teenagers should be forced to engage in voluntary work in order to improve both themselves and the community. From my perspective, I'm completely inclined towards this idea.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely 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 own opinion.

Recently, the debate on whether advertisements will be influencing has been heated. While some people argue that it can persuade us to purchase, others claimed that it is too common to be noticed in our daily life. As far as I am concerned, the effectiveness of commercials should be judged by their impacts on their target audiences. This essay will discuss both sides and elaborate on my view.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

It is believed that many employees who have determined a career path more consecutively from an early age until their retirement are staying persistent in pursuing it than who are job-hoppers. From my perspective, I completely agree with this notion and the following essay aims to clarify my point of view.

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Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

In some countries, police officers carry guns to fight against lawbreakers. Few people think that carrying weapons will lead to higher violence. while other public believe they are armed to reduce the crime level. I disagree with the latter's point of view. The forthcoming paragraphs shall support my idea.

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

The popularity of online shopping is growing current days. Some people believe that this popularity can lead to the closing of all shops in future. However, in my perspective, this tendency cannot significantly reduce the number of shops.

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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, many colleges propose online education to students to access their lectures on the Internet. While there are both pros and cons, I believe that the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. I will explain my views below.

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Spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The effectiveness of spoken contact is debatable. Verbal communication is considered to be powerful in contrast to written communication. This essay will completely agree with this statement and put forward evidence in favour of spoken communication.

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Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to be meant for adults only. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. What are its causes and what solutions can be offered?

Nowadays, many children have been faced with some maladies that used to be for adults which obesity is one of the problematic diseases. Nevertheless, if the governments want to prevent further distribution, they should indicate the reasons first then investigate the remedies.

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In the future nobody will buy printed books or newspaper because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

E-books and newspaper applications have become far more common than old-school printed versions. One could argue that free access to online resources will deteriorate printed book and newspaper sales, however, I strongly disagree with this opinion. This essay will discuss the reasons behind my disagreement.

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Some people think that the best way to succeed in life is to get a university education, while others disagree and say that it is no longer true nowadays. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

Before a few generations ago there is a belief that to become successful in life, it is necessary to have tertiary education. In contrast, nowadays people have comprehended that having a degree is not an essential thing to be successful in life. In my today's essay I am going to discuss this.

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Some people say that the only way to get success is to get to universities while some people say it depends on other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are controversial perspectives heating a debate over the key to being successful. While some people claim that there is no alternative way to gain high accomplishments without graduating from the university, the opposite makes a statement that it may rely on other elements. Although each has its own perks, I would contend that it is ideal to combine both mentioned factors.

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Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animal species Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action improve situation. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There are controversial perspectives heating a debate over human activities' influence on nature. While some hold a strong view that it is too late to even do anything, the opposite makes a statement that we need to take efficacious measures to redress these problems. Although the former is valid to some extent, I consider myself a proponent of the latter.

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Students generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time manage ment. Do you agree or disagree.

In today's world, it is common merit for students to have the right to choose both compulsory classes and free periods This leads to the freedom of managing their own timetable. In my opinion, It is agreed that every student should be allowed to do their time management. The more motivation in learning due to the freedom in time management and more experiences from extracurricular activities I will prove this.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There are those who hold the view that endangered species like plants and animals is the number one environmental problem in our society today. On the other hand, some claim that there are more important environmental complications than this.

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When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the question of whether the high wage is the most important consideration when choosing a career has been receiving a great deal of public attention. Although the idea of having a high income appears plausible, the negativity is outweighing the positivity.

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The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you AGREE OR DISAGREE with this statement?

There are those who hold the view that endangered species like plants and animals is the number one environmental problem in our society today. On the other hand, some think that there are more important environmental problems.

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

Schooling programs has always been a highly arguable issue. Society and parents always are demanding new projects in the curriculum for young adolescents. Sometimes this idea works, and sometimes it doesn’t. In my opinion, unpaid community service as a program is going nowhere.

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