IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 12

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Being a celebrity such as a famous film star or sports personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems?

The media illustrate us images of famous people on a daily basis. Although their lifestyle is often glamorous and enviable, it is not without its potential troubles. This essay will elaborate on the advantages and challenges that fame brings followed by my own take on the matter.

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being a celebrity such as a famous film star or sports personality brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or more problems?

Fame and its impact on the lifestyle of celebrities fascinate many people. Contributing personality stories in newspapers and magazines can potentially lead to selling thousands of newspapers and magazines. In my view, this status has more challenges than advantages for the people concerned.

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Earlier technology developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent development ever will To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the olden days, advancement in technology had tremendous advantages for common men and altered their lifestyles more than current expansion ever will. I completely agree with this opinion and think that the crowd at that time treasured the invention of automation hence used it sensibly furthermore the medical field got modernised.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Means of transportation have become the basic necessities of people as everyone has to commute for work, study, etc. However, whether more funds should be allocated for railways by the government remains a controversial debate. I completely agree that railways should be given importance as they are fast, economical and environment friendly.

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Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages

In modern society, the decision to have offspring is postponed to later in life. In this essay, I will describe the reasons for this trend, pros and cons as a consequence of this decision. Firstly I will give examples of possible causes, secondly, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?

In this day and age, due to the proliferation of technology, the approach most people communicate with each other has been innovative, which seems to be an increasingly common trend in many parts of the world. From my perspective, the merits would eclipse the downsides.

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some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In our modern world, there is an ongoing debate about the best method of delivering the proper education for the child. While many people argue that going to school is the best route for gaining a high-quality education, others, however, consider this process could be better if done at home. In my perspective, I believe that the traditional education system through schools and universities is indispensable for the student personally and career-wise.

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In the past shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is positive trend?

In former times, shopping used to be an everyday household chore in which individuals bought essential items only when necessary. However, it is noticeable that many individuals view it as a leisure activity these days . In my point of view, I partly agree that it should be considered as a positive phenomenon due to its enormous economic benefits, even though it might encourage rash buying behaviour sometimes.

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Schooling has always been a significant concern to parents. While there are people presuming that schools should only accept those whose aptitudes are in line with their particular majors, others assume that the mixture of students regardless of their capabilities is more ideal. From my own perspective, I find myself approve with the latter.

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Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at 7 years old at least. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

While some individuals feel that children should engage in formal learning as soon as possible, some suggest they should not before the age of 7. Before coming to a final conclusion, I will discuss both of the ideas in the following essay.

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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?

Nowadays, most people have little time to socialize with their neighbours. This is happened due to the busy life of individuals which is caused by economic problems they tackle with. This essay cites a few causes and provides some solutions to alleviate this issue.

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Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages?

In recent years, having children later has become an increasingly popular trend. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, and I believe it has some obvious drawbacks for each family and our community.

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The crime rate is now decreasing compared to past due to advanced technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?

Advanced technologies are now used to control the crime's rate in many nations. It is believed that the advancement in technological sectors helped in minimising criminal rates worldwide. I personally, agree with this statement due to several reasons that will be discussed in this essay.

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Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Most argue that it is not the responsibility of the ministry to offer health care and provision of funding to the senior citizens and believe that older communities are responsible for saving funds and taking responsibility for themselves during retirement. I completely disagree with this opinion and think that every individual pays tax to the state so they should be taken care of by the officials.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Recently, having a good job with a decent salary and reasonable working hours becomes like a dream. while many people think that employees should accept any situation, I personally believe that everyone must try their best to change his or her life for the better.

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Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Many offices these days are opting for open designs over more traditional, compartmentalized floor plans. In my opinion, despite the limited advantages for efficiency, this is a positive change due to its social and work-related benefits.

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Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art, which helps to improve the quality of people’s lives. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

It is known that most countries want to increase people lifestyles. Then, in order to improve the quality of life, several governments worldwide are using a high total of money on art. Yet, some believe that other aspects needed more investment than this artistic area. In my opinion, other areas should receive more economic help and more attention without affecting the art budget. Therefore, I partially agree with the statement.

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New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

No experts throughout the world could forecast that buying and selling products would be so simple as today when people purchase goods from home by clicking on a bottom. Although some features are hard to understand on the internet, I agree that the economic relationship becomes easy after new technologies are available.

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Task 2: The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the increasing sales rate of the famous customer's items is achieved, due to the powerful influence of advertisements, however, they do not reflect the real need of the nation where these products are sold. I fully agree with the topic statement and in this essay, I will give my personal opinion which supports these beliefs.

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Recent research suggested that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released. What is this the case? What can be done to solve this problem?

It is undeniable that after the courts release convicts. Most of them commit crimes. Over recent years, this complication has become one of the most pressing issues because it can affect society. The following paragraph will examine the solution to solve this issue.

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