IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 23

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that smoking is the most dangerous issue in the modern world. In that case, authorities from countries around the world should prohibit all tobacco goods. I totally agree with this statement because cigarettes cause serious illnesses and people who smoke are not a good example for children.

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Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. But others think taking part in individual sports is better, like swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people believed that participating in individuals sport like swimming is always good, however, other believed that taking part in group sport games is more advantageous. Thence, its personal preference whether to play game individually or in team. I think playing in team is always better.

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Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?”

Children's brains can easily learn various languages at an early age. It is supposed by professionals that kids should begin to acquire new speech in basic institutions than in high schools. This essay will attempt to illustrate the benefits over the drawbacks.

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More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In today’s modern world, private automobiles become more prominent with any dwellers following the augmentation of technology. However, it is inevitable that this trend causes many negative consequences due to the overreliance on those vehicles for a short distance journey. Therefore, it is crucial for us to evaluate the side effects as well as set out some possible solutions to get through this issue.

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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.

It is argued that enhancing sports equipment is very useful, but some people think it should evaluate other factors as well. However, there are rational arguments on both sides that remain a debatable issue, and this essay serves to give an insight into the situation, followed by my opinion.

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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?

Many individuals believe that we spend a lot of lifetimes on the whole education process, which is started from schools to colleges and universities, as well as this learning approach doesn't have sufficient practical things to use in real life. Now I will explain my opinion on why much time is spent on studying facts rather than real competencies.

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Study shows that many criminals have a low level education.For that reason, some people believe that the bast way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?

One of the. Highly controversial issues today relates to education. The research illustrates that because of insufficient education, a lot of crime had occurred. For this matter, someone hopes that teachers teach subjects for the prisoner. After that, they are able to work in the company when they get out of jail. In my opinion, I agree with this statement.

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Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

As a result of over centuries of intense advancements in our civilizations, we have reached a point where most cultures are converging due to globalization. Thus, it is our duty to preserve our historic heritage for the next generations to come. On the one hand, many suggest that by promotion through tourism, more funds would be channelled towards it. On the other hand, since most foreign visitors are not used to them, they could cause unwanted harm which would lead to the destruction of these traditions. In my opinion, even though this course of action could be detrimental, it is necessary for its maintenance.

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It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In contemporary life, the reduction of population in developed countries is considered as the consequence of the low rate of marriages. There has been an increasing idea that it is better for people under the age of 30 to marry which brings benefits to personal life and society. In my perspective, I strongly agree with the statement and the essay will explain the major reasons and provide relevant examples.

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Throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. If a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The question of whether male leaders tend to incline towards violence and frustration has become progressively contentious as some argue women can bring in the peace that the general populace is demanding in societies. In my opinion, though not many sources have backed this up, their viewpoints are legitimate.

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It Is Better For Students To Live Away From Home During Their University Studies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Each year, as many students enrol in university programs in order to further expand their horizons, most of them choose to live independently as well. Meaning, they would separate themselves from their parents and live either with roommates or on their own. Many merits and demerits are followed by this situation however, I agree with this statement and believe that the advantages are far more beneficial.

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Some people believe that online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A certain group of individuals believe that material for education available on the internet is more beneficial rather than printed books .I personally agree with the latter opinion as reading books helps children to use their imagination and enhance their cognitive skills .

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Artists like writers , actors and singers grab more attention than scientists and inventors. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

People who are into acting, dancing, singing, and other similar professions are often having godlike status compared to other professions like engineers and scientists. I completely agree with this and will be discussing the same with some examples.

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-Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?

It cannot be doubted that dangerous sports comprised of rock climbing, surfing, rugby are lethal to participants. However, while there are some people who request to ban these kinds of extreme activities, the opposites believe that they shouldn’t be prohibited due to the freedom of players as well as their values for spectators. From my perspective, I lean toward the ladder and this essay will indicate the reasons for my argument.

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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own or experience.

Some people believe that we could live in an unpredictable environment that results from global warming, whereas others argue that we should find a way to prevent climate change. I totally agree with the latter statement. In this essay, I will give reasons to support my opinion, including examples from my experience.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

In this modern world crime rates are increasing more than ever. To tackle this issue, several people presume that the punishments should be decided priorly for all types of crimes. On contrary, others believe that the factors leading to the violation should also be considered while making a judgment. In my opinion, I agree with the second statement.

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The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for the poor in undeveloped countries but also for industrialized and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.

The population has increased tremendously around the world. This causes serious problems for the poor citizens in undeveloped nations and hinders the development in industrialized and developing countries. This essay shall discuss poverty which is the main concern in underdeveloped nations, and unemployment in developing countries. The birth control program is suggested as a feasible solution to address this issue.

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In the request for development, many countries allow their natural environment to be affected. Such a strategy is well worthwhile, an economic development should always be placed ahead of the environment. Argue both sides, and give your opinion.

There is a common belief that development should go in front of the environment, whereas others definitely think that a good company must respect the environment around. Although insides construction is fundamental, I certainly go with the opinion that development throughout minding the company's surroundings.

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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to improve a higher tax on this kind of food.

A surge in diseases caused by consumption of street eatables in citizens of few nations is noticed. As a consequence, it was suggested that taxation should be increased on this type of harmful essential commodities. This solution contributes to influencing the food choice of the middle-class citizens which causes a lot of ruckus in society. To recommend a proper solution to this problem, both views will be considered in the essay.

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Having a good university degree guarantees people a good job. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, to survives in a competitive working environment, some people are believed that those students who have a higher education or excellent academy certificate will have a good task. In my opinion, I can not entirely agree with this statement, I think that there are some necessary things such as communication, problem-solving skills is more consideration by recruiters.

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