IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 29

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and will use up the world’s resources. Do you agree or disagree?

Advances in technology have resulted in cheaper flying tickets as a result increase in air travel but it has a knock-on effect on the environment with many environmentalists struggling to cope with pollution. Many people enjoy the benefits provided by aircraft as they save time. However, there are some people who claim that flying should be banned due to the adverse effects it has on the environment and I firmly agree with the given statement. The upcoming essay tends to discuss the reasons for my viewpoint.

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With the increasing population and growing urban centers, many countries are losing their natural beauty places. What benefits are there to protecting places of natural beauty? How can this be solved?

For many countries, tourist attractions are mainly places of natural beauty and a plethora of leisure activities revolve around well-preserved natural resources. As the world’s population grows, a number of places of natural charm are destroyed to compensate for the need for more land for human usage; nevertheless, people should be reminded of how beneficial these natural resources are as well as should be educated on how to help save them.

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Should arts-related entertainment venues such as museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge apply for admittance? Discuss this issue, and give your opinion

Art portrays the history of a country beautifully. In order to promote art among the population, some museums and galleries have no entrance fees. However, I am not in favour of a free admittance due to several reasons. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.

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The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that making primary schooling free can be fundamental to guaranteeing everyone accesses to education . Some people believe that it can be considered an effective solution to poverty. In my opinion, I completely agree with this view and think that free schooling is the best way to fight poverty.

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Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

We live in a materialistic world that so many people buy things that are not necessary for them, and they even can not pay for them, so they have to borrow funds from someone else. There are many motives behind this kind of behaviour, and of course, there are many steps that can be taken to solve it.

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Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, due to rampant technological development, access to the internet is seen as a necessity. While some people believe that everyone should have the privilege to access the net for free, others argue that it should not be given equally. In this essay, we will discuss both the arguments and will provide my opinion on this matter.

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Many people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working. Other think people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A significant number of people think that persons who are more than 65 years old should be panned from resuming work. In comparison, others believe that individuals should have the choice to continue working for the time period they want. This problem had much public debate recently among people in the community. From my point of view, citizens should continue their work as long as they want. This essay will discuss whether it is useful to let people decide their retirement age, or if there should be some limitations for employees' age.

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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 believes the money should be spent on improving exisitng public transport. Discuss both views and give your own pinion.

In today's modern world, public transport has become a crucial part of people's lives who commute from one place to other for their work. Some argue that the government should spend an exorbitant amount of money on constructing new railway lines while others support improving the existing public transport. in my opinion, an improvement of current transport is more advantageous than the construction of new railways. This essay will argue the same.

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More and More students are moving to foreign countries for higher studies. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?

In the contemporary era, the vast majority of students require to study abroad for earning a higher degree. I strongly believe that overseas learning can provide great positive outcomes, while some argue that it is unnecessary. In the following paragraphs, the many reasons for supporting my opinion will be discussed in this essay.

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Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change are increasing. The government have taken measures at global level but they got only few solutions. Why is it so? How can this problem be solved?

Nowadays, two main problems threatening the world are climate change and pollution. Even though authorities tried to tackle the issue with some global solutions, many people do not believe they will work correctly. This essay will discuss the problems and their resolutions.

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The Internet has as many disadvantages as it does advantages. To what extend do you agree with this statement?

These days , it is clear that the internet has become the most important technological advance.Although I think that it maintains some obvious harmful consequences . I strongly believe that the advantages of this innovation outweigh its disadvantages .

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Other, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Others argue that imposing stricter punishments is vital in order to lessen traffic accidents. Meanwhile, some believe that there are other methods for road safety improvement. In this essay, I will be discussing both views and arrive at a conclusion before expressing my opinion.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.

Coupled with the swift advance of technology, the automatic fields are flourishing. Several people argue that automatic vehicles will be their main means of transport. Although there are both merits and demerits of this trend, I believe that it has lots of benefits compared to minor drawbacks that it might bring.

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Living in a country where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Staying in a nation where you have to speak a foreign dialect can cause serious social and practical difficulties. I completely agree that a foreign language in another country can cause social and practical problems.

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Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Wildlife protection has become one of the major concerns of many nations. Governments spend financial resources to conserve endangered animals. However, a segment of society is concerned that wildlife preservation in the modern world is a waste of money. I totally disagree with this notion. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.

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People tend to work longer hours nowadays. People say that working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their families and the society, so working hours should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays people seem to be working for longer hours. As a result, they feel it is having negative impacts on themselves, their families and society. That's why it has been proposed that working hours should be restricted. In my opinion, I agree with the proposition since I believe folks need to be in a healthy physical and mental state to accomplish goals. The essay below highlights the adverse effects caused due to the issue and the importance of restricting toiling time.

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Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believe that all companies should have the right to advertise. What is your opinion?

It is an irrefutable fact that overconsumption of fast food may lead to health-related issues. Therefore, a segment of society is convinced that fast food advertising is irresponsible and should be banned. Others, however, believe the opposite. I personally feel that fast food companies should not be restricted from advertising. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.

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In some countries, more and more people becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are reasons for this? How can people research this?

In today's world, the trend of researching the history of houses is increasing day by day. Nowadays, people from different countries are getting interested to know about the past of the home they stay in. The primary reason is to compare the present architectural construction with the previous design. Besides, people can do more research on this by using the internet.

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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?

There is no doubt that the innovations mainly the Internet, have caused a significant change in the methods of buying and selling goods. Therefore, these changes have transformed the lives of consumers. In my opinion, I would argue that it is in fact dominant for two main reasons.

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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?

It is often argued that online shopping is increasing significantly each day and has become the best way of purchases. While some people claim that this trend can pose a great threat to retail companies . I completely disagree with this view and think that it has some negative consequences for the retail sector.

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