IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 52

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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The debate on cash versus credit card has been going on for some time. Credit is still a fairly new concept within the history of finance; so many people would rather stick with paper money. According to you, which is a better payment method, cash or credit? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the implementation of demonetisation, payment methods became a hot topic of discussion. While some side towards credit cards, many people still prefer to stay with cash citing the reason that credit is still a newer concept in the long history of finance. This essay elaborates on why I feel that credit cards are a preferred payment method as compared to physical currency.

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Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?

Research on personality development is a vast topic in the field of psychology. There is a view that nothing can alter our identity as it is determined by our genes before our birth. This essay elaborates, why I completely disagree with this view.

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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?

It is a belief by some section of society that people who entertain have been able to charge a hefty sum. In this essay, I will enunciate upon the ideas for my rationale and will ponder upon other professions that should have better pay.

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Prevention is better than cure. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree.

Globalisation has brought both boon and bane to human life. Progress brings a lot of changes in the overall development of anything, so is with health. Nowadays it is easy to take precautionary measures than opting to go for treatment of any disease as it becomes very expensive to cope with the same. I agree with the statement and I will discuss this in the following paragraphs.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Work is essential to survive and takes a huge chunk of our lives. In the past, it was quite common to have one job for your entire life, however, time seems to be changing. I think having several earning streams will be a new normal in near future, which will also require us to keep on learning new skills.

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The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society?

Nowadays, with the involvement of cigarette, people are able to achieve a temporary feeling of satisfaction since the chemical components lie in the content of smoke. Still,the presence of nicotine has been the culprit for being addicted thus this result is eliminating the chance of giving up on smoking. So the purpose of this essay is to indicate major factors that contribute to the addiction as well as methods to tackle the problem.

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At the present time, the population of some countries include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, the number of youths in some societies are relatively higher than those of senior citizens. I believe the benefits of creating new innovations are more important compared to any disadvantage it might bring.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Today, the arguments about talents are widely controversial. Some people say that certain people are born naturally with some specific talents, such as sport or music, whilst others think that they can be learnt to accomplish that. Therefore, in this essay, I would like to examine those 2 views as well as provide a plausible conclusion regarding that matter.

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Some people say it is important to keep your home and workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct place. What is your opinion?

Some individuals think that keeping our surrounding such as houses and workplaces tidy together with a proper organisation in location . In order to express the unification of idea, I strongly agree with this opinion since tidiness contributes to one's reputation and hygiene.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and museum, is a wast of money. Government must invest this money in public service instead. To what extend do you agree with this statement?

History plays a prominent role in a nation's culture and diversified its value from other places of the world, the authorities should take a lot of initiatives and invest a hefty amount in museum and music to keep them alive. However, there are few people who tend to believe argue that the government should look after healthcare, educational and employment services instead of wasting it on the arts. This essay will elicit the rationale on both the views then only I will give my opinion.

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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, experts throughout both the advancement and developed world have debated whether the advent of sophisticated modern technology such as mobile phones, laptops and iPad have helped to enhance and improve people’s social lives or whether the opposite has become the case. Personally, I strongly advocate the former view.

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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organisation's should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the present Era, there is no doubt that the biosphere is getting contaminated due to the excessive and false use of natural resources which results in the depletion of these sources. So, these environmental issues are becoming a growing concern. However, according to some ,people this issue can be rectified only by authorities and big companies. So, in my opinion, the government and large organisations can not ameliorate these issues alone without the participation of dwellers.

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Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A highly controversial issue today relates to what is the best way to a successful career. While some people argue that it is better to get a diploma, others believe the best option is to go straight to the job market after school. In this essay, I am going to examine this question from both points of view and then explain why I believe getting a job after school is better.

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Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, however, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is a debatable issue that whether youngsters should follow their customs or not, however, some say that others argue that they should have the freedom to do whatever they want. In this essay, I will discuss both views, and I will also explain why I feel that now the younger generation should live freely.

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International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist. Do the advantages of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages.

There are many countries in the world, that are dependent on tourism. For such countries, it is inevitable to allow tourists. I believe the advantages of travellers visiting a country are more of significance than its disadvantages. This essay will reveal the fact that tourism should be promoted for obvious under-mentioned reasons.

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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Advertisements have become a huge part of our life. While some believe that it is a manipulative medium, others think it informs us about the products that may be useful. I am of a belief that it depends on the eyes of the beholder.

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More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is obvious that nowadays more and more people prefer to use various electronic devices in order to access information. It is a common belief that it is unnecessary to have hard copies of books, magazines and newspapers. In this essay, I will explore the matter and explain why I totally agree with this notion.

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In cities, space for housing should be created by knocking down historic buildings. What is your opinion?

Some people favour the idea that historic buildings should be demolished in order to provide space for housing. In this essay, I will explore this notion and explain why I strongly disagree with this notion.

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Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, others think that life in the countryside is more suitable. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both places.

Living in urban areas helps to provide a greater lifestyle to teenagers whereas spending life in a rural area from childhood has more beneficial than in cities. This essay will suggest that the range of available opportunities are the biggest advantages of having urban life, but pollution and the weakest family bonds are the primary disadvantages of this notion.

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International tourism is now more common than ever before. Some feel it is a positive trend but others don’t. Give your opinion.

Global relationship drastically going upward between most of the countries and trade is the basic factor of this phenomenon. In recent years, visiting in other countries are more convenient and adopted as a local visit. While a certain segment of society take it as an advantage, whereas some short-sighted is satisfied with their boundaries . I would like to outline my opinions in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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