IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 63

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work Discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your own experiences

These days, due to cut-throat competition in the world, people are working more hours than ever before and spend fewer hours at home. This is probably because they want to earn more money and enjoy luxuries of life, whilst they have to face some issues such as lack of family interaction and boredom. Undoubtedly, there are a number of benefits and drawbacks of this phenomenon which I will highlight as it progresses.

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Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

Numerous characters deem the community is formed on regulations and legislations and assume if people start acting as they wanted the society would not be called the public; in contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm if the society is centred on laws and regulations, we will not live with freedom and civil liberties. I reckon the civilization is formulated on public policies.

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Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Numerous characters deem it is more advantageous for children to spend hours outside activities such as playing basketball, riding a bike, and hiking than staying at home; in contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm that playing virtual games in a home is better than playing outside for kids' development. I reckon it is necessary to play outside.

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Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Numerous characters deem every kid must acquire skill in playing the musical apparatus; in contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm it is a wastage of time to become competent in a musical implement. I reckon every youngster must not become capable of playing a musical appliance.

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Some believe that charitable organisations should help people no matter where they live. Others argue that charities should only help those living in the country where the charity is based. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is believed by certain individuals that charities should assist anyone living anywhere in the world and I also endorse the aforementioned statement, however, others feel that charitable bodies should only aid the ones residing in the nation it belongs to. Both the sides will be discussed in the essay below with relevant examples.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

While some people opine that asking private issues of an applicant is significant during the interview, others think the complete opposite of the view. In my opinion, some internal information should be asked to judge the candidate properly; however, both views will be discussed in the essay.

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Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In our modern society, only a minority of people would like to spend ages cooking for their meals, while the majority nowadays prefer to buy takeaway foodstuff instead of cooking at home. Whether it is ideal to buy ready-made feed compared to self-cooked meals is certainly up for debate. In my opinion, the advantages of this development definitely do not outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, the following essay will discuss the reasons behind the phenomenon and outline the benefits and drawbacks of it.

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The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Numerous characters deem our conventional educating program will be altered, and students will not be attending in their classroom; in contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm pupils will be studying at school. Besides this, the old educational program will be lasting as usual. I reckon the current model will surely change by the 2050s.

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Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many people have the opinion that annual examinations are the best way to analyze student’s performance while maintaining that continuous assessments such as weekly assignments and project work are an unsatisfactory way to assess the student. I agree with the statement to some extent as I believe that assessing students continuously can help improve their performance to the most extent.

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Today more countries import food different parts of the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

Numerous characters deem taking daily goods from foreign nations is dangerous for the public, assuming this cash flow must get directed to growing vegetables and livestock. In contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm this trend allows us to buy cheaper foods. In this essay, I will discuss, firstly, the merit of producing foods on its own and secondly, the negative aspects of this phenomenon, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people believe that capital punishment should not be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Numerous characters deem that the death sentence is necessary for critical crimes; meanwhile, certain groups of people oppose and affirm the idea that it is not right to kill miscreants for their offence. In this essay, I will discuss, I examine firstly, how sparing offenders can give new opportunities to them, also negative aspects of finishing lawbreakers, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Genetic engineering is a dangerous trend. It should be limited. To what extent do you agree?

An important issue today is regarding whether the science of genes should be restricted to a minimum, or should it be developed. Nowadays some people are of the opinion that this type of engineering is too risky. However, there are those who believe in the power of DNA manipulation. In this essay, I am going to elaborate on the given topic and show my approval of limiting the trend.

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The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Numerous characters deem authorities spending on art fields such as traditional songs or opera plays is a wastage of public wealth, in contrast, certain groups of people oppose and affirm this cash flow must get directed to social services. I absolutely agree with this statement and believe that giving more funds to hospitals and school is more beneficial than investing in artistic activities.

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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothing and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only thinks about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Children nowadays are encouraged to make their own decisions on daily matters, from tiny tasks like entertainment to essential matters which is food and clothing. However, some people argue that this might result in children having a mindset of only thinking about themselves while others believe that it is a great chance for children to learn making decisions on matters that affect them. In my opinion, I agree that children should make their own choices daily. The following essay will discuss both of the views and conclude by restating my own opinion.

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Some people believe that only employees who have worked at a company for a long time deserve to be promoted to a higher position. What is your opinion about this?

It is believed by certain individuals that those employees who have longer tenures with organisations are deserving to climb the ladders of seniority while others feel promotions should be rewarded to the individuals who contribute significantly to their work even if they have fewer years of experience within the company and I also endorse this idea. Both sides will be discussed in the essay below.

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Some people feel that boarding schools (where students or pupils live at the school during the term) are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides of this debate and reach a conclusion.

It is believed by some that residential schools are a beneficial choice for children, whereas others consider this as a wrong statement. It would appear that both views have their positives and negatives.

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Some people think that it would be better for larger companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The metropolitan cities are becoming densely populated day by day. Many individuals believe that it would be better for bigger companies and industries to relocate to the outskirt of urban cities. I agree with the idea. In my opinion, there are more benefits than drawbacks.

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These days the fashion in clothing are constantly changing. Is this affecting Individuals and the environment in a positive or a negative way

Nowadays, every day some new fashion-trends are coming to the market. While it is a good way of exploring the world, sometimes it may even hamper people's mindset or our nature to some extent. Though there are arguments, I radically believe that changing and experimenting new things have more benefits than the drawbacks. This essay will discuss both views and explain why I think so.

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People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. What are the advantages of this development?

With technological advances in different fields, like communication and transportation, people can live anywhere in the entire world and keep working from abroad. Technology introduced new computer programs that allow employees to make meetings and connect with everyone in the work environment in any place. In addition, nowadays individuals can easily travel around the world due to advances done in all transportation types. I strongly agree that these advances are for the best and facilitate everyone's life.

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

Treatment for a health issue is now so expensive that some think, it is better to concentrate more on prevention rather cure. Although putting a stop to the disease is always a good option, sometimes health could not be controlled and cure is a necessity. While there are arguments, I radically believe that investment should be done in research to prevent trouble more, despite some special circumstances. This essay will discuss both views and explain why I think so.

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