IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 66

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Nowadays many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Significant numbers of people move to other countries because of exciting job opportunities. It is often argued that it is a positive development for children, who belong to these families, whilst others disagree and think kids will suffer from many typeof hurdles. In my opinion, I agree that children will get a plethora of benefits from this trend. The essay will further discuss both facets with appropriate examples reaches a logical conclusion.

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Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although it is sometimes thought that green areas ought to be allocated more space in city planning, others consider that construction of new accommodations is more important. In my opinion, I believe that the emphasis should be on building houses as it is one of the basic needs of humankind.

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The death penalty is the best way to control and reduce serious crime. To what extent do you agree?

Some people believe that capital punishment is no humane way for execution, even if that person has committed a grave offence. Others think that the extreme penalty is necessary to keep the security system efficient in society. Personally, I believe that capital punishment is a necessary evil for a grave offence. This essay will support my opinion with some reasons and examples.

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In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A popular topic today is regarding whether photographs and movies are more expressive approach than writings, poetry, and even books. It is commonly believed that this is true.However, in this essay, I am going to elaborate on this topic and show my disapproval.

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International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Global tourism is a blessing for many countries while it is a curse for some specific fields such as the indigenous people and the climate.Despite having few demerits the merits overweigh overwhelmingly due to the consequent expansion of trade and commerce.This essay will describe both sides of worldwide tourism with an example from my life.

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Supermarkets should only sell food products from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinions on this?

A commonly held belief is that food markets should sell domestic products only and stop importing from other countries. In this essay, I am going to elaborate on this topic and show why I am in favour of this statement.

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Some people prefer to spend time with their own age group while others like to spend their time with different age groups. Discuss both views and gibe your opinion.

Time is the only thing which cannot be regained if lost.Hence, it is important that we spend it carefully.In this context, a few individuals always like to give their time to their contemporaries whereas some want to spend it with the ones who are elder or younger to them. In the current essay, I would discuss both views and give my opinion.

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some people think they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Other believe governments should tightly control the use of freshwater as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

From the birth of the earth, aqua is a fundamental resource for every species. However, there are predominantly two contrasting views where a section of society vehemently deems that each individual has their birthright on water consumption; others emphasize that authorities ought to manage the need of drinkable aqua as its quantity is limited. In my view, under the natural cycle of freshwater, the consumption always lags behind the proportion.

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Many companies use advertisement to increase sales. What are the main reasons that make an advertisement effective? Is it a good thing or bad thing to the society?

Several companies rely most of their business on the advertisement to increase sales. There are a number of reasons to make propaganda effective. However, it is not always made for the common good. Society has felt many times the positive and the negative effect of advertising.

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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.

History has shown numerous situations where many pandemics are controlled by preventing them.Hence, I strongly agree with the given statement that controlling the attack of a disease is always better than treating it after it enters a body because getting a vaccine for a virus involves a lot of finance and time. In the current essay, I would elaborate my opinion with relevant examples.

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Nowadays people live longer after they retire. How does this affect individuals and society? What can be done about this?

In today’s world, because of the advancement in the medical sector more and more health conditions are becoming curable, as a result, in general, the death rate of elderly people has decreased and they live longer even after their retirement. In some ways,it has negative impacts on the individuals themselves and society as a whole especially in case of finance. These problems can be solved by advanced government norms which favours senior citizens.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be usefull in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Under the advanced technology, more subjects are opened for cultivates students to engage in the updated and useful industries. This is believed that undergraduates studying for knowledge in high-technology are the best way for their development. I can not agree with those views, as every student should choose their field according to their interest.

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More and more people want to own items by famous brands. What are the reasons for this? Is it a negative or positive impact?

It is trendy to buy luxury goods these days. Being affected by consumerism, Many people think that items by famous brands could make their life much happier. However, it can have a negative influence on society.

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Some people think that children should learn how advertisements try to persuade them in school. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertising is considered to be the most common method followed by the vast majority of corporations. Although it is an effective marketing tool for the seller to market their product, I believe children should be certainly be made aware of this deceptive means at the very school level.

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Some environmentalists have advocated building wildlife sanctuaries to protect endangered species. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of doing this.

Human activities in the transformation of the world have led to the deforestation, some of the ecologists believe that national parks should be constructed to prevent the extinction of some species. This essay will examine positive aspects of it in the first half and the later section, the negative side will be discussed.

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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

21st century is the era of opportunities. With the advent of science and technology, the world has seen tremendous changes in every way. Although some argue that life was more peaceful a decade ago, I strongly believe that we are so fortunate to be part of this generation. This essay will explain why I am content, and what made this time so special than before.

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It is often said “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?

Cultural sensitivity is often considered to be crucial by some when visiting a country.In my opinion, I believe that accepting and adapting the mores of a host-state makes the journey far more joyful as well as I am of the opinion that devoid of speech awareness is a great barrier to explore the culture of the destination.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be best way to get a job.On the other hand,other people think that getting experience and developing soft-skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

While some people think that, graduating from university opens many paths of employment, others believe on-hand experience and interpersonal skills are the key factors of job placement. In my opinion, being a scholar serves better professional opportunities; however, both views will be discussed.

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Some people believe that it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. Many believe that friends should accord with them, whereas others think that this is better to have a diverse opinion in a friendship. I will discuss both viewpoints and give my point of view in the following paragraphs.

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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A commonly held belief is that 21’st century is the best possible time to live in, due to the fast pace of technological development. However, there is an opposing opinion that people in the past were happier.In this essay, I am going to elaborate on the topic and give reasons why I am content for living in this era.

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