IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 7

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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As global trade increase, many goods including those we use in daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transport long distance. Do benefit of this trend outweigh disadvantages?

Nowadays, as a result of climbing relationships between countries, from an economic standpoint, there are countless products that are imported from overseas. These goods that are utilized by people daily have to transport long distances. While there are some negatives associated with that, I believe the main advantages are more substantial.

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

Nowadays, in some nations, the ratio of adults to aged people is seemed to be relatively more. While both ranges of people have a vital role in society, I believe that since the younger group brings more innovations and easily adapts to the modern world, the advantages of this ratio outweigh its disadvantages.

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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

People hold conflicting views about whether pupils should choose subjects at school. While some believe that they should spend time learning about the science of foodstuff and how to make it, I argue that it would be better for everyone to be forced into certain key fields.

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Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; other say it is a waste of time and money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People seem to be either excited or worried about travelling. The benefits of travelling are not hard to spot out but there is another voice saying that travelling is wasting time and money. I will discuss both perspectives and give my own opinion.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

People are calling into question how their overall health level and average weight are balanced. In my perspective, while there are two compelling reasons that reveal why these challenges appear, some rational solutions will be figured out to overcome these problems.

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

It is argued that the best method to tackle the problem of increasing the rate of traffic jams and pollution is adjusting the price of petrol. I strongly agree with this statement although there might be other metrics to overcome these problems that will be elaborated on in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and gives your own opinion.

Evidence suggests that students have significantly been affected by both parents and school educators to be constructive individuals during their schooling age. Nevertheless, some people claim that parents can play an active role in this procedure, others believe that it is the education system’s role to do this. Both these views will be elaborated followed by my own take on. I strongly agree.

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Some people believe that criminals should be put into prison as long as possible. However, others believe that it is necessary to educate those people in local community. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

People tend to have different views about how criminals should be dealt with. While keeping lawbreakers in prisons for a long time can uphold an ordered society, I believe giving them another chance to learn how to be good citizens would bring more advantages to the local community.

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In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Education is a crucial part of people's lives. For several years, classes have been used to display knowledge to many students. However, thanks to technology improvements, some may believe that there are no reasons for attending lessons. I completely disagree with the statement due to the benefits related to face to face interaction at schools.

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The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?

For a few years, the worldwide population have shown an increasing trend. Some believe that this growth is the greatest problem that inhabitants have experienced. I agree with the statement due to the consequences of an increasing population.

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Some people agree with spending lot of mpney on large wedding while others thinks it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?

Getting married is a significant chapter in people's lives. While some decide to spend a high budget for the celebration, others believe it is not worth investing in it. I believe that it is better to use the money to purchase other most significant things.

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Some think increasing business and cultural contact between nations is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of the national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

These days, there is an ongoing debate between people believing that the rise in business and cultural affiliation between countries is positive. Meanwhile, some individuals claimed it is actually making its own way to lose national identity. It can be perceived that the advantage is cultural integration which may boost world peace while it can be disadvantageous as someone may not trace its ancestry. In this essay, I will be explaining both views.

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The job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the increase in population and demand for generic roles, the competition is super high. Some people believe that choosing a path of study at an early age will mean that the chances of landing a relevant role are higher because of the rise in competition. In this essay, I will discuss why I disagree partially with this narrative for reasons like immaturity and the negative influence of parents when going through adolescence.

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The growth of Online shopping will one day lead to all the shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that at a given time tele-purchasing will compel the closure of all bazaars throughout big cities and villages. Personally, I agree with the view owing to the fact that, eBay is faster and more convenient than in-person buying. However, it has its pitfalls. This essay will shed light on both sides of the statement and provide evidence to prove the arguments.

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Some think increasing business and cultural contact between nations is positive. Others think it leads to the disappearance of the national identity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion

Most nations globally are united together in the fight for humanity even if they are different culturally. Some people are of the opinion that enhancing trade and cultural relations is seen as a positive move whereas others believe that this move will annihilate the country's identity. In this essay, I will discuss both points and argue that bringing nations together should be seen as a win because of these reasons: world peace, financial help and military aid when needed.

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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. To what extent do you agree?

Conventional job is no longer the new normal. Earlier, people used to do a single job for their whole life but now they are finding different ways to earn money and to educate themselves.I strongly agree and I think that, nowadays, there are certain circumstances in which you have to be more flexible to work in any industry and enhance your knowledge to succeed.

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Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

While some people believe labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and computers makes our lives easier through automation, other people believe these devices creates more problems than it solves. In this essay, I will discuss why I believe modern technology helps to reduce stress by automating menial yet time-consuming tasks.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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? You should write at least 250 words.

Some individuals commented that outside playing is more relevant for youngsters' improvement than playing electronic games. Personally, I strongly agree with the view owing to the fact that outward activities socialize teenagers, on contrary, video games are sources of youngsters' health issues. This essay will shed light on both sides of the matter and provide evidence from the University Zambeze and Oxford University investigations to prove the arguments.

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In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

It is undeniable that technological and scientific developments have brought tremendous benefits to people's lives in various ways. However, arts still receive a great deal of attention. This essay will explore some insights and values of arts that a person cannot obtain from science and technology.

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In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Taking a study break after high school and before joining university is very common in some countries. Many people spend their holidays travelling all around or doing full-time jobs. There are many demerits for young people who decide to do this.

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