IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 75

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

In recent years, there has been a tendency for contemporary people to access various information through technological products. This trend could bring benefits as well as drawbacks.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a tradition in Britain that makes elderly people stay in nursing homes where they are taken care of by caregivers. It is opined by some people that the authority in the country is supposed to pay for the caregiving, whereas others consider that the families should bear the expenses. I firmly believe that both the relatives of the elderlies and the government are to take care of the expenditure. In this essay, I will showcase the reasons for my opinion.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

There is no doubt that these days many countries promote tourism. While it is sometimes thought that this development has positives to the economy of the place, others believe that this can bring numerous demerits as well. In my opinion, I firmly consider this has more benefits than negatives.

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Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some say that the way the employees dress is necessary for an organization. While others think performance at work is more important than any other qualifications. In this case, I agree with both points. Either appearance or quality is both significant and no one can stand without another. To illustrate this, I am going to explain and give some examples in the next paragraph.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Rational budgeting and diverting funds is considered to be a crucial task for any government, which includes improving public transport. Whilst some experts consider the role of roads as the key economic driver, I strongly advocate the need of up-gradation of technology in railways, as in my opinion, they are the most affordable and efficient mode of transport.

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Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?

Studying in universities is a phase where students go through a lot of pressure. A great number of students decides to take a year-long break travelling or working before enrolling for tertiary education. I completely agree with this notion and in this essay, I will discuss how effective this plan can be.

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Some people believe that technology has made men more sociable, and others think that it has made us less sociable.Discuss both views?

Many people think that the development of technology made individuals, especially men, are more outgoing, whilst others say that it encourages people to be less outgoing. This essay will discuss both perspectives.

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think that these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Crime novels and TV shows on lawlessness are getting increasingly popular in most countries. This essay will discuss that the growing wrongdoings in our lives are what makes these shows popular. In my opinion, these shows are intended towards making people more aware and cautious.

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Buying things in the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this ways outweigh the disadvantages?

Recently people have witnessed a drastic increase in the popularity of E-commerce sites as a preferred destination for purchasing things which range from books to groceries. This is primarily because of its benefits which overwhelmingly outweighs its drawbacks. Convenience and Savings are its major advantages consequently timely delivery is a minor threat to its success. This essay will not only cover both the aspects in greater detail but also support the arguments with relevant examples.

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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Learning had always been from the traditional method; schools and universities. In the present scenario, children have inclined towards the TV as an educational tool replacing the books, nevertheless, challenging for them to survive in the cut-throat competition. In my perspective, knowledge cannot be gained from a single source, multiple education sources can be used for brushing the concepts.

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Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is thought by some individuals that money is wasted by government on arts and it should be better utilized somewhere else. I totally agree with the aforementioned as there are many critical issues that are required to be addressed. In my opinion, one is poverty and the other is the lack of infrastructure in healthcare.

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Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to but local products?

There is no doubt that most a high proportion of over the world are prone to purchase goods which are produced by large companies because of their commercials and lower prices compared to local products. The main causes of buying products from large businesses are the lack of clients and having difficulties to survive. There are many solutions which should be implemented to deal with a lack of customers.

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Some of the people believe that video games are useful for children while others say these games have harmful effects. Discuss both views

Some people say that virtual games are worthwhile for kids, whilst others say that they can cause negative effects. This essay will discuss both views.

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Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the community. They believe this would benefit both the individuals, teenagers and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often believed that adolescents are supposed to do volunteer works in their spare time to contribute to their society. It is also considered that their efforts are beneficial to the public as a whole. I do not support the whole idea. In this essay, I will try to portray the reasons behind my partial disagreement.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

While some individuals believe that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals, others trust that it is caused by more important environmental problems. Both these views have valid arguments to backing their beliefs. Although they could disagree with the main subject of our environmental problems, I support the idea that they both are fighting for a good cause.

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Company’s top level authorities should get their Employees in decision-making. Discuss this view and give your opinion.

Every organization has a different method of resolving issues and conflicts at work. Some individuals believe that employers should involve their workers in important decisions. In my opinion, this method would produce propitious outcomes for both the employer and the employee. In this essay, we shall elaborate on this topic further.

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Whether people are dependent on others or not in the contemporary world had become controversial. Some believe that people are less dependent due to the development of technology. However, I am of the opinion that people are more dependent on others because people nowadays specialize in limited areas and have to rely on others' specialities.

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Some believe that charitable organizations 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.

A large population in the world is still under the grip of poverty and economic stress. For that reason, it is the responsibility of the charitable institution to support the needy, despite their country or nation. However, few others are of the opinion that the NGOs should consider only their native people. But, I strongly agree with the former view.

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Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

As research in the field of Space is quite cost-intensive so, money should be prudently spent on things which are important. I certainly agree with the aforementioned as there are much more critical subjects of concerns like the address of poverty, creation of a better infrastructure in healthcare where funding will be much wiser than spending extensively on space exploration.

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Some people think public libraries are necessary, others believe that the public libraries are useless. What is your opinion and provide with some relevant examples.

Over time there were numerous methods instigated to share knowledge and most theories and studies were written down on a piece of paper. However, with the advancement in technology,many libraries are losing their value. While some individuals believe that libraries are redundant, others think that they are beneficial. In my opinion, libraries have numerous benefits and people should utilize and visit such places frequently. In this essay, we shall discuss these two topics further.

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