IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 79

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that the soaring increment in the purchase of household goods has happened due to the great impact of the commercials, although they are usually not required by the public. I plainly disagree with this notion because these products are based on consumer demands, and are quite useful, thus making them popular. Further information about this will be discussed in the essay.

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Unemployment is a growing problem all over the world. What are the causes of this? What could be done to help tackle this issue? To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

In the ultra-modern era, it is a fact that, unemployment is seen in each and every corner of the nation. An increasing number of people are facing the dilemma of illiterate throughout the globe. This essay will early of all examine what had led to this happening and a few visible solutions to handle the mentioned-situation. Although some people say it is beneficial, I do not think it is necessarily the notion.

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In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

In modern days, a large proportion of students travels overseas to acquire degrees from universities for their growth, in comparison to time, when pupils preferred to pursue their education in local institutions. This essay will elucidate the benefits as well as drawbacks over this trend in modern world.

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Educationalists think that international exchange visits are important for teenage school students. Do you agree?

Nowadays, universities swap their students with educational institutions in foreign countries so that they would have international learning experience. Some education experts think that this switching is beneficial for students. I agree with this statement and discuss it in the essay.

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In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?

In recent years, unemployment has become a major problem in many countries around the globe. There can be numerous reasons behind this, in this essay I will focus on the main causes and state my opinion while providing solutions to overcome these problems.

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When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterize a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people think that success is related to either high-income people or public figures. From my perspective, I believe that self-discipline and level of education are the primary values to anyone who wants to be a successful person. This is because those qualities are the key to grab the attention of your clients and build trust with them.

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Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is a colossal upsurge in the number of people believing that nowadays, children are strained from various sources such as academic, social, and commercial. There is a widespread worry and this will leads to a myriad of concerns in one's life. There are numerous reasons and solutions to alleviate this issue.

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• In the 30 years the world has seen an increase in immigration. Many people point out the benefits of this, whereas others believe the negatives outweigh the positives. • Discuss both of these viewpoints and give your own opinions.

Globalization has increased in recent days the trend improves the numbers of immigrates across the world for various reasons. This is a ubiquitous phenomenon for everyone, while some hold the view that it has a plethora of benefits, but on the other side, some individuals think that it has negative effects. In my opinion, I agree that immigration plays an integral role in the development of a nation. The essay will further discuss both facets of a proposal with appropriate examples and reaches a logical conclusion.

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe the teenager should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

School schedule includes a variety of subjects, some of which are not interesting for every individual. While It is argued by some that all presented lessons should receive the same amount of attention, others believe that pupils should only spend time on the topics that appeal to them and thus they have a better performance in them. This essay will discuss both views in depth and explain why I believe in former opinion.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Recent years, more and more fund is allocated by the government to the arts as well as to public services and facilities. Although I agree that spending money on public services is essential, I do not think investment in the arts is a waste of money.

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Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Several individuals think that when someone speaks something, it creates a massive impact on the listener. In contrast, others believe that reading written words has a bigger influence on the minds of people. I agree with the former opinion.

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Some people think that the government should take care of disadvantaged people such as unemployed and homeless people. Do you agree or disagree?

The unemployment rate in many countries across the globe is on the rise. Similarly, the percentage of people with no roof over their head are also increasing. In this context, some people believe that the government should look after the unemployed and the homeless people. I agree that the underprivileged should be taken care of by the authorities because in many cases, they are responsible for that and it will reduce the depression from the society.

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Many schools today require students to work without pay for companies as part of their education. Is this more advantageous to students or companies?

Nowadays, several institutes have introduced an internship program in which students are required to work for a certain period without receiving any pay. This has a positive impact on students in various ways, such as gaining practical knowledge, as well as an insight of their future careers, and also an increased job opportunity. In this essay, we shall discuss the merits to it further.

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Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches

Education is considered to be a backbone of a child, therefore, it is quite obvious that it plays an immense role in the holistic development of the children. However, there is a debate about their studies after completing the high schooling; some people believe that student should have a gap of one year or more before continuing their study, in order to do some work or travelling, whereas other oppose this argument and are in favour of continuity of education. This essay will discuss both pros and cons of both approaches in the following paragraphs.

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In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children. but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in the advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Advertising is the backbone of every marketing strategy these days. Some argue that it affects children negatively, while others focus on its positive points. Nevertheless, my opinion lies with the latter.

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A 4-week holiday a year can make employees do better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the contemporary job market, each company is striving to provide the best facilities for their employees. One of the pivotal benefits is a strongly anticipated annual leave - in average, it is a one month-available option. In my opinion, it will not influence the fertility at work if the record stays constantly unchangeable.

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Some people hold the view that a good teacher is more important for education success while others think the student’s attitude is more important to succeed in education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many individuals believe that an educator contributes significantly to being successful in learning, whereas opponents advocate that the attitude of learners is more crucial. This essay examines this question from both points of view and then states my perspective, being that the presence of lecturers is more important than schoolers' behaviour in class.

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Some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Friendship is the inevitable part of the human life. People have differing opinion regarding the choice of friends. Some people believe that selection of friends should be based on the similar thinking and views, whereas many people argue that friendship among individuals with different opinion is more beneficial. As per my perspective, people should choose friends, whose thinking matches with them.

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People should choose their course of study not on the basis of their own interests, but based on the kinds of jobs they can get. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Education plays an immense role in the holistic development of the students. People have differing opinion regarding the choice of course to study. Many people argue that students should not opt any subject based on their interest, rather they the choice should depend on the availability of jobs in the country. I strongly disagree with the argument and believe that people should give the priority to the field in which they are interested.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

A section of society believes that to alleviate the criminal offences it is a constructive way to keep the offenders in the cell for a longer period. Whereas others argue that there are other superior methods to mitigate the crimes. In my opinion, keeping prisoner for a long time is not a feasible option since incurring the extra expense of government and other ways are more effective than this.

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