IELTS Writing Samples Band 9. Page 96

IELTS Writing Samples Band 9

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Some People say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The awareness regarding the children, nurturing has been drastically changed. This has led to a debatable issue, whereas some people perceive that parents should introduce the team activity, which helps in their development during their free time. However, others think that a juvenile can utilize their time by their own as per their interest. This essay will discuss my stance with arguments in the below paragraphs.

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Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the performance of an individual is assessed by conducting periodical examinations and tests in all around the world. However, this methodology may not be the perfect way of determining the knowledge and skills of the students. In my opinion, I completely agree with this notion.

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Some think that ambition is a good quality. Is it important to be ambitious? Is it a positive or negative characteristic? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is under question that ambitious is advantageous or not. Some people believe that it is a vital and beneficial personality while others hold an opposite view. In my opinion, an ambition that is positive or negative depend on the way people control it. This essay will focus and explain this issue.

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Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Schools are now focusing on teaching traditional subjects such as history than any other subject and some people argue that more time should be dedicated to teaching skills that will help the school children with job opportunities. In my opinion, I strongly agree that spending more school hours in impacting knowledge that will provide students with job opportunities is the best.

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Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the most conspicuous trends in today's world is planting trees. Some people believe that trees should be planted in and around the city. On the other hand, others argue that cities are for building homes not for plantation. As such, there are both merits and demerits for this trend. I agree that vegetation is essential for human existence and this essay will explain it in detail.

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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

One of the most conspicuous trends in today's world is computer usage. Some people argue that excessive use of the computer can have more drawbacks than advantages. On the other hand, others believe that to cope up with changing trends early exposure to technology is needed in a rapidly changing information. As such, there are both merits and demerits for this trend. I agree that the pitfalls can overwhelm the potential benefits of this trend.

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Some people think high-end technology can prevent and cut down the rate of committing crime. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that technological advances have made our lives easier and comfortable. Therefore, some individuals believe that the use of state-of-the-art technology can help in checking crime rates too. I agree with the statement and will discuss about it in the essay.

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Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?

One of the most conspicuous trends in today's world is teenagers playing video games instead of playing in the outdoors. Many parents are worried with the decline in daily exercise and cognitive skills. As such, there are both merits and demerits for this trend, this essay will explain the drawbacks of this development and explain them in detail.

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In some areas of the US, a curfew was imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to go out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

As the curfew is being imposed due to some emergency situations. Now, there has been some time restrictions allotted for the teenagers, especially during the night time for hanging out, unless they are safeguarded by the adults. In my opinion I completely agree with this welfare measure taken against youngsters safety.

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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

There has been an ongoing debate where to build an inhabitant for the people in the metropolis as having no space left in the urban areas. However, some people perceive that this land is available in the rural areas only which must be utilized for the agricultural and forest. This essay will discuss my stance with supporting arguments in the below paragraphs.

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is widely believed that successful sports persons make huge money than other people who are eminent in their respective fields. In my opinion I don't agree with this statement, it all depends upon your effort and determination.

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

Nowadays, many purchasing outlets have online platforms and thus, have led to an increase in the online shopping industry. Some people are of the opinion that this growth will result in the closing down of conventional shops in the cities. In my opinion, I agree with this perspective. This essay will discuss the reasons why I think the thriving of online shops will ultimately lead to the closure of walk-in shops.

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Planting trees if very important, some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of the cities and town, while others say that housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued by some people that planting trees in empty regions of the cities and towns is an extremely essential plan. Others believe that governments should use these areas to provide people with accommodation. Nevertheless, I utterly agree with both ideas, as I will opine my reasons for this support in this essay.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children ?

It is crucial that morality should be taught to children at their earliest stage of life. I agree to a certain extent that disciplinary actions would aid moulding a child’s behaviour. This essay would succinctly discuss how the punishments assists to differentiate right and wrong and what kind of punishments could be used to teach children to improve their behaviour.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children ?

It is crucial that morality should be taught to children at their initial stage of development. I strongly agree that punishments would be required to improve the youth behaviour to a greater extent. This essay would succinctly discuss what kind of punishments could be used to teach children along with the importance of it in the learning process.

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Some people think the governments should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles in order to solve the environments problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, there is an ongoing discussion between people about the potential benefits to the environment when fuel emissions were reduced. While some people suggest the authorities to raise gas costs, in order to address this issue, it may not be practical considering the broader scenario. Hence, I completely do not agree with this approach. In this essay, I shall explain the reasons behind my disagreement with the given statement, and provide examples as required.

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Some people think that current environmental issues are global problems and should, therefore, be dealt with by the government while others believe that these problems can only be tackled by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In the contemporary world, the concern for the degrading environment is at the peak. Some people believe it is possible for an individual to make a difference, while others feel it cannot be solved without authorities intervening in the matter. In my opinion, the government has an indispensable role in such matters.

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In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion on the roads. What are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

In urban centres around the world, a great deal of time is wasted daily due to traffic jams. This is a serious issue because it affects people's livelihoods and mental health. This essay will consider the main causes of traffic congestion, before proposing two possible solutions.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is indeed that the advancement in the technology has changed our life predominantly. Many people perceive that people have a number of alternatives available in all the walks of life, as compared to the past. I strongly agree that momentarily, the people have both a better the standard of living and the amount the choices.

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Foreigners have a tendency to live in the rural area. Give the pros and cons of this and relevant exapmles to support.

In this day and age, foreigners have a tendency to live in the rural area. This composition will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

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