Samples Band 9

IELTS Discussion Writing Samples Band 9

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Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Research has established that personality and individual development are more significantly influenced by inherent characteristics than by external events encountered throughout life. While genetic predisposition undeniably plays a crucial role in shaping later developmental outcomes, it does not outweigh the influence exerted by life experiences. This essay aims to substantiate this assertion.

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Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some people are keen on eating outside the house, while others love to cook at home. This essay will discuss why this is the case and the reasons I prefer homemade meals.

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Write about the following topic: Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Studies have concluded that our personality and development rely more on the characteristics we are born with than any events that may occur and affect our lives. Even though our genetic background plays a significant role in our later development, it disagrees that they may be a greater influence than exposure to incidents or circumstances in life, and this essay will prove it.

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In some countries, more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this question?

More members of society are beginning to search the historical records of the places where they are settling in. This essay will first suggest that curiosity and preservation planning are two foremost reasons, and then demonstrate that oral accounts and local archives are reliable sources of information.

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Money is important in most people’s lives. Although some people think it is more important than others. What do you feel are the right uses of money? What other factors are important for a good life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

For decades, the importance of cash has been enhanced among citizens. There has been a sharp increase in the percentage of materialistic swarms as time goes by ;however, there is some doubt about this process. In this essay, I will give answers to both questions appropriately.

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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating and information. State which you consider to be the most effective - comics - Books - radio - television - film - theatre Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiance.

Without any doubt, in the present century, we have access to numerous technologies, through which we communicate and get information. Some of them are books, radio and films. However, including the large number of ,benefits these have a few drawbacks as well.

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Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

The majority of the masses choose to wake up before the usual time and begin the daily work. While others adopt to get up late opportunity in the day and be at work until midnight. In my opinion, I opt for the regular working hours as it is beneficial to strength and wealth. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain my point of view.

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Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead f going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The average time spent on electronic devices is eight out of the fourteen waking hours. In the last decade, technology developed fast and conquered every house. As a matter of fact, modern technology has a list of advantages and lethal disadvantages.

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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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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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Nowadays, celebrities earn more money than the politicians do. What are the reasons for this? Is it a negative or a positive development?

This is true that superstars have more revenue than politicians, so recently this has become a hot debate among people in society. This has diverse reasons and in this essay, I cite the main reasons and explain why this is a positive development.

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Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the the reasons? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages

In modern society, the decision to have offspring is postponed to later in life. In this essay, I will describe the reasons for this trend, pros and cons as a consequence of this decision. Firstly I will give examples of possible causes, secondly, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.

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"These days people succeed in their chosen profession because they are good communicators and not just experts in a particular field". Discuss the reasons and why is the case. Give reasons to your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the ability to establish an efficient intellectual connection with other individuals is a prominent criterion in approaching prosperity, particularly in the working environment. Yet, there remains a controversial debate as to whether the overall effect of this skill can be benevolent in reaching success or the expertise in a career is more influential. This essay will discuss the proposed topic from both sides of view with some detailed explanations.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

It is arguable that the advancement of the medical care scheme undoubtedly soars the life expectancy of many. Thus, communities have to look after several older individuals. In my opinion, the closest parents will deal properly with that since it is their responsibility to care for them. Although it will press the health structure. This essay will shed light on both sides of the matter and provide evidence to prove the arguments.

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Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view

Certain individuals think that it is cruel to keep non-human species in confined spaces like a zoo whereas the other outlook points to the advantages for both human and non-human species. I tend to conform to the second view but both will be discussed in this essay.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.

It is believed that the environmental protectors are alarmed concerning the overwhelming increased environmental pollution on streams, ponds and the oceans. I believe that environmental contamination brings adverse effects on aquatic wildlife and human social lives. This essay will shed light on the motives and their consequences providing evidence to prove the arguments.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. discuss both these views and give your own.

Ups and downs are part of life and there is no constant poverty or richness, it's actually varying parameters. It is believed to be the best to face hardships like having poor work or sparse treasures. It is argued to be better to do hard work and make better the worst things. This will highlight both sides of the argument and then I will put forward my own perception of the matter.

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Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration. To what consequences can it lead.

Moving to another country leaving their native place has become extremely popular these days. Immigration has shown a major effect on society. This essay will provide details about the causes of this situation and the consequences that are likely to be seen in future.

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To what extent has the internet made life more convenient? Give reasons for your answer and give any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experienc.

It is often argued that that the internet was been the most important technological achievement that made living effortlessly, especially in this time of the covid-19 pandemic and for the future of this world. It is an imperative tool when it comes to communication and industry thus promoting the development of the economy.

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To what extent has the internet made life more convenient? Give reasons for your answer and give any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experienc.

It is often argued that the internet was been the most important technological advancement of the human world as it made living effortlessly, especially in this time of the covid-19 pandemic and for the future of this world. It is an imperative tool when it comes to communication and industry thus promoting the development of the economy.

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