Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (eg.dinosour,dodo,..). There are no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The extinction of animal species is a natural process that has occurred throughout Earth's history. Various factors contribute to vanishing their existence, including changes in climate, competition, predation, and, natural disasters. However, I agree with the above-mentioned statement it is important that the current rate of this phenomenon is significantly higher than expected. This essay explores the multifaceted aspects of issues and their underlying causes, effects, and potential solutions.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the country side is decreasing Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In some parts of the world, countries have been observing a higher number of citizens relocating from rural areas to cities leading to reduced population in their peripheral areas. Seen from an economic and social aspect, I believe this is a positive trend as cities generally provide more opportunities in terms of jobs and social life.

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Some people agree with spending lots of money on a large wedding, while others think a small wedding is a better option. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people argue that spending lots of money on a large wedding has a positive impact, while others believe a small wedding is a better option. I agree with the first opinion.

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Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it seems more important for employers to consider the job applicant’s social skills before their academic records. In my opinion, I strongly disagree as not always good social skills are enough to complete a task satisfactorily, as well as having academic qualifications are not a guarantee of dealing with the job appropriately. I believe that the combination of both aspects should be the best criterion in order to select an employee.

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Q: SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT EVENTUALLY ALL JOBS WILL BE DONE BY ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT ROBOTS. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?

These days with the advent of new technologies such as AI, a lot of people have lost their businesses and have been replaced by them. Someone may say that this process will continue, resulting in the loose of all the jobs. While others say that there are professions that only living humans can do. I agree with the latter opinion and process this view in this essay.

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Some students take a year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to work or to travel. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Nowadays, dropping out a year after the completion of high school for travelling or working before registering for college has become a trend among learners. In my perspective, this gap between school and university will come up with more demerits than merits.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Other however, think that changes is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Whether the relative importance of avoiding change and change is a matter of debate. While there is a grain of truth in the assertion that lives without having alternations, I side with the view that changes would bring happiness.

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Some people think the best way to solve traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Is it good or bad, to what extent do you agree?

In recent years, traffic jams are being the most predominant problem in contemporary society due to overpopulation as well as enormous machinery devices. The majority of people opine that the only best way to fix this difficulty is to provide free public service, and transport, all day long. I am in consummate disaccord with the aforementioned notion, and the following expository paragraphs will expatiate both stances with lucid examples.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some would argue that all students in universities have to study the subject they like, while others think that they have to only consider something useful for their future, for example, those related to science and technology sectors. Although learning about the latter subjects is crucial to secure a good job and salary, I believe that enrollment in whatever subject they favour leads to students being successful in their fields.

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Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Finances play a vital role in the development of everyone. And it influences the way a child grows up and prepares to meet future challenges. The opinion is that kids brought up in families with limited financial resources are better prepared to deal with problems in the future than kids from wealthy families. However, I strongly believe that children from affluent families get better chances and are better prepared for future difficulties.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In the modern world, numerous companies tend to announce their innovative products are the newest ones than others, for example, the exclusive function in a new mobile phone, in order to attract consumers to purchase them and it makes customers feel that they are using the best product. Nevertheless, there is some pros and cons perspective about this situation. In my opinion, it is a positive effect on society.

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Traffic and housing problems can be solved if moving big companies, factories and their employees out of cities. Agree or disagree?

In the modern era, economic growth is flourishing with heaps and bounds, therefore, congestion on roads and accommodation for the population has expanded and been continuously increasing. In order to solve the problem, the industries, housing for workers and the entire working sector should be moved to the rural area. I completely agree as it will help to provide more area on streets as well as it could alleviate the housing crisis.

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Children spend more time on computer games and less on sports . Why ? What do you think it is positive or negetive development

Technology has become an integral part of our society and it keeps evolving. Thus, children are drawn to spend more time on their tablets and androids rather than engaging in sporting activities. This essay will explore the reason why and the various effect as it relates to development.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both ideas and give your opinion.

Nowadays, humankind is very dependent on new and helpful technologies which are beneficial in any aspect of their growth. Consequently, many proclaim universities have to limit their education to anything related to scientific subjects. On the other hand, some people believe there are other important topics which are necessary as well. Thus, there should not be any restrictions on students’ learning themes. In this essay, both ideas will be discussed and I will illustrate my agreement with the latter approach.

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17.Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, develop countries should give other types of help to poorer countries rather than financial aid. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Wealthier nations are in great efforts to support poorer ones in solving famine by providing them with financial aid. However, it is of the opinion that this type of help does not work well and more effective alternatives are in need. Personally, I am inclined to agree with this notion.

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Some people say though indusial growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people orgue that industrial growth is cooling environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views ond, give your opinion.

Individuals are split when it comes to industrial growth. Some believe that the growth of industries is a vital factor in solving poverty. Others, on the contrary, assert that this might lead to detrimental effects on our environment earth and it is necessary to cease them rapidly. There are valid arguments on both sides, which I will discuss and conclude by clearly stating my viewpoint in the essay.

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

Many advocate the importance of being able to distinguish between wrong and right doing during early childhood. In addition, they consider gruelling the proper action to teach that difference. However, in my perspective, the crackdown is not an acceptable way of teaching and should be banned.

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some people feel that using technology is the best way to solve all our current and future problems in society, while others think we are becoming dependent and should focus on other solutions. Do you think that benefits of technology outweigh the possible disadvantages?

Some argue that society can apply technology to deal with every problem, while others say people are overly reliant on it. From my point of view, technical advancement has more disadvantages than advantages because people have been losing their problem-solving ability after asking for the help of machines too much and technology has been causing more social affairs rather than reducing them.

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Nowadays there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

As a matter of fact, it's a common acknowledgement and a debatable argument that media does not play a key role in society as a news provider for the betterment of its citizens, but collects some gossip and issues to spread, using valuable air time. Hence, the validity of this statement lies in how strongly the media justify the argument. As far as my view is concerned, I believe that the above statement is correct to an extent. In fact, by looking at the way news providers act nowadays, it's apparent, there needs to have a proper audit or a probe into this matter by relevant authorities.

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Nowadays there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. 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

It is commonly argued that media these days often concentrates on problems and emergencies rather than positive changes. Personally, I can neither wholly agree nor disagree with this statement for a variety of reasons.

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