Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Employers sometime ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Submitting job applications and following through with subsequent interviews are essential to landing a job, especially in the competitive society we are in. Occasionally, companies tend to enquire about a candidate’s private information. I personally find it appropriate to do so as it could be advantageous to both parties. However, the following essay will explore different opinions regarding this enquiry.

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Some people think that we should divide students based on their academic ability, while others think we should educate all students together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Differentiating the students based on their results is already an in-place procedure in some institutions. Few people believe that by doing this pupils with higher academic skills can boost their abilities, while others believe it is an improper way of teaching and suggest that everyone should be taught equally. Albeit the positives and negatives of this debate are still in conflict, I believe dividing can loss of students' zeal to perform well.

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Many museums charge for admission, while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admissions to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

Over the past few decades, various kinds of museums are built in society. Some think that many museums should pay entry fees, but others assert that it is a drawback to the public. I personally think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

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Some people think that we should divide students based on their academic ability, while others think we should educate all students together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that the pupils should be separated by learning centres who are having different educational skills, but the rest of the individuals have strong faith that tutors have to instruct the learners collectively. Although dividing juveniles as per their level can lead intelligent juveniles away from distractions, I firmly opine that giving guidance together assists to enhance confidence in weaker students and they imitate their highly skilled peers.

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Some people believe that teaching music in schools is a vital part of growing up and the human experience, whilst other believe that teaching music in schools is a waste of time and resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have contradictory views about whether schools should teach pupils music or not. While teaching music is beneficial to some extent, I believe it is not necessary for it to be a subject at schools.

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Some believe that it is a better idea for people to communicate through internet while others believe that face to face education is far more important than privious one. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

One of the social concerns today relates to the communication phenomenon. While it is widely believed that using the internet to interact with people is the best way to talk, others believe communicating face-to-face has more benefits than the previous one. In my opinion, I prefer directly communicating to talking through online.

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Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Computers are now more commonplace in schools than they were before, so many are of the view that the teacher will play no role in educating children. From my perspective, I completely disagree with this notion and this essay will elaborate on my rationale.

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It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It has been suggested that saving and providing money for their own retirement rely on an individual's duty. I think it is a very crucial issue. Individuals can be found on both sides of the argument with strong logic. However, l strongly disagree that Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit because retirement is the responsibility of the state.

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Nowadays, some people believe that fashion is too important for young people and it has a negative impact on people and society. Do you agree for disagree?

No doubt, fashion plays a major role in the new generation of people however these days everyone loves to ware modern and trending stuff.Nonetheless , it also has a bad effect on youngsters' life as they give less importance to their own cultural values. Personally, I agree with this phenomenon and I shall briefly explain my viewpoint in further paragraphs.

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Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think some benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

International partnership is considered to be beneficial to ecological preservation. I agree with this notion although others may reckon that it yields more advantages for global business engagement.

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Genetic engineering is an important issue in modern society. Some people think that it will improve people's lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion?

There are contradictory views about genetic engineering. While this discovery contains some dangers, I believe it has been one of the most important developments of human beings ever.

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some people believe that museums should be enjoyable and entertaining to to attract young people, while others think that museums should only serve educational purpose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Places that display art and history play a significant role in our lives as they teach us about many things. According to some, these should be more entertaining while others say that they should be a source to learn. According to me, it could be said that museums should serve as a place to have fun but the knowledge part cannot be neglected as well. Thus, this essay will reflect both viewpoints.

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Big salary is more important than Job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree.

It is argued that earning lots of money has more significance to people than being fulfilled in their job. This essay totally disagrees with this statement. I believe that people care about being happy at their job because money cannot buy happiness and being fulfilled at work can lead to promotion to better positions.

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In the future, people may have to live on other planets. Some think that is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is a hot discussion that the population of Earth would be shifted to other planets. Some experts opine that it is vital to spend some amount on research work for this cause. However, some consider it a wastage of resources. As far as I am concerned, I based on later thought. I shall propagate my point of view in this regard in the paragraphs to come.

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With Growing of traffic problems and air pollution should price of petrol be increased. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often stated that increased fuel fees could reduce traffic congestion due to contamination.Similarly, I would like to argue that this is the case because people will use public transportation and car companies will decrease the production of petrol engines.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information such as their hobbies, and interests and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful.others disagree Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

At certain times while applying for a job, people are asked to give details on private information like their marital status,hobbies,and things that interest them. The importance of requesting details such as this is often argued about,while some feel it is relevant,others feel otherwise. However, I feel that it is not useful, they should rather focus on the skills and level of education of an applicant.

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Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

While fundamental capabilities such as cooking or dressing are considered unnecessary in school curricula, some people suggest that only academic knowledge for passing exams should be taught at school. In my opinion, I completely disagree with the mentioned notion.

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Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree?

In today's digital age, it is undeniable that young people are increasingly relying on computers and mobile phones for connection. While some argue that this trend has a negative impact on their reading and writing skills, I completely agree that it does.

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Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the education benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?

The role of testing in education systems worldwide cannot be overlooked. While examinations provide valuable insights into teaching effectiveness and serve as a comprehensive measure of students' understanding, it is important to acknowledge the drawbacks associated with testing. Despite these limitations, I firmly believe that the advantages of score-card merit grading outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some people believe that teenagers should study all school subjects. Others argue that they should focus on only the subjects that they are good at or find most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is true that these days people encourage their young generations to master all the subjects, partly others think it is less essential to understanding each material at school. While there are some arguments related to this statement, I believe that it will be beneficial for youngsters to learn all the core subjects.

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