Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Thr most important consideraion when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everyone has a dream to achieve success in life which is quite hard and need effort, therefore, the majority of the population always looking for lucrative employment after completion of their education. However, to some ,extent I deny the aforementioned statement because money is not everything for human beings.

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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low- cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

One of the problems most of the countries of the world are experiencing is air congestion. One cause for this issue is the low-cost passenger tickets. Some people believe that steps should be taken to reduce this traffic by the authorities. This essay will discuss my point of view in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think enjoying the presennt is more important that planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many opine that relishing the present besides living at the moment is more significant than having programmes for the future for both countries and citizens. From my point of view ,I completely disagree with this idea.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement

In this contemporary epoch, the population is preferring to move abroad for education as well as for better career prospects owing to which they have to depend on the foreign terminology for their routine tasks, which can be problematic for them in society. In my opinion, although a foreign accent may create a barrier for human beings, they still have the choice to learn any dialect before moving abroad.

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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. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Recently, the debate on whether university students should study whatever they like has been heated. As far as I am concerned, focusing on students' interest in the university should be better for the future development of society. This essay will discuss both sides and elaborate on my view.

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Some people think that platic shopping bags should be banned because they contribute to land and sea pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays the question of whether the government should ban plastic shopping bags due to their contribution to land and sea pollution has been receiving a great deal of public attention. I totally agree with the statement because of some reasons mentioned below.

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Many people say that universities should only offer to young students with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Education is an integral part of our lives, and tertiary education is crucial for achieving success. Although numerous people think that Universities should choose young scholars with more outstanding scores, the rest believe that Universities should accept students of all ages with minor marks. From my perspective, every university candidate of all types, young students with higher scores older students with lower scores, should have the right to pursue higher studies from those institutions.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be a good member of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Young children today will grow into responsible citizens tomorrow. However, there is an ongoing argument on who should teach discipline to them ? parents or school. In my opinion, it is the responsibility of both to raise their young one's to become ideal members of society.

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The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Due to the high unemployment rate, many people believe that governments should provide their citizens with a standard effortless salary even when they are jobless; therefore they can rely and live on it. Personally, I think the government should only give money to unemployed individuals and not provide basic property for employed persons.

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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Write at least 250 words)

Communication plays a pivotal role in surviving in any part of the world. Some people agree that speaking is more crucial than writing, whereas others disagree. I agree with the idea to some extent; however, I believe the opposite is also true in certain circumstances.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Human beings have inhabited this planet for a very small duration as compared to most of the trees and animals around us. But, we have created a menace around here in such a little time. Some people think that the loss of some plant and animal species are the biggest concern of our time while few others believe that there are some more important environmental problems. Let us discuss each point of view individually.

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It is better for college students to live away from home rather than live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, most secondary boarding school enlistment would prefer boarding schooling to be day admission. Although there are contrasting opinions on this, in this essay I will argue in support of the former view.

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Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Music, along with other types of arts, is believed to bring about several benefits for everybody and thus many specialists suggest the education of musical instruments for children. I completely advocate this notion because of the psychological development and talent nurturing potentials of young learners.

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Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

There are a number of people who believe that living in rural areas is easier to have a better healthy lifestyle. Whereas, some people argue that it is more beneficial in health for them to live in cities. From my perspective, I agree with the latter.

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Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to university. Others say that it depends on other factors. What is your opinion?

There are tremendously controversial perspectives heating a debate over success. While some claim that tertiary education is the sole tactic to achieve success, the opposite makes a statement that there are other elements contributing to feats. I would contend that while each has its own redeeming features, it is optimal to combine both mentioned statements.

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The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a tremendously controversial perspective heating up a debate over whether the cost of fossil fuel is raised in order to address the environment's issues. I consider myself an opponent of this idea.

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Some feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

In recent days, people have had various views about whether advertising is giving positive effects or negative ones. A number of individuals argue that the impacts of advertisements are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think that they are negative. The following paragraphs will discuss both views in detail, but I personally believe that ads are promoting numerous positive effects.

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The prevention of health problems and health illness is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?

Health is the most important part of human life, therefore the government should spend money to promote healthy behaviour in order to prevent illness. I strongly agree with this statement and the following examples will be provided in order to support my point of view.

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The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a controversial perspective heating up a debate whether the most effective solution to the global environmental issue is to drastically raise fuel prices. However, I consider myself an opponent of this idea because I would contend that it is not the best tactic to address this dire problem.

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Should government funding be spent on education and healthcare system? What is your opinion?

There is a controversial perspective heating a debate whether the educational system and medical care should be invested in by the authorities. While each of them has its own redeeming features, I would contend that it is optimal to pour money into both mentioned aspects.

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