Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in puplic services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, craft faculties are invested by financial resources from the authorities have been built with a big number in the central area of big cities while the infrastructure of public assistance is not noted to put much money on their investment. I do agree that the government should spend much more money on these services; however, I do not think that they should not neglect the art investment.

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In most countries multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more important. This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life. Do you agree or disagree?

It has been pointed out that the products produced by multinational corporations are becoming more vital for many nations, and this situation has been damaging our quality of life. I completely agree with this brief as extremely relying on importing items is detrimental to our environment and the importing countries economy.

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While recruiting a new employee, the employer should pay more attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

It is commonly believed that employees should be more aware of personal qualities rather than qualifications and experience when hiring new personnel. I partially agree with this belief because even though personal characteristics are relevant, it is crucial to assess experience and education to recruit new employers.

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Advertising discourages people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that advertising is an art that can stimulate people with different tastes and needs to buy similar products. I agree that a perfect advertisement can change each person’s mind and could be able to convince the majority of the population for following the trends.

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In many places, new homes as 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?

With the increasing population it has become a pressing problem to find suitable homes, since there is a lack of space, especially in urbanised areas. Therefore, the only areas available are in the countrysides. While some individuals oppose building houses in villages, I believe it is necessary to do so. My views with appropriate reasons will be elaborated in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Few people find comfort in their friends, who always agree with their opinions, whereas, some people prefer mates who challenge their views. In my opinion, I would always prefer that people in my circle give me honest and contrasting viewpoints.

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it is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

One of the highly controversial issues today relates to whether it is possible to train and become a good professional at music or sports or only spontaneous talents are supposed to have a successful career. I am going to examine this question in both views and then I give my own opinion on the matter.

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Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The development of a more impoverished country depends on the growth of health and education sectors and cross-border trades. Nevertheless, some people believe that more prosperous countries should take more responsibility for growing the backward one. In this essay, I will exhibit why I completely disagree with this notion.

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Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think they should focus on academic study only. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In this day and age, in order to compete in the dog-eat-dog world, it is imperative to acquire necessary skills related to the job market. Resultantly, whereas some individuals claim that tertiary education should give more concentration on providing with the required skills of employment, others contend that universities have the only responsibilities to deliver better academic study to students. I, too, wholeheartedly feel that the main purpose of higher studies is to gain deep and broad knowledge in a certain field.

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ESTABLISHING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AT THE WORKPLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT AS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF every person is to focus on the work. To what extent do you agree?

A regular person spends more than one-third time of the day in the office. Some individuals believe that their primary goal at the workplace is only to focus on the work rather than maintaining a good relationship with their co-workers. Though it is important to focus and complete the tasks given to them, I believe establishing a good connection between team members is way more important as it has benefits that should be discussed in detail.

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’ How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

Buying a car is progressively increasing over the last three decades that has resulted in a major problem of traffic jams in many world cities. I am of the opinion that there are several reasons that have led to this trend and governments across the globe should take appropriate measures to curb the use of private cars. This essay will discuss both these aspects in a brief.

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Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays nurturing the offspring plays a huge role in today's generation. Some people believe that constantly monitoring the teenager is a better way of paternity. While others think that, they have to learn from their surroundings or their mistakes. I believe that adolescents have to examine their surroundings and try to learn from them. In this essay, I would discuss self-caring and parental caring.

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An increasing number of people are now using the internet to meet new people and socialise. Some people think this has brought people closer together while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In the midst of the technology-driven global world, the internet plays an important role in this modern era. Some people believe that human beings interact with each other whereas, another group of thinkers support that people feel lonely. Both have their own pros and cons. Therefore, before commenting on my decision, both sides will be discussed further in this essay.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?

In the modern era, the government keeps increasing the age of retirement. Some people think this decision is in favour of elderly people, while others believe retirement should not decide on the basis of age. It should be decided on the basis of mental and physical ability. I completely agree that the retirement age should be decided on the basis of some criteria and work.

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‏Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Do harsher punishments deter crime? One famous US journal stated that there are several methods that can be done to stop crimes. Whereas, some argue that there are different ways. I believe that these days there are particular methods to prevent crime.

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University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It has been pointed out that university learners only concentrate on their major. Several individuals suggest that apart from learning their own professions, students also ought to be encouraged to learn a massive number of other subjects by their schools. I completely agree with this idea as learning a wide range of knowledge has benefits in terms of learning their own major and fostering creative thinking.

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discharge people from using their cars?

Traffic congestion has become a serious problem since people have been purchasing more cars across the globe for the last three decades. I strongly agree with the statement given above. This essay will discuss the problem and viable solutions to discourage people to use their private vehicles.

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Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree.

In recent times, the number of young people being convicted for various offences has drastically increased. While certain persons believe that younger people involved in serious crimes deserve to be sentenced as adults, others however do not share these views. I completely disagree however I will explain why I believe some might think everyone deserves the same punishment.

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Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.

It is obvious that a huge environmental problem causes by changing climate has become crucial during the last decades. While some people argue that human beings should stop burning fossil fuels by replacing other resources others claim that this will lead to the commercial crumbling as these resources are necessary for manufacturing. In my perspective, I strongly disagree that fuels should not be used anymore as renewable energy cannot be supported by the global human needs of energy.

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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 say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Recruiters often ask job applicants about personal details such as their marital status and what leisure activities they enjoy. Certain folks are of the opinion that it is necessary and important, others however disapprove. This essay will explain why some may think their private lives have nothing to do with work, but why I believe these questionings are important.

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