Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Something about the education of the young people in the main educational priority of countries. But others believe that educating the adults who cannot read and write is needed by society and we should help more with it. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion

In this present world, education plays a vital role and many countries are trying to create an environment which encourages the young generation to focus more on education. However, there are people who say that adults who are illiterate should also be helped by providing them with a basic level of learning. I agree with this view because there are many adults who are employed at positions which require basic communication skills which they lack. Also, parent's are the first teacher's of children and if they can't teach their children then it gets difficult for the child in his/her future.

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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is argued that nascent children that daily spend time on their computers are more susceptible to its bad side-effects. In my opinion, parents need to allocate a small portion of the day towards the use of electronic devices. But they prefer to keep them at home because of the perceived rise in criminal activity which in turn causes a physical and emotional impact on the child's upbringing.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic. Globalization has led to the introduction of many new international products into local shops and markets. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this example of globalization?

Globalization is among one of the key features of the modern way of living. With the help of it, the products these days have no boundaries. Like other things, it also has some merits and demerits as on one hand, it helps to reduce the price and increase diversity among products, on the other,it damages local business owners and affects people's job opportunities

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2- Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

These days, young generations adore sports celebrities, although, they often give a bad example. It is true that this development brings negative impacts, which is discusses in 2 points. Firstly, it can influence bad behaviour. Secondly, it can damage young people's morale.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree

There is a common belief that learning how to distinguish right and wrong is important for children's growth and some people believe that punishment is the best way to learn this. I partly agree with this idea since there are other teaching methods that can be used.

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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

The environmental problem caused by human activities, especially the usage of vehicles, is getting worse. It has been argued that the effective way to diminish this issue is raising the price of fossil fuels, which are widely used by most of the transportations. This essay agrees with that statement. Firstly, it can suppress the tendency of people transporting with their own cars. Secondly, it can encourage citizens to use public transports that are cheaper than their own vehicles.

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International travel agencies are going to reduce their fees for people. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (approximately 250 words)

Many international travel agencies tend to lower their services price thanks to globalization. While this phenomenon can cause some potential problems, I think the benefits are more significant.

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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 views and give your opinion.

Friends plays important role in everyone's life. Some individuals subscribe to the belief that that it is good to have friendship with those who share the same mindset while others oppose it and opine that it is better to be with those who do not agree at certain times. In this essay, I will shed some light on both given notions and give my opinion by the following paragraphs.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at en early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this dictinction. 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 behaviour to children?

It's necessary for children to understand what is correct and incorrect for them at the early stages of their life. I completely agree that punishing children will help them in making them understand the difference. The methods used for explanation shouldn't be harsh instead soft counselling sessions could be conducted to improve children's attitude. In this essay, I will discuss why it's necessary to punish children when they are wrong and also would like to highlight a few types of punishments for their well being.

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Living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are no doubts citizens who live in a massive city suffer health issues frequently. I am firmly convinced that the rates of respiratory diseases and psychological disorders are overgrowing in urban areas.

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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?

Speaking a foreign language is a difficult task, and living in foreign countries could cause serious social and practical problems. Learning a dialect is already a hard task, but there is also a cultural barrier that a foreign resident needs to understand, moreover, the lack of cultural or linguistic knowledge could certainly create misunderstandings and disagreements. This essay will demonstrate why a language barrier could be problematic, and also, why a person shouldn't be too concerned about this situation.

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With the rapid advancement of communication technology, eg, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a growing concern that the increasing number of high-technology gadgets associated with the proliferation of the communication industry poses threats rather than having positive effects. While I acknowledge a few possible adverse effects, I believe the advantages of this phenomenon override its disadvantages.

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Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this present world, due to a surge in the population numbers, there has been a steep increase in the demand for food. As a result, the agricultural sector to meet the demands of the people at a low price, farmers have started using advanced machinery and more efficient fertilizers for faster growth of plants. I completely agree that these techniques are hazardous and cause significant damage to human health. In this essay, I will highlight a few points to prove my negative view of this.

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Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, many people are interested in university education for various reasons. Some people believe that studying in a college help graduates to land up in better jobs however, others think that there are much more benefits. In this essay, we will discuss both the perspectives.

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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Advertisements one become part of today's media whether it is print or digital. Group of some people believe ads inspire them to buy things which are not in real need at that moment while some think advertisements are a good source of knowledge regarding new technology. I personally agree with this statement.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Language is imperative to cultural growth and Some people think that the extinction of languages will make our survival easier, but I disagree with this statement and will discuss my point of view in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people believe that entertainers, such as actors, musicians and athletes are overpaid. In fact, they are paid way more than people with other types of jobs, but whether is it fair or not is a debatable question. Although I value their careers, I agree that in most cases they are overpaid for their work. The question is, why they earn so much more than other people?

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Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Although few individuals believe that in our modern society capital sentence should be given for heinous crimes, and others do not agree to this. In my opinion, not all the effects of this phenomenon have been positive, though there are certainly some advantages. In the essay, I will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon and explicate my point-of-view with examples.

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Some people say that educational success most of the time depends on having a good teacher. Others say that student attitudes also do matters. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Being successful for students is critically important today’s society and this subject has been always one of the most highly debated issues among the population. A group of people has believed a good teacher has spectacular impacts on education. However, others support that well-natured personality impact to educational success. This essay will discuss both sides of the arguments in more detail.

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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

There are those that argue that performers receive excessive amounts of cash as their remuneration. I disagree, individuals with such notoriety are one in a million who fought for the chance to be in the limelight and showed that they are the best in their industry.

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