Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Some people prefer young leaders, while others think that senior managers have the experience. What do you think?

Management plays an essential role in achieving signs of progress in corporations. However, whilst I acknowledge that expertise is mainly beneficial for running such companies, I still hold a view that young men always contribute to give the strength and energy to the firm which they run.

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Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian relief during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that rich countries ought to help impoverished nations with humanitarian relief who suffer from natural calamity. This essay agrees with this statement because wealthy countries have enough resources to support the poorer nations and the developing relations between two countries may be improve in the future.

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Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, video games, and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think this problem can be tackled?

Companies involved in the production of electronic entertainment gadgets tend to promote innovation. But this may have cost humanity a lot, as their primary clients' children, have had an adverse effect on them. These indoor leisure activities hampers their brain and makes them angry, as well as alone, at the same time. And for this reason, their parents always tense about the situation. Nonetheless, promoting external activities is one such way that can help in controlling the situation.

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Punishment is a good way to address the behavioural problem in children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

To tackle the behaviour issues from childhood is essential to be a responsible adult for a society. The constructive method to do this is by punishing them for irresponsible attitude. In my opinion, I completely disagree with this solution because it also has an adverse effect like a child can be rabble if they get punished for the silly reason.

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some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled.They say that the only way to recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.?

It is considered by some that waste recycling is not something many households are keen on doing. According to them, there should be a law forcing them to take up the initiative. However, I disagree and strongly believe that legalizing it at this moment will do more harm than good.

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Some people think that governments should decide which subjects and lessons should be taught at schools. Others think that schools and teachers should decide. What is your opinion on this issue?

Education plays a vital role in our life. It is thought by many people that the authority must decide about the lessons and the subjects taught by the schools. However, others think that the schools and teachers should be the one in charge. This essay agrees that the government should determine the school curriculum because they have the best idea about the needs of civilian and they can ensure standardization.

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The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

The world has witnessed an advancement in transportation system in the last decade. The number of cars has doubled or even tripled than before, making life's much more convenient, however some people concur that cars should be substituted with other forms of transport. I completely agree with this notion. In this essay, I will back up my demand with suitable supporting ideas.

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Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Today, many of the celebrities are caught by the paparazzi people and they try to invade the privacy life of the such celebrities. In such circumstances, some people argue that, due to the matters of the price of their fame such paparazzi people tend to be so focused towards such celebrities. In contrast, other people argue that, paparazzi should not follow such celebrity's sake of their god and I strongly agree that this statement. To support this, following this essay explains my viewpoints in detail and will reach to a proper conclusion.

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Nowadays, with the uprising technology and social media evolution, some people believe that they are becoming more related and dependent on each other, while others argue that this modern lifestyle has only parted them away. I personally believe that both opinions could be true in different situations. This essay will expatiate on both sides, along with the writer's own point of view.

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Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by many people that all earnings should be used for their personal use rather than paying taxes to the state. I disagree with this statement as these taxes bring many advantages to society and the country.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

Nowadays digital technology has reached unprecedented levels of innovation and it has changed every aspect of our lives including the way we study. As a result of the technological boom, computers are being used more and more in education both in schools and at home. Some critics argue that this new phenomenon is a positive development while others believe the opposite. I totally agree that using computers in education has more positive than negatives and I will discuss both views in this essay before coming to a conclusion.

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The Growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

With the trend of purchasing everything over the internet, and similarly its rapid growth will cause all the offline markets in the smaller places be gone soon in the future.

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Some people spend a lot of money for their wedding ceremonies. However, others feel like it is unnecessary to spend a lot. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

Weddings and the celebrations associated with them are fond remembrances for almost everyone. A faction of the society believes and continues to spend an exorbitant amount of such occasions. At the same time, there is another set of people who are against squandering money on lavish functions. Through this essay, I will explain the two sides of the same coin, and share why I regard that money should be spent as a right balance and not squabbled.

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Some people say that supermarkets should have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging for products they sell. Others say it is the resposibility of the consumers to avoid such products. Discuss and give your opinion.

Nowadays supermarkets are getting more popularity around the world. People are buying more products from the chain shop as it is convenient and less time-consuming. However, the chain shops usually use intensive packaging to distribute their products which are sometimes harmful for the surroundings. Some consumers believe that they should avoid the super shops to reduce the excessive packaging system while others believe that supermarkets should minimize the warping materials of their products. I personally believe that the authority of supermarkets should take the responsibility to reduce materials.

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As earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on earth. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources

Due to population growth, the human settlement has expanded at the cost of natural resources. It has been argued by many people that this practice of sacrificing earth's sources has to be curbed and policies have to be made to find the alternate solutions. I also believe the same, as we have to preserve the nature by building new cities in barren places and imposing fines on the destruction of valuable products.

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art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?

In this day and age, most people are showing interest toward painting, sculpture, dance as basic needs in their life and feel as a stress release after a hectic work schedule. In my opinion, despite the development of the technology, I believe that art and music still play a significant role in our lives and more time should be taken by student to study it.

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is a common belief that we are more dependent on others nowadays. However, in my opinion, modern life forces us to be more independent than people were in the past.

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Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People hold different views about what have to be done with the extreme activities such as sky diving and skiing, in terms of the danger getting from them people take an opinion to restrict them. I completely disagree with this standpoint and will explain the reasons in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skill. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that too much effort is made at education systems for theoretical whereas opportunities for practicing has been missed out from schools and universities in every level. I totally agree that practical aspects have not been considered in the educational systems.

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

PEOPLE TEND TO THINK DIFFERENT ON A SINGLE ISSUE THAT SOME STATE THAT ENTRANCE TO MUSEUM SHOULD BE FREE WHILE OTHERS HAVE THE OPPOSITE MINDSET THAT AN SMALL FEE MUST BE IMPOSED. IN MY OPINION, A TRIVIAL CHARGE WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR SOCIETY AS WELL AS THE COUNTRY.

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