Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that the find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Most people argue that children should learn at school all basic subjects, while others think that everyone has the right to choose, so teenagers shall decide by themselves which subjects they prefer to study. This essay agrees that studying only interesting subjects will have more benefits in the future. This essay discusses both points of views and gives relevant examples.

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Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people these days claim that working for the same association their whole life due to some reasons, however, others think that there are more benefits to keep changing companies. In this essay I will present both the prospect with appropriate arguments and I will show my personal support to the latter view

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

These days, controversy continues over whether students should be encouraged with competitions or should be taught to cooperate with companions. Some people believe that competition among these children will be beneficial to them in the future. However, I would argue that co-operation nature will be more useful.

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It is better to live in a big city than a small town. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people prefer to live in large metropolitan cities rather than small rural towns, mainly because there are greater job opportunities and also the lifestyle is more interesting. Although there are numerous drawbacks of living in the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, I believe it is better than living in a quiet rural village.

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Some people believe that sport has an important role in society. Others, however, feel that it is nothing more than a leisure activity for some people. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are split opinions regarding sports movement some believe that sport has an imperative role in society, whereas another group of thinkers supporter that it is the only leisure exercise for a small group of persons. However, both have its owns pros and cons. Therefore, before commenting on my decision, both the opinion would be discussed.

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Some people think that because of email, social media and telephones, communication among people is less personal now than it used to be. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Communication between people has never been faster or easier than it is now, thanks to the development of information technology and the Internet in particular. Some people, however, claim that despite these advancements, people’s communication is more superficial, and lacking genuine interaction. While I agree that this is true to some extent, I feel that the modern tools of email, mobiles and social media platforms create wider networks and greater intimacy.

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Some People Believe Online Reading Materials Should Only Be Used For A Child To Learn To Read, Whereas Others Believe Only Printed Material Should Be Used. Discuss Both Views And Give Your Opinion.

In recent times, there has been changes in teaching methodologies. Learning methods have evolved from the traditional methods, to learning to read online. As a result of this, some are of the opinion that it is more beneficial for a child to acquire school knowledge via the use of internet while others believe that the use of textbooks ought to be the focus. In my opinion, the use of printed materials would be more effective as this helps the child to develop better reading skills.

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Do you think it is better for students to work before their university study? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

Nowadays, many students choose to work before starting to study in the university. It has many benefits doing this. I support these changes and in this essay, I will present some reasons to indicate the benefits of this view.

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Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you agree or disagree?

Due to the advent of modern technology, computers and modem can be easily made available to perform office duty. Some people believe these sorts of things should be encouraged to use from home, rather than doing job in offices because this is crucial for both labour and employers, while some people are opposite. This essay will agree with the above statement and give evidence why people should be propelled to job from houses.

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Some people think that man's relationship with animals has changed throughout ages and the use of them in human's life in the modern era is totally different from what it used to be. To what extent do you agree on disagree?

Some people assume that the uses for animal as well as the link between man and animal has become different in comparison to the modern age, while others disagree with this statement. This essay will agree with the above view and discuss how it changed.

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Home schooling is getting a lot importance over traditional learning environment provided by schools. What is your opinion on the subject?

It is considered that studying from home is more effective than the traditional method of course launched by the institute. This essay will discuss on both view and give a verdict why learning at school with a tutor and a peer is more imperative than home learning.

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Some people think that competitive sports are important for a child education, others think that it has negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

At present, competitive sports are playing a considerable role among the age of children. The games are very beneficial for toddlers. Without the competitive sports, they unable to learn something's. While, others say that it has negative effects of competitive sports. In the below paragraphs, I will not only explain both the viewpoints, but also my personal perspective.

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It is sometime said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best for both the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree?

The dynamics of soul change in a human's age. This concept even extends to the matters of marriage. In the viewpoint, of some people, getting married before 30 is beneficial to both, the individual and the community, while others are of diverse opinion. It is disagreed that a human should be wedded, before he turns 30. Analysing the high divorce rates among young couples as well as the financial distress these couples end up in, will prove this point.

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Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?

The age of technology has come to light undeniably as a communication revolution where geographical boundaries and attitude differences have disappeared. Meanwhile, throughout developing and developed countries many people reckon that technological transmission platforms have brought detrimental effects on human sociability to some extent.I strongly deny this notion, so the pros and cons of new communicative mediums will be illustrated by exemplifying some points and proving arguments through this essay.

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Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

In this modern world, it is believed by some politicians that governments or municipalities should be entitled to control the new structures, whereas some authorities have denied that opinion and suggest that the contractors or employers should decide the pattern of the buildings.

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New parents should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Parenting is the one of the biggest responsibilities of our life and mistakes can have severe consequences. Since many young people become parents, many experts suggest the importance of parenting courses for new parents. I personally agree with this notion as I believe that would be immensely helpful in two main areas.

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Dressing up fashionably has become an increasingly popular phenomenon, which can be attributed to the desire of the common people to follow famous people as well as for its confidence boosting effect. In my opinion, I think this is a positive trend.

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Some people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People are calling into question the necessity of higher education. While some advocate the idea that the youth should pursue their post-secondary education, others opine that it would be more favourable for the nation if they were urged on to take those physically demanding jobs that society need. Both sides of the argument present rational views, which will be elaborated, followed by my own take on the matter.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.

Opinions are divided as to whether or not people should share as much information in some major as they can or charge some significant and privacy data. I personally supposed that there is some information that should be charged due to its value.

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Money should be spent on creating new buildings rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, modern building gives more emphasis than an old building. Some people believe budget spending on new construction of building is more effective than renovating the older building. This essay disagrees with the statement because the old ancient building is our wealth which give identification of our country and culture.

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