Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Video games are very popular with children. However, some parents feel that video games can have a negative impact on their children, but others believe that they may have some positive effects. How do you feel about children playing video games? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

In today's world, due to technology, video games are becoming an essential thing in a child's life. Many parents believe that video games can create a negative impact on their children's lives, while other parents think that it might create some good sides. I believed that video games have a more negative impact rather than positive ones. In the following paragraphs, I will extend my opinion with reasons.

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Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment people must use less energy in their daily use. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual actions. What could be done to encourage them to take actions?

The issue of environmental damage has become a matter of discussion for many. As people continue to follow poor electricity usage, the concerns regarding this topic are growing rapidly worldwide. In this essay, I shall outline the main causes for this development and analyse the possible solutions.

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In some countries, parents expect children to spend long time studying both in and after school, and have less free time. Do you think it has the positive or negative effects on children and society?

In some nations, parents have a tendency to put pressure on their children, which force them to spend excessive hours on studying and to ignore leisure activities. This essay argues that this trend exerts detrimental effects on students, as well as the whole society. This essay will firstly discuss how extended hours of studying during and after school would reduce students’ productivity, and secondly, discuss how this trend has negative impact on children’s mental health.

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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Whats your opinion about it?

In the recent day, the pictorial presentation has emerged as an effective way of communicating the messages to the society. There is a section of people, who believes that this is an impressive way to make people understand the gravity of the stories, whereas, another section of people feels that pictures of heinous acts are disturbing and negatively effect the kids. Keeping both sides of arguments into consideration, I feel that pictures should be a part of an article with some restrictions for particular types of reporting. The below paragraphs will discuss these arguments in detail and reach to a conclusion.

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019-12-14: Many can’t speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree.

Each individual has a perspective of their own. While some are social and interactive in nature, others are more secluded and reluctant. Nevertheless, being able to express one’s opinion could be a difficult task for some, and hence, in my opinion, practicing these traits at an early age such as in schools would be beneficial in several ways. In this essay, we shall discuss this topic further.

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Some parents are worried about that 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 problem can be tackled?

Many parents today are concerned with the trend that more and more violent materials are being used in teenager’s recreation. I think such trend may depress our children and may ruin their life, while there are still some actions can be taken by parents and government to solve them.

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Write an essay (150 - 300 words) about this topic: Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree?

In these days, there is no denying that computer is one of the all-time greatest inventions of human being. However, I firmly believe that the merits of computers tend to be overshadowed by demerits if children use them daily.

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Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The debate over a famous saying that "A student is only as good as its teacher", has been a matter of discussion among many. Critics argue that it has more to do with a student's attitude and inner capabilities, indeed, in my mind, I completely agree with this statement. In this essay, I shall analyse both points of view and outline benefits and drawbacks for each.

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Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Although the care of children has traditionally been the part of women, nowadays many men have decided to stay at home to raise children while the woman in the family goes to work. However, some people believe that women have a natural ability for childcare and this role should be left to them. I disagree with this for the following reasons.

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Nowadays, people are not as fit and active as they used to be in the past which creates health issues in the long-run. Why do you think this is? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?

It is true that people these days are less healthy as compared to the past, which will surely create health issues in the future. I believe this trend is mainly due to better transport facilities and the culture of free home delivery. However, there are measures that can be taken to resolve the issue of fitness.

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All museums and art galleries should be free because they are an important part of a country's culture. How far do you agree with this statement?

It is often said that cultural institutions, including museums as well as art galleries, are crucial to a nation’s culture. Therefore, they should offer free admission to their visitors. Personally, I partly agree with this view, and will give my reasons below.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this 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?

Nowadays, the question of whether life will become more straightforward when some languages disappear or not has been receiving a great deal of attention. While several commentators argue that the world can more easily if the number of languages decreases, I agree with this view.

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More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. Why is it? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

There has been a growing trend toward purchasing garments, vehicles, and accessories from expensive brand names. The principle reason behind this tendency is people’s belief of luxurious possessions enhance their external outlook and status. This essay opines that this movement could bring both negative and positive consequences in equal measures.

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Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success, while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. What are these factors? Which, of all factors, do you think are most important?

It is argued that the recession is a single factor that help to observe a nation's prosperity. However, another group of people thought that several measures should be considered to evaluate the country's affluence. In my opinion, the economy plays an important role in the country's growth. But, other factors should be highly appreciated to observe the richness. This essay will firstly discuss about the significance of economy in terms of the province's success and followed by the factors to promote country's prosperity.

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Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?

The selection of suitable parameters to determine the success of any country is usually a topic of discussion. Many people believe that the evaluation should be done primarily on the basis of economic growth of that nation. However, I agree with others who argue that besides the earlier mentioned point, other factors should also be considered.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people claim that high school curriculum should include a mandatory community service, which would be provided by students for free. While the positive impacts are obvious of such programmes, there are people, including myself, who believe that community service is something students should choose to do and not be forced upon. In this essay I will discuss why, in my opinion, high school students’ service to communities is a great idea, although should not be compulsory.

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after leaving school or university, young people should choose a job or career that they love, rather than one that pays the best salary. to what extent do you agree with this statement?

Many people hold the view that the salary is extremely important while choosing a career, others opine that loving them a job is what matters. Personally, I think that it's better to pursue a desirable occupation. Considering that doing a desirable work is the key to realization, and that passion makes fulfilment.

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In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

The issue of the growing number of obesity in the world has become a matter of discussion for many. In my view, poor dietary choices, sedentary lifestyle and growing fast food culture are main the reasons to name the few. In this essay, I shall outline the main causes for this change and analyse the possible solutions.

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Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals make some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The issue of environmental problems has become a matter of discussion for many. Some people argue that such global issues cannot be solved by an individual, while others disagree. Personally, I believe that it will require a cumulative effort from both public and government to mitigate this world-wide pandemic. In this essay, I shall examine both points of view and outline the solutions.

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In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Modern technology is an indeed a blessing to the mankind. Moreover, technology facilitated human life in uncountable ways. Because of that, some short sighted people argue that students do not need to attend lectures physically. In my opinion, I strongly disagree with above notion.

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