Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the advancement and innovation of medical technology, medical equipment and medical care nowadays seems to be a priority in every nation. Some people, believe that it is beneficial and helps people live longer, while other commenters, affirmed that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. The writer, agrees with the latter view and the reason will discuss below followed by a conclusion.

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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?

These days, our world has become a global village. Many developed nations are helping under developing countries through funds and experienced manpower in order to enhance their living standards. I completely agree with this notion that world economic powers should play a more vigilant role towards under privileged nations so that they can make progress in various fields of life.

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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.

While a few people believe that the government must control the design of new buildings, many think that no restrictions should be imposed on the architecture of buildings that are fully funded by its owners. I agree with the latter thought as it is the prerogative of rightful individuals to construct buildings as it suits them.

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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.

It goes without saying that the reduction or the extinction of plants and animals is one of the most important issues facing us today. While some people believe that nothing can be done to solve the negative impact of human activity on the wildlife, I agree that there are a lot of things that we can do to raise people's awareness of bringing about a change.

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The government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, many individuals are concerned about the surrounding world, In this regard, there is an opinion that the authorities should shut down the number of companies, which are not willing to take action in order to preserve the environment. However, others feel that if these organizations are beneficial for the government budget, they should stay untouched.

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Human activity has had negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

It is irrefutable that the activities of human beings have adverse effects on the flora and fauna across the globe. While some people believe that nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation, I would argue that situation can be improved if proper actions are taken.

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Some people think that public libraries are no longer important, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this age of the internet, with cutting-edge technology in knowledge sharing, some believe that public libraries are redundant, while others oppose this idea. In my essay, I would discuss both the viewpoints and give my personal opinion.

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Nowadays, we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can government do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

As urban populations soar, an increase in rubbish and littering tends to follow. To avoid the deterioration of city streets, some argue that local people they need to take responsibility, whereas others feel that it is the government that should be taking care of this. In my view, while I agree that the authorities do need to enforce certain rules and provide facilities, ultimately it is the residents who have to self-regulate and maintain their neighbourhoods.

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Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?

There is no doubt that harmful content on television will have a negative impact on the society, but it is always better to know the things that are happening in and around us to protect ourselves from dangerous situations. Although some people say that telecast of the harmful content will have bad impact on society, I would say that it is good to have a clear vision to be safe in each and every situation.

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Some people believe it is beneficial for children to attend graduate school, while others argue that children should be given the freedom to choose their own career? Share your opinion?

Over the last few decades, people all over the world are letting their guard off and encouraging their children to pursue their passion instead of blindly following the pattern of society. Some believe that students should enrol themselves in prestigious graduate schools to get a degree certificate that helps them score higher-paying job with a title. On the other hand, millennial parents prefer giving their children enough space to discover themselves and find their passion without getting involved in any institution without experimenting with their options available nowadays. In this essay, I shall share my point of view on whether children should spend a fortune on higher studies getting a graduate degree.

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In many countries, a small number of people are able to purchase very expensive luxurious products. Some people believe that this is good for the economy, but others think that governments should not allow products above a certain price level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Richness goods are a symbol of prestige in an affluent society. While spending money on luxury product sounds like an ill-advised or irrational decision for many people, there are still the ones doing it eagerly. In this essay, I want to delve deeper into the pros and cons of this trend, clarifying why I believe the merits outweigh the backward and governments should not establish restrictions about prices.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation of committing it, should always be taken into account when decide deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the modern world, some national argue that the fixing punishments of each sorts of infraction are the best policy for our community. However, other people argue that the process of fixed punishments is not a good style to control violation I think the punishment is a better way to solve all problems because in our community people will be awful before the crime. Therefore, in the coming paragraph I will explain both points.

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Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?

Robots and high technology devices can help in order to complete chores mostly at our homes nowadays. Admittedly, it is one of the irresistible results of developing technology. I will briefly elaborate this situation by emphasizing positive ways.

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Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?

While it is believed by some that old people should be looked after by the authorities, others argue that it is the responsibility of their families. I believe that both governments and families are responsible for taking care of the elderly.

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Some people think that increasing the number of police officers on the street is the only effective way to reduce crime. Do you agree or disagree?

It is thought that, by the increase in the number of cops on the roads, will have an impact on ceasing the criminal activities. I completely agree that, the only mode to protect the society, place or area from being under any unbearable situation, surrounded by the suspects is to strictly enforce the laws and should increase the awareness on this issue.

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Schools don’t do enough to teach students about their health. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is trusted that the more viable sharing much information in scientific research, business and the academic world is, the better it is. Whereas others suppose that some information is not straightforward to share due to its importance and preciousness. Both sides of the arguments will be outlined in this essay with a number of reasons

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Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays it is strongly believed that everyone should have equal salary without any much difference. In my view, to create an equilibrium and a happier culture there should be less differences in a wage of every person because many problems such as crime, unfairness, and health arise with unequal incomes.

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Some people say it is a waste of time to plan for the future and that it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that having plans for the future is not as important as concentrating on the present since this activity is too time-consuming. Personally, I do not totally follow this idea because of the rationales following.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

History continues to be controversial in schools, for some people argue that nowadays, the youth needs to pay more attention to the Science and Technology lessons. There are strong views on both sides, which I will discuss now.

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A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Differences between nationalities pave the road to development. Moreover, exchanging cultures and languages with foreigners can have a lot of benefits that would have been otherwise impossible if we had only dealt with people from the same nationality. In fact, when a nation hosts a variety of nationalities among its people, it develops faster and even becomes more interesting. The Essay will argue why this is ultimately accurate.

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