Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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

Education plays a very important role in the lives of people. Some people are of the opinion that unpaid community services should be made compulsory for school students. In my opinion, the advantages of adding unpaid society assistance to the institute curriculum outweigh the drawbacks, if any.

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Topic: University education should be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many students these days like to pursue higher studies, at least once in their students' lives. In this context, it is said that universities should provide teaching to all learners free of cost. However, I strongly believe universities should charge every beneficiary for the following two reasons.

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All universities should have an equal number of male and female students in each subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that all universities should have an identical proportion of male and female students in each subject. I, however, disagree with this view. In my opinion, universities should admit their junior according to merit and also every pupil have their own individual interest.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays financial issues are increasingly becoming more common. A part of the society thinks that one should remain content with the present situation, despite being difficult to cope with. On the other hand, some people believe, that it is better to look for alternate ways to bring improvement to the current well-being. This essay will discuss why accepting the present scenario is good, but why pursuing for a better one is wiser.

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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that animals should not be abused in any way while others believe that they could benefit us in several factors, including research and food. This essay discusses both views and agrees why utilising them correctly will be beneficial to the human world.

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Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English ? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how ?

Needless to say, English is a global language and one of the most used speech because of which it is extremely important for everyone to learn it. However, preserving local languages is also crucial to keep a culture alive.

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All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born. What is your opinion?

Parents, especially father is the cornerstone of each family. It is often discussed about the father's role over the family when the arrival of newcomer in the home and the paternity leaves for them. However, in my opinion, it is not a good idea because, dad must do the overwhelming majority of household requirements and he will be the one to control and guide over the home. When the birth of a child the expense become high and the maternity care of mother must do with ancestor at any cost.

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10. It is sometimes said that a high salary is the most important factor in choosing a job. Do you agree?

A section of society is convinced that the most important factors to consider in choosing a job is high salary. Whereas, others tend to disagree with this approach. In my opinion, I agree with the former school of thought as high package is one of the key elements to be considered while selecting a job.

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While in some countries children start school at the age of four, in other countries they start at the age of seven. Some people believe that starting school early affects the relationships between parents and children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting school early and give you own opinions.

In this day and age, more and more people emphasize the importance of education as there are challenges and competition in the future. If we want to brighten our prospect, knowledge is the prerequisite of success. Hence, a lot of parents will let their children start school at four years old, instead of the ages of seven, but some people think that the parents-children relationship will be affected by the earlier starting school.

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Drivers should pay a fee in city street when there is a heavy traffic. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It has been well discussed around the globe that drivers should provide a price in the town street when there is huge rush in the roadway. Like every coin, it also has two sides. It will shed light on both before drawing a logical conclusion.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

These days, people who apply for jobs are asked to provide personal information like hobbies, interests and marital status by their potential employers. According to some, these details are vital for the employers. I agree with this process as it the onus of the employers to get the relevant data from candidate before deciding whether he or she is suitable for the position.

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36 . According to those in travel business, the nature of every native holiday in changing. Rather than have a relaxing break, people want to challenge themselves to do adventure on their holidays. Do you agree or disagree ?

With the advanced transport equipments, people travel aboard for their vocations. Some people tend to pursue challenging activities for their vocations. I personally disagree with this view and believe that only under certain situations, choosing high-risk activities for personal vocations sounds reasonable.

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In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

In these days, there is an increasing number of people having health issues related to junk food. Hence, some people believe that the authorities should introduce a higher tax for these kinds of food. I totally agree with this viewpoint because it will help decrease the consumers’ demand for fast food and also encourage people to cook healthy meal at home.

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Children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the books as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is undeniable that television is a major invention and has been facilitating the people in all spheres of their lives since long. Therefore, children these days are more concerned in watching television programs. However, some people contend that television can never take the place of books in the learning process and the excessive devotion towards TV make the children less intelligible. This essay will argue why the role of books is entirely necessary in order to educate the learners despite some few benefits of learning from TV.

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The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices is harmful to individuals and to the society they live in. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

The increasing popularity of entertainment on portable devices is believed to have a negative effect on individuals and society. In my opinion, I think this development has both benefits and drawbacks.

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some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is an irrefutable fact that nowadays there are lots of cinema websites available online such as Netflix, Amazone prime and so on. Some people assert that watching the film at home is more comfortable, whereas others feel that theatre is the best option to enjoy movies. In my opinion, both sides have their own benefits and In this essay, I intend to discuss both sides before reasonable conclusion can be drawn.

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With the increased global demand in oil and gas, undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to access more resources. To what extent do you agree?

I completely disagree with this statement.Demand for coatings and gas are increasing nowadays. There are still areas where the supplies are yet to be discovered. Giving access to those resources will deteriorate the remaining resources and there will not be anything left for our future generation. It will produce a conflict between the countries who are trying to use them.

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Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children and teach them about right and wrong. Other people consider that the main responsibility of parents is to nurture their children and provide them with a safe environment to grow up in. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Parents have to play several roles for the betterment of their kids. Among these, the two most important are the self-restraint and nurture. I believe that while parents discipline their children to teach them about justice, morals etc., nurturing them with a safe environment is equally important.

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Living in 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

Many people living in a foreign country for the better life and environment. Moving to new countries can cause serious issues in social and in practical life. So, I agree with the statement. But, these problems can be resolved with the passage of time through their cultures and technology.

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Being a celebrity - such as famous film star or sports personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the advancement in technology and the introduction of the high speed internet connection, people with extraordinary performances tend to acquire fame easily. While being on camera, whether a film star or a sports star, has its own perks and problems. I personally believe that the problems associated do outweigh the benefits as the personal space of an individual is endangered.

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