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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that authorities need to ban movies or TV programmes that show violent scenes or somehow limit their frequency of such scenes. This essay disagrees with this statement because freedom of expression is a fundamental human right accepted worldwide and there are other underlying reasons why people act violently.
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Should young people follow older people's example or its good for them to challenge the older people's thoughts and opinions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In recent times, our society has been changing at a faster pace than ever. Some still argue that it is beneficial for teenagers and young adults to remain true to the older generations’ views, while others disagree and believe that it is more useful to have a modern approach and discard older people’s obsolete ideas. I agree that it is beneficial for young people to choose their own path. This essay will discuss both points of view.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Protecting the Environment is the responsibility of the government. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Many people consider that the task of taking care of the ecosystem is the sole obligation of the government. This essay believes otherwise, for the accountability should be shared among all people. This essay will discuss whose duty it is to protect and preserve the environment.
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Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued that there is a tendency for people to spend time and money on themselves rather than that money spent on the protection of wild animals. I completely disagree with this idea, and this essay will argue about allocating resources for both animals and human population.
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Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

With the rising population and ever increasing competition, some pupils are required to take up jobs along with their education, which in turn can reduce their available time for studies and put them under greater stress. This essay will discuss the causes of this problem and suggest solutions to it.
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Some people believe that reading stories from books better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are beliefs that spending a day with a book and you are an intellectual, but spend a day watching television or playing computer games and you become a couch potato. From my perspective, this is a real fact that books are superior to televisions and video games.
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Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The environment has become a major concern over the last couple of decades, resulting in several debates on who should be responsible for ensuring its sustenance for our future generations. However, I strongly disagree this statement that only international organizations do play an indispensable role in tackling these problems.
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Salary is the major factor considered while choosing the job. Do you agree or disagree?

Financial compensation is a highly essential matter that the employee should consider before accepting a job. Although monthly payment is one of the reasons why people work, I believe that performing his job in a safe environment and personal development are the most crucial aspect.
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Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some people oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

The airline has its popularity significantly risen in the transmission of many nations' fruits and vegetable industry, and especially used to deliver to areas lacking of these products. While many people find this usage of aircraft reasonable, others suggests that this means of delivering is unnecessary. My essay will explain why many encourage this tendency and some believe that there are other methods that are also more relevant for transference.
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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Young generation wasting much time on watching TV which may reduce their knowledge and make them uneducated. This essay will discuss why television has far more bad affection on children's education
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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Technology today has evolved so much that it has had a huge impact on traditional ways of living and working in every nation. Some old fashioned jobs and practices are already extinct and few people opine that it is not worth to put effort to save those old fashion way for the sack of saving culture. However, some do not believe in this notion and they are in support to fight for cultural preservation. I firmly agree with the first notion that, if new and enhanced ways work better than we must not drag conventional methods.
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the government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat food that is better to their health. do you agree or disagree?

Eating junk food is enjoyed by the people of all ages. It is stated that there should be heavy taxation on unhealthy meals so that, the nutritious diet is encouraged. This essay completely agrees to this idea because these actions will discourage them from eating such items in an uncontrolled manner and will also help reduce the chances of lifestyle disorders.
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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new product that may improve our lives. Which view do you agree or disagree?

Advertisements have become an inevitable part in the modern society. Some sections of individuals think that the promotion of business in various media inspires people to buy those products, while others think that it can help increase the quality of the life by educating people about the recent innovations and latest products in the market. This essay will discuss both these views and argue why the advertisements can be a motivation for people, to spend on items that they do not want.
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Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Others believe that there are good reasons for having zoos. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Presently, most of the animals are facing a lot of problems because of the environmental changes. So, certain people opine that wild animals should be allowed to survive in the forests rather than keeping them in zoos. However, others suggest that the wild animals can survive easily, if there was a sufficient number of zoos. In this essay, I will debate on both the viewpoints and suggest my opinion.
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In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s world, photographing and filming are being favoured overwriting as a more powerful means of communication. Although such methods are fundamental, I disagree that they are predominating overwriting, as writing in itself is one of the most powerful methods of communication. This essay disagrees with the above statement.
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Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money, so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

While some people argue that we should replace books with computers, others take the view that preserving libraries are more important. In my opinion, despite the convenience of computers in giving search results, libraries offered a different kind of experience in gaining the knowledge.
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The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the question of whether or not it is more beneficial for the society to completely prohibit on all kinds of advertising has been receiving a great deal of public attention. Although this choice appears attractive, the disadvantages will be far more significant.
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Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that newspapers will still maintain its popularity as the most important source of news, despite the widespread use of the Internet nowadays. I completely disagree with this opinion as the majority of people today neglect newspapers and use the Internet instead.
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Individual actions have little effect on climate change. For this reason, worthwhile change can only be made at governmental level. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, it has become more and more obvious that climate change is real and that it is starting to affect our planet badly. Surely, if we continue to pollute the atmosphere with current levels of CO2, the consequences will be enormous. Clearly, the revolution must happen, but whose responsibility is it?
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Advertising is influencing people more and more. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your own opinion and examples.

Nowadays advertising has a lot of influence in society. I opine that it has adverse effects in the community, because when an individual is fascinated by seeing the advertisements and cannot resist buying the things which are unhealthy and it may deter the health of a human while others believe that it has a positive trend as well.
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