Samples Band 8

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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Smokers have rights too, so they should be allowed to smoke in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Smoking is becoming increasingly popular. It is argued by some people that smokers have the freedom to smoke in the open. In my opinion, I disagree with this statement, because this habit is dangerous to the health of non-smokers as well as encourage young people to embrace the habit.

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Most of the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people consider overpopulation as the main cause of most problems in the world. From my point of view, while many of the world’s issues are caused by overpopulation, I believe that most problems that people are facing already existed before the world’s population explosion.

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Around the world, it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home as computer technology becomes cheaper and accessible. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

It is true that due to the affordability and accessibility of computers now, working and studying from home is now within people's reach. In my own perspective, I believe that this tendency can only give a negative impact.

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Inventors are not as important to society as doctors To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People have conflicting views with regard to the role of fathers of inventions in this modern world, with some claiming that they are of greater importance than their counterparts who works in medical services. Although various devices and tool have absolutely improved our quality of life throughout history, I still believe that medical workers are much more important than inventors.

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People are less fit and active nowadays than in the past, what are the reasons for this? What do you think can be done for it?

The decreasing fitness level of people is being increasingly witnessed these days. In this essay, I shall discuss the main reasons why this change has occurred and also suggest solutions to cope with it.

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Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are people who hold different views about whether the government should be responsible for preserving the environment or every individual. In my perspective, it will be more beneficial if both the country’s authorities and individuals share the responsibility equally. In this essay, I will explain both the views with suitable examples.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

With the proliferation of mobility among people, it is very essential to have an efficient public transport system in every country. Among different modes of transport, some countries budget huge amount of money for sophisticated railway tracks, whereas others only consider improving their current public transport. In my view, it depends on countries' financial capacity and necessity of such advanced mode of transportation.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric car should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that fossil burning cars should be entirely forbid and replaced with an electric car. This essay agrees with this statement because it is an environmental friendly option that also promote the usage of renewable source of energy.

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In many countries, people have more health problems because they choose to live an unhealthy lifestyle. What do you think the reasons for this and how can it be solved? Give relevant examples from your experience.

The unhealthy lifestyle leads the number of sub-healthy population is rising continuously. In my opinion, the unhealthy diet and the lack of physical exercise are the two of reasons to lead this phenomenon and how to solve this problem is a heated topic.

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Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people believe that world car-free days are a trenchant idea for reducing air pollution, yet, others assume there are better ways like implanting more plants. I support this idea because of the immeasurable impact on decontamination of air by using natural resources.

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Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, the film industry is very popular that many think it is purely made for leisure purposes. Others suggest that individuals should be acquiring knowledge from it as well. My view is that, people should watch movies to have fun and learn at the same time.

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Multicultural societies in which there are a mixture of ethnic people bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people believe that having a multicultural society with different ethnical backgrounds bring more positive development than the negative. With my knowledge, I completely agree with it that, in such a way, it brings a lot of advantages to a nation, especially in terms of education and economic growth.

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Some people say that Ebooks and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines to what extent do you agree or disagree.

Technology has been flourishing by leaps and bounds and providing us new avenues while keeping ourselves updated with the latest news and current affairs. There is a fair amount of people who believe, a conventional way of newspaper reading will be disappeared. I do not completely accord with it because a conventional paper is the easiest and cheapest way to get news.

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Women should have an equal role alongside men in both police and armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In this modern world, workplaces generally do not have any kind of gender discriminations. Although, men are given more priority to be a part of some workforces, like police or army, some people argue that women should be given equal priorities in such fields. In my opinion, women should be given enough chances in such national security divisions, but there is no need of an equal participation.

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International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and an intrusion into the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economical form of education in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Many people today do not agree with the idea of international marketing because they see it as a threat to their countries. Others argue, that it is important for the society especially in terms of learning culture, language and economy. In my opinion, this trend is, and has been very beneficial to the humanity.

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Some people believe that technology has made people’s lives easier while others think the opposite. Which do you believe and why? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion.

Some people are against the belief that technology has facilitated the livelihood of many. This essay is going to support the importance of technology in our daily life by presenting two examples of inventions that have changed our lives and why.

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Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe it should remain a fundamental subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Many parents think that arithmetic should not be studied in school since it is no longer useful.However, others claim that it should continue to be a basic course, regardless of its use later in the future. In my view, I believe that maths should remain a preliminary subject because it helps both children and adults in the management of money and time. This essay will explain the reasons with relevant examples

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It has always been the case that in certain ways our lives are intertwined with the lives of others. However, in the modern era, some people believe that dependency among people has increased, whereas others believe that people have grown to be more independent.

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Teenagers should not be allowed to use mobile phones at school. To what extent do you agree?

Many individuals argue that children between the ages of thirteen to nineteen should be restricted from using smart phones in academic institutions.I absolutely agree because the usage of such devices could cause serious distractions as well as a reduction in creativity in them.This essay will explain these with relevant examples.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theater, is a waste of money, government must investment this money in public services. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Every nation's budget a handsome amount of money for the welfare of art and history. Whilst some opine that these allocations are indispensable, others believe that such investments must be used for other public expenditures. I could not accord with the second group of people, and in my opinion, the necessity of setting apart money for cultural activities, like the arts and music, is undeniable.

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