IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8

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The Museums are the custodians of every society and we must ensure that this extends to the other generations. Whilst some people argue that we must pay a token to visit these places, I believe that this decision is wrong.
One of the most topical issues in modern society is the climate change.It is frequently said that developing nation has the main task to tackle climate changes, however, others believe that it's a global challenge so the whole globe has the same duty to fight against this problem. In this easy, I will discuss both sides of the contentious controversy and provide my perspective.
With the increased use of social media in the recent years, many people are becoming more concerned about the adverse effect, the networking media has on the individuals and the society. While there are countless benefits of using social media, like Facebook and Instagram, in my opinion, uncontrolled and excessive use of such media has its toll on both the individuals and the society.
In some countries, the crime is increasing at an alarming pace and the number of prisoners has gone to the maximum level. It is argued by many that convicts should be made to do a volunteer job for the community instead of putting them in jail. In my opinion, I agree that people involved in a low level of offence and juveniles should not be put in the custody, instead, they should be given non-custodial sentences, while individuals involved in murders and terrorist activities should be put behind bars.
Historical arts and music represents country's rich history and culture.The government these days is spending a lot of budget on preventing our rich culture.Although, there is a certain group of people who think we are wasting our time and resources on protecting them.I totally disagree because our history needs to be preserved and protected. In this essay, we will discuss both sides of the coin before any conclusion can be drawn.
It is a common knowledge these days that recycling of wastes from homes is not enough as some people refuse to bring their wastes for recycling. Certain individuals have argued that to increase the effectiveness of recycling, that it should be enforced on the citizens which I considered inappropriate. Rather than doing this, authorities can give incentives, make effective publicity and even teach recycling in schools and colleges.
It has been believed that a famous person can influence the public with their opinions. With the advancement of internet, young generation follow them. It has often argued that celebrities have a negative impact on an individual and the society; other support that they can positively influence the youngsters. This essay will illustrate my agreements on the merits of famous stars to the society followed by relevant examples.
Many people believe that a separate industrial zone should be established outside the cities to shift all the big industries there. I am of the view that, although it may have some minor drawbacks, it would be beneficial to the population in terms of environment protection and reducing the overcrowding on the city roads.
Humans are considered the most superior creature in the world. There are two schools of thought, one thinks that wildlife should have equal rights as human beings and they should not be abused, while others consider them as a tool for different purposes, particularly with regard to meal and investigation. I believe that animals should be treated and dealt with respect, at the same time, humans have certain necessities where animals can play a role.
The use of plastic bags is one of the major causes of environmental pollution. Hence, it is thought that banning plastic shopping bags is a need. I completely agree with this idea and think that the plastic bag ban would reduce the high level pollution of land and sea.
Recent advancements in technology and science are reshaping our world in an unprecedented manner. It is true that social networking sites have a profound influence on people in these days. While there are few disadvantages of using social media platforms, I believe that the advantages far outweighs it. My essay will discuss the same.
Although It is often believed by some that public libraries are of no importance in today's world, other people do not agree with this assertion. I, however, think that these libraries are indeed no longer vital.
Nowadays, people in many countries live with different health-related issues because they do not have a healthy lifestyle. In my opinion, this is due to their lack of exercising and poor dietary habits. This could be curtailed by incorporating exercise into their daily lives and by promoting the cooking of healthy meals in fast food restaurants.
With modernization, people have changed the preferences of living according to their choices. It has been observed that some people spend their life at one place; others enjoy living in different areas to explore new cultures and lifestyles. The essay will firstly elaborate the reasons of living in a particular area followed by metrics of spending life in various places.
Many individuals are of the view, that the foreign tourists should adopt the local cultures and etiquette, while others believe that they should be allowed to practise their own traditions and customs. In my opinion, the tourists should follow the local values and norms because it would add a new experience in their visit and bring them closer to the local population.
It is argued by some people that both skilled and unskilled workers should be paid the same wages regardless of their level of education. In my opinion, I completely disagree with this notion with a number of reasons.
Robots are likely to become as ubiquitous as the smartphone computers we all carry in our future society. While some people argue that robots might have negative impacts on the future community, I believe that the benefits of the robot are likely to outweigh the negative aspects of it.
Road safety has become a measure concern these days. Whether rigorous penalties would be the most effective way to deter driving offences, is a very controversial issue. Although, I second that the implementation of harsher punishments could be the best solution for hindering the road accident, there are other methods which should be applied by the government for making people conscious about road safety.
Affiliation is considered a significant key to determine a company's success. Therefore, some people claim the high and low hierarchical levels are encouraged to communicate more. Additionally, there are other factors which influence the growth of an enterprise that people should take into consideration.
It is often thought that teachers have more impact on a child's academic and cognitive development skills than parents. I agree that the mentor's role is vital in improving child's academic and social skills to a large extent. At the same time, the role of parents cannot be ignored either.
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