Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Some people claim that family members are more important than friends. Do you agree or disagree?

When it comes to relationships, their quality is usually questioned whether the person is a close friend or a family member. While it is true that in some cases, friendships exceed their limits and we get very close to people, I believe family is irreplaceable and thus, more important.

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Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

One of the highly controversial issues today relates to the high technology in education. Nowadays, the computer became the fundamental item in the world. The educational system provided it into the class to teach subjects for children. Whereas it might make a few fears for students. In this essay, I will explain both sides of the view and suggest my opinion.

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More and more people want to buy famous brands in clothes cars and other items . What are the reasons behind this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Luxury items tend to extend popularity in communities in the present world. In this essay, I will elucidate the hidden causes of this issue and give my opinion about this event, and the following examples will be provided to support my point of view.

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Some feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Advertisement is the greatest marketing strategy in world trade at present. Some people think it might be caused by some drawbacks, whereas I agree with those who think it would bring advantages to both personal and companies. In this essay, I will elucidate both views and my idea, and the following examples will be provided to support my point of view.

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Overpopulation is the world's most serious environmental problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, many people believe that the rising population has become a major concern to the ecosystems on earth. I fully agree with the statement because of the impact it has on other environmental issues such as global warming as well as, on the phenomena of sinking landscapes. Hence, in this essay, I will extensively explain the reasons to support this based on real-life examples.

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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?

With the advent of technology, most of the old ways of life and traditional skills are being wiped out. Some people believe that there is no point in saving the old traditions, while I would argue that conventional methods of living are still viable and co-exist in our environment.

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In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, an abundance of competent graduates found themselves in a logjam: they are not capable of finding a suitable job. One of the factors could be a lack of congruence between theoretical and practical skills of the former students or their reluctance to work by acquired profession. In this essay, I will examine why unemployment is a controversial issue among alumni and suggest a couple of possible remedies for tackling this problem.

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For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited those when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?

Many families these days are visiting shopping places not only to buy things but also to be joyful with their families or friends comparing to the past where people could not decide to go to shopping centres unless they need to buy or sell necessities. In my view, I think this trend is negative for two reasons, in this essay I will outline this topic and the reason why I consider it as a negative trend.

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The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens' health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that government should invest the country's budget on the healthcare system rather than the environmental issues. Undoubtedly, the health of the people should be the first priority of the authorities but I disagree with spending less money on the conversion of the environment.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. State your own opinion in about 300 words. Give illustrations and examples

A number of people advocate the widespread dissemination of information in scientific studies, enterprises and academia. Others, however, claim the contrary, stating that data is so invaluable and worthwhile that it cannot be shared publicly. From my perspective, I voice approval of the former, in that I believe the act of making knowledge known to humanity would do wonders for global development in the long term.

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In certain countries, Voting is compulsory. To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?

It is fact that many nations have applied rules on compulsory voting essential to support the bureaucrats. I strongly agree with this statement that voting should be mandatory to win the leaders, who could serve their people by providing better educational service and fulfilling the needless requirements. This essay will stick with the point that why voting is compulsory and what benefits bring to the home country, which will explain in the below paragraphs with strong viewpoints and relative examples.

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Some people believe that university should offer places for people with high marks, Others says that universities accept all age of people even if they do not well at schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is a continuous discussion, debating whether educational institutions should offer their positions to remarkable individuals or to give it equally to everyone, including those with lower grades from school. In my opinion, neither of them, alone, is enough and we should keep a balance between the two ideas.

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''Prevention is better than cure''. Researching and treating disease is too costly so it would be better to invets in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree

Since, childhood we have been hearing this famous line which is a belief since ancient times and, still it is accurate and intake. I opine that prevention is the best practice however research and treatment are equally important and essential for quality of life and for generations to come even though if it is expensive.

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Most societies have homeless people. Some people think that the best way to help them is to give them money. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, it is quite common in countries throughout the world to notice a lot of homeless people and a few citizens believe to help them by providing monetary help. However, I opine that we should help by providing moral support, education, skill development and utmost in providing employment.

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With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Other feel that these forms of media will never disappear . What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With the pace of the 21st-century technology is leapt to the level which was unimaginable a few decades ago . Due to this, everything is based on it like communication , transportation , education and so on . Despite some people argue that the printed sources to study will be totally changed in the upcoming time , others argue that the style to read the material in the printed method will never be demolished . According to my opinion , I think that the printed way of course will never be disappeared .

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

It is widely believed that comprehensive the right and wrong at an early age is important for adolescents and punishment is extremely crucial to help them know what discipline is. I strongly agree with this point of view, as I believe that parents and teachers can collectively contribute to positive behaviour to juveniles by punishing them with self-restraint measures.

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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. which opinion do you agree with? discuss both options and give examples.

It is true that a host of people nowadays especially kids tend to own a companion as a friend or because of their love for them. While some individuals believe that this trend has a positive effect on a child’s behaviour, others argue that playing with a pet is not safe and may bring some unexpected threat for the owners. I am personally of the opinion of the former. This essay will prove some logical reasons as to why the benefits of owning an animal can outweigh its drawbacks.

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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?

Females should be given the same representation as males in the cops and military tasks. I partially agree with this statement. In this essay, I will highlight how women can demonstrate significant performance in the army and also discuss the contrary side to it.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

A visitor is the majority driving force for economic growth in many countries around the world. Some people argue that it leads to many effects if it does not organize well. This essay will discuss both views and in my opinion, I believe that travel brings a number of advantages that outweigh its disadvantages.

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Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that smoking is the most dangerous issue in the modern world. In that case, authorities from countries around the world should prohibit all tobacco goods. I totally agree with this statement because cigarettes cause serious illnesses and people who smoke are not a good example for children.

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