Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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The Internet has as many disadvantages as it does advantages. To what extend do you agree with this statement?

These days , it is clear that the internet has become the most important technological advance.Although I think that it maintains some obvious harmful consequences . I strongly believe that the advantages of this innovation outweigh its disadvantages .

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Other, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Others argue that imposing stricter punishments is vital in order to lessen traffic accidents. Meanwhile, some believe that there are other methods for road safety improvement. In this essay, I will be discussing both views and arrive at a conclusion before expressing my opinion.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of diverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages.

Coupled with the swift advance of technology, the automatic fields are flourishing. Several people argue that automatic vehicles will be their main means of transport. Although there are both merits and demerits of this trend, I believe that it has lots of benefits compared to minor drawbacks that it might bring.

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Living in a country where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Staying in a nation where you have to speak a foreign dialect can cause serious social and practical difficulties. I completely agree that a foreign language in another country can cause social and practical problems.

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Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Wildlife protection has become one of the major concerns of many nations. Governments spend financial resources to conserve endangered animals. However, a segment of society is concerned that wildlife preservation in the modern world is a waste of money. I totally disagree with this notion. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.

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People tend to work longer hours nowadays. People say that working long hours has a negative effect on themselves, their families and the society, so working hours should be restricted. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays people seem to be working for longer hours. As a result, they feel it is having negative impacts on themselves, their families and society. That's why it has been proposed that working hours should be restricted. In my opinion, I agree with the proposition since I believe folks need to be in a healthy physical and mental state to accomplish goals. The essay below highlights the adverse effects caused due to the issue and the importance of restricting toiling time.

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Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believe that all companies should have the right to advertise. What is your opinion?

It is an irrefutable fact that overconsumption of fast food may lead to health-related issues. Therefore, a segment of society is convinced that fast food advertising is irresponsible and should be banned. Others, however, believe the opposite. I personally feel that fast food companies should not be restricted from advertising. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.

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New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is no doubt that the innovations mainly the Internet, have caused a significant change in the methods of buying and selling goods. Therefore, these changes have transformed the lives of consumers. In my opinion, I would argue that it is in fact dominant for two main reasons.

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The growth of Online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that online shopping is increasing significantly each day and has become the best way of purchases. While some people claim that this trend can pose a great threat to retail companies . I completely disagree with this view and think that it has some negative consequences for the retail sector.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is argued that the typical standard of the health of people would probably decrease in the future as compared to the current situation. In this essay, I will be discussing the primary reasons why I strongly oppose this view.

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Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and will use up the world’s resources. Do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, air travel plays a very important role in our society and as well as in boosting the economy. The opportunities provided by it are countless. It has immensely helped to modernise the globe and also enables us to reach new extremities in life. Regardless of a few adverse effects on the environment due to aviation, I completely disagree with limiting air travel because of that reason.

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New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is no doubt that the innovations mainly the Internet, are having significant changes in the methods of buying and selling goods. Therefore, these changes are transforming the lives of consumers. While some people argue that the Internet shopping effects are irrelevant, I would argue that it is in fact dominant for two main reasons.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling Is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Environmental issues have become a grave concern nowadays across the globe. Every day the government is implementing new policies to protect nature. Few people argue that garbage from dwellings is not optimally recycled and the authorities must make it mandatory. In my perspective, it can be a beneficial approach in targetting this problem to a great extent.

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Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern classroom should be based on experiential learning while others believe that the traditional approach is still the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Recently, there has been an emerging of many other teaching methods far from the conventional ones. As a result, debates have been raised over the eminence and appropriateness of each approach. From my perspective, each method has its merit to students and the combination of both should be considered to maximize the outcome in teaching.

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People think that the government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles to solve environmental problems. Give your opinion.

Contemporarily, cars and other vehicles are the major contributors to air pollution and society prefers to use their own conveyance to transfer rather than using public transportation. Therefore, it is widely believed that one solution to environmental problems would be for governments to raise the price of petrol. In my opinion, this is the optimal way to deal with polluting issues.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that they can get news better through another media. Discuss bot views and give your opinion?

There is a phenomenon among citizens that some people prefer to choose newspapers as the best way to get information. Meanwhile, others argue that there is another medium where they can find out data much better. Even though the two arguments are logical and reasonable and the last argument could be more acceptable, I would like to explain through two sides points of view.

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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."

People have different views about the manners of dealing with adverse situations. While learning to compromise and adapt to the surroundings is better than struggling to get even worse situations, I firmly believe that most of the time, we still have a chance to improve for the better to a large extent, which would do more good than harm.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.

Many argue that it is essential for kids to attend school while others argue that educating them at home is beneficial. In my opinion, the latter view outweighs the benefits of the former view. In this essay, I shall delve into both methods and provide a supporting point for my thought.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries.Some people think this is good for country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount of people can earn. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays the struggle for social justice is one of the central discussion points all over the globe. Owning to the controversies caused by the evidence that there are those who appear to be more successful in life and enjoy high revenue disturbs millions, some advocate the idea that governmental bodies should be in charge of putting limits on the maximal sum of money that can be earned whereas others, on the contrary, are ardent adherents of the matter that a country´s economic state only profits from those getting a substantial salary for their work. From my point of view, it is only a human himself who is responsible for their wealth so there can be no limits on the amount of income in the modern world.

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Traditional food is undergoing great changes and is being replaced by new diet. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon?

Traditional food is undergoing great changes and is being replaced by a new diet. The major reason behind it is the modification in people's taste. I personally feel it is the main reason but there are other explanations as well. In the essay, I will explain all the causes concerning the event. In my opinion, I firmly believe that this phenomenon has more negative sides compared to positive ones.

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