Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Presently, there has been much discussion revolving around the issue of whether a specific career pathway early in the human lifespan will lead to a more satisfying professional life. Personally, I totally agree with this statement and I feel this way because of two reasons which I will explain in the following essay.

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modern form of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their frieds. this has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the present age, there has been much discussion revolving around the issue of whether sending emails and text messages has a negative impact on the individuals social life. Some believe that this kind of communication has reduced the time that people spend meeting each other. Personally, I totally disagree with that statement. I feel this way because of two reasons that I will explain in the following essay.

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Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that young people should participate in voluntary work in their leisure time because this may provide a positive impact on the youth and society . In my opinion , I completely agree with this view and think that there are many useful aspects to this approach .

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Caring for children is very important for our society. Therefore all mothers and fathers should take a child care training course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the crucial aspects of a community is safeguarding the kids.Hence, comes an opinion that parents must indulge themselves in going to the sessions related to baby care.I totally agree with the given notion,also, feel that they can learn the baby nurturing skills from elderly people.The aim of the essay is to elaborate on my viewpoint.

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Some people think that because children find subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult, they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?

Although some people claim subjects like mathematics and philosophy should be optional to children due to their difficulty, they are essential and necessary to build a well-development adult full of knowledge and with perspectives to follow a career. With these thoughts, I completely disagree with the idea in which they ought to be optional. This essay will discuss why these themes should be practised by children and I will explain in detail my conception about this idea.

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There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

At present, several countries have a serious social problem about a lack of residence in towns, and they believe only the administration can improve it. As for this statement, I totally agree with it because the government can operate the policy to expand jobs to rural areas, and They can develop countrysides to be more convenient to live in.

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It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it is anticipated that in many countries, the future age ratio of the older community will exceed the percentage of the young community, the benefits and harms of which will be discussed in detail in a forthcoming article before I reach a final decision.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In today's world, one fundamental problem is the one in regard to the environment. There is a debate, one group believes that the extinction of especial living organs is the most important matter, while others think there are other issues which are more significant. I agree with the second view.

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Today’s teenagers have more stressful lives than previous generations. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

In the modern world, many people live throughout the stress and such tendency can not be joyful. Adolescents, in fact, are affected by adults who pressurize them so life becomes complicated. From my point of view, it is true, but some do not want to believe in it.

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Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

The given statement conveys that the duty of safeguarding the Earth's climate is to be performed only by the political leaders and is common man has no part in this as contributions by individuals are not that countable.I truly believe that Government leaders are more responsible for looking after the environment. However, every citizen is equally responsible when it comes to taking the steps to save the planet.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some public argues that there are highly lots of options for contemporary people. This view deserves a significant topic of discussion by ordinary citizens and politicians regarding the advantages and the disadvantages of a capitalistic society. As a representative citizen of the middle-class in South Korea, I partly agree with the statement above. The reasons why are as follows.

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It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it is anticipated that in many nations, the prospective age ratio of the older community will exceed the percentage of the young community, the benefits and harms of which will be discussed in detail in a forthcoming article before I reach a final decision.

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It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, although science has made immense progress in the medical world which has made it possible to cure the deadly diseases that come before human beings, it becomes helpless before the will of God. It is believed that in many countries, the future age ratio of the older community will exceed the percentage of the young community, the benefits and harms of which will be discussed in detail in a forthcoming article before I reach a final decision.

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Some people believe that to become successful at a sport requires a natural ability, others think that hardwork and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Mainly, to become a successful individual in a fun field may be required various abilities including natural abilities and more practice relying on one's belief. In my opinion, it seems to me that more training is more essential rather than an innate skill. This essay will discuss both innate and hardworking abilities with my perspectives.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some people that the teaching system from schooling to college has only theoretical information, and not practical exposure. I agree with the statement. I would like to put up my points on it.

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The Government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that government is wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of public. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, due to the advancement of technology, scientists have provided evidence of life on other planets. The government had been very supportive of this research financially; however, there have been recent arguments where some people believe it can be used better in addressing problems of the public. In this essay, I will discuss my notes on this concern and provide my extent of agreement.

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Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people says trees should be planted in the vacant areas of metropolitan while others says housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree of disagree?

Oxygen is an essential element for the survival of the human race. One section of the society thinks that more plantations should be there in unoccupied places, on the contrary; some individuals believe that accommodations should be made over there. I will express my views on both opinions in this essay.

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Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

For the last 100 years, animal experimentations occur for developing medicines. Although many people support the use of animal testing to save humans life because Human being is a superior creature than other living organisms on earth. Therefore, I believe that ethically it is wrong but nowadays, we can use computerized software Robots, or other biotechnologies to save animals.

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Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the works of their own countries instead of the works of art from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Ancient times and cultures have been kept well for centuries by museums. However, it triggers a heated debate whether a state should focus on their own historical events rather than diversifying on other histories around the globe. I believe that the first statement has strong ground although it is true that one should be aware of other arts and past events.

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In the last decade, there has been a great increase in international travel. What do you think are the reasons for this and do you think it is a good thing?

Travelling has been an essential part of the lives of people. Over the past ten years, international travel has greatly increased in popularity. In this essay, I will be discussing the major reasons why this has been the case. Additionally, I will be giving out my opinion on the statement.

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