Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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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 ?

There has been a surge in online shopping in the last two decades, providing users with options to buy goods and services. However, I disagree with the statement that online shopping can lead to the shutdown of shops in towns and cities.

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Human activity has had a negative impacts on plants and animals.Some people think that this cannot be changed while others believe actions can be taken to bring a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Nature and creatures badly effect by the masses actions. A number of individuals believe that it is impossible to overcome this problem but the rest have opposite views.I will substantiate both points and my perspective in the following paragraphs with appropriate examples.

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Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so computers should replace them. However others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, within our stage of modernity, our tasks have been modified to simplification as well as the populations are able to access the information from the internet since there is a diversity of details. However, some individuals believe that libraries are a waste of resources while others against the comment. The purpose of this article is to have a view on the indicated topic and distribute my own perspective point.

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Topic: In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree? disagree?

In this technology-driven world, people are more self-dependent. Hence use of living organisms for the purposes of diet, attire and cure is not very crucial. I agree with this notion completely. In the upcoming paragraphs, I will put forth my views in detail.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Many people argue about university course selection; some believe undergraduate should only be allowed to choose subjects that are useful in the future, as science and machinery. However, some others say students should have the freedom to select their preferred course at the university. My essay will discuss both views and reinforce the latter opinion.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the word. Do you think this is a positive or negative development

More and more countries become similar because people have an opportunity to buy the same products almost anywhere. I think it is a positive tendency as it makes many countries open to foreigners and stimulates the economics of different nations.

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The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produces positive effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement

Globalization and the flourishing of multinational enterprises is a ubiquitous phenomenon that is benefitting not just the nations but also inhabitants. Both these factors have completely flipped the image of society and its working bringing out positives as well as negatives. Nevertheless, I strongly concur with the idea that it showcases the positive developments. I will elucidate on my conviction with relevant examples.

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Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

It is a debatable issue whether everyone should live in a rural area or they should stay in the town to easily receive health benefits. In this essay, I will discuss both views, and I also explain why I feel that everyone should enjoy city life.

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While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is no denying in saying that advents by human civilization have eased their life, however, put adverse effects on the environment. Global warming and deforestation are two stressful issues in current times and are becoming unstoppable. Few disputes the former has deteriorated the nature, while others think the latter is responsible. Elaborating on both viewpoints, I will shape my opinion.

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

Many people think that you have to speak another language if you live in an abroad nation and it has many sociological and practical issues . I totally agree with this notion because foreigners have different languages , lifestyles , cultures and working patterns . This essay explains what are the social and practical problems which are faced by them , followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people think that advertisements are good for the society whereas others oppose this view. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Recently, there was an argument about the role of advertisements can affect society. In general, there is a contentious debate on advertisement in modern society hence some individuals believe that it is beneficial while others tend to think the other way around. From my perspective point of view, I strongly opine to the advantages of advertising since its methodology of marketing has been prominent in our lives.

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Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?

Within our high-level cornerstone of knowledge as well as proper education, children nowadays have been doing well in their academic performance. Besides studying, they can have a break to chill with their daily leisure activities ,however, some people believe that it should be in a discipline otherwise the result can be meaningless. From my perspective point of view, I strongly unify with the opinion of the article.

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Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a good idea to copy celebrities?

A great number of people tend to copy celebrities from popular magazines and on television. By doing so, they try to put themselves in the place of a star. In general, I do not think that this tendency is beneficial for ordinary people and fans.

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Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages, therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The computer is the most powerful and successful invention in the history of human history. These days, computers translate non-native languages without any error and within fractions of a second, that is why many believe that learning a foreign language is a lost cause, I disagree with this notion for the following reasons.

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It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In today's modernised world few students are preferring to take a leap after attending high school in pursuit to roam or to undergo a job. I think that the above-written decision taken by candidates to pursue their desired function is advantageous to them in a variety of ways which I will discuss in the following paragraphs.

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

Although there are many proponents of a traditional approach to education, some now believe that in the modern classroom, the methodology of imparting knowledge should be based on experiential learning. This essay explains that even though I believe that experiential learning is the way forward, traditional techniques are essential in certain cases.

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

Nowadays, with the accompany of modern technology, shopping now can be purchased directly from the internet since it does not only provide convenience but also be prominent in term of helping customers to reach further choices compared to an average shop or an outlet . And, an argument was questioned about this habit of purchasing to be the domain offer for everyone in future. From my perspective point of view, the growth of online shopping is presumed not to disturb the usual custom of buying in the next few years.

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Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?

Research on personality development is a vast topic in the field of psychology. There is a view that nothing can alter our identity as it is determined by our genes before our birth. This essay elaborates, why I completely disagree with this view.

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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?

It is a belief by some section of society that people who entertain have been able to charge a hefty sum. In this essay, I will enunciate upon the ideas for my rationale and will ponder upon other professions that should have better pay.

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Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than security. Others think that people cannot expect to enjoy a job and having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although it is thought by some that career contentment is more vital compared with a permanent position, others, however, believe that it is more essential to have a lasting post. I consider having work security as essential in a lasting position.

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