Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced. Do you agree or disagree?

The growing number of individuals think that the industries and citizens both are required to be paid for cleaning the environment. I agree with the given statement, and the reasons behind my thought will be discussed in the essay.

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When you learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Globalization has brought in all countries across the world on to the same thread, which ought to have sound knowledge in different types of foreign languages. This mandates the equal importance of all types of skills like listening, reading, speaking and writing while learning destination countries medium of communication. I completely agree with the above statement and provide my supporting examples in this essay.

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Computer games is very popular in all ages and nations. Parent think it has little educational Value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give example based on your own experience.

With the advance of technology computer games' popularity started to skyrocket. However, some controversy remains regarding this matter. Parents might argue that negative side-effects may derive from playing and that it is just a waste of time. As a gamer myself I will present a strong contrary point, explaining why they help us to develop important skills and strengthen our social relationships.

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Prision is a common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to give people with a better education. Do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, prison is seen to be the most common way to prevent a large number of crimes. However, it is believed by a certain part of a population that education might be the best solution to this problem. I agree with a presented claim since there are a lot of reasons why imprisonment is not an efficient way to solve this issue.

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Government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country. Do you agree or disagree?

It is forecasted that a nation will make more progress if the state authorities allocate a vast amount of their budget on the technical subjects instead of others. I partially agree with the statement as an allotment in other courses are needed to maintain balance in the society.

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Some people say that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, there is a controversy about phones and their ban in public places, such as libraries, different means of transport and shops. I agree with the fact that technologies should be prohibited in these places since it might cause inconvenience for other people.

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Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.

Many consider that it could be an amazing idea to study parenting to adolescent at academics. I disagree with this notion and I will discuss it in the following paragraphs along with skills needed to be a good parent.

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Schools should do more to teach students about their health and well being. Do you agree or disagree?

Primary educational institutions should educate students more about their healthfulness. I strongly agree with this idea. It is crucial to have a sound knowledge about our physical and mental well-being in the contemporary era. Besides, the essay will further articulate the vital benefits of learning; physical and mental aptitude.

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Some people believe that having too many TV channels is good for people, while some other pole believe that it only brings some poor quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that there are interesting purposes on the broadcast TV for individuals these days, meanwhile; others suppose that it is just the low-quality channels. This essay will discuss two viewpoints and I totally agree with the first one in the following paragraphs.

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Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the basic needs of humans, i.e., clothes have now become a way to flaunt high status in society. Also, the development in science, which is mainly essential to ease and support various tasks, is now the symbol of high class for teenagers. I completely agree that our youth is wasting unnecessary time and money to buy expensive clothes and electronic equipment.

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Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?

It is argued that as artist receive a low pay scale and they should be provided with state funds, to preserve their interest. I strongly disagree with the statement because; firstly, the government has other sectors to improve. Secondly, the essay will discuss the way of increasing the income of the art creators.

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Shops should sell local foods instead of foreign foods. Do you agree/disagree?

It is true that it is important to maintain local traditions and customs. However, when it comes to what shops should sell, I do not agree with the idea that stores should only sell local foods. This essay will present arguments to explain why I believe both local and foreign meals should be sold by stores.

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With the increase in computer use, many people feel that school do not need to put the emphasis that they used to on basic handwriting skills or mathematics skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often believed that with the excessive usage of computers in the student's life, the educational institution may ignore the basic skills of logical mathematics and handwriting which was compulsory for children in the previous days. I completely disagree with the statement and would elaborate on the views in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extend do you agree?

In recent years, the tendency to redesign existing types of penalties has seen a gradual long-term increase. Some people believe that it would be a more effective approach to assign some unpaid social work to criminals as punishment for their crime. I totally agree with this statement and the following essay will examine why this is a more valid measure for offenders than imprisonment.

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In the past, the role of a teacher was to provide information. Today, students have access to a lot of information. There is, therefore, no role for teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays due to advent of technology like: the internet, people believe that their children have an access to everything they need to study,as per which they do not need any teacher, however, I partially differ in this statement. This essay shall present both the sides along with relevant examples.

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Nowadays getting a job is becoming harder in poor countries leading to a rise in unemployment. Some people believe that pupils should only be allowed to access primary education while others believe that secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Increasing population has become a major problem resulting in unemployment in many sectors of developing and under-developed countries. Higher Studies is a need of an hour but some people still think that primary education would suffice. I agree with the former view which would be discussed in my essay.

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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 opinion.

A percentage of the population believes that youngsters can focus on the fields they like most while others argue that they must give importance to the courses like engineering, software that will be fruitful to them for their upcoming life. Although it is true that those studies provide guaranteed employment, my opinion is inclined towards pursuing favourite topics. This essay looks into both the views in terms of motivational factors and job opportunity.

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Exams are the best way of assessing a student’s level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that the majority of students do not feel comfortable in doing exams or tests to assess their knowledge about a subject. However, I believe those evaluations are appropriate in order to evaluate a student. This essay will present arguments to support my opinion.

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In modern society, some people argue that schools become unnecessary as student can study at home via the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it has become common to get an education online. In this contemporary era, some individuals argue that studying in conventional schools is not significant and opine that studying online at home is the need of this century. I completely disagree with this notion and, I would explain the reasons for my opinion in this essay.

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Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern life has drastically altered people's attitude to leisure activities. There is an opinion that a person can satisfy his hobby only in case he faces complications. I partially agree with this statement, and the following essay will explain my point of view.

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