Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although it is sometimes thought that green areas ought to be allocated more space in city planning, others consider that construction of new accommodations is more important. In my opinion, I believe that the emphasis should be on building houses as it is one of the basic needs of humankind.

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The death penalty is the best way to control and reduce serious crime. To what extent do you agree?

Some people believe that capital punishment is no humane way for execution, even if that person has committed a grave offence. Others think that the extreme penalty is necessary to keep the security system efficient in society. Personally, I believe that capital punishment is a necessary evil for a grave offence. This essay will support my opinion with some reasons and examples.

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In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A popular topic today is regarding whether photographs and movies are more expressive approach than writings, poetry, and even books. It is commonly believed that this is true.However, in this essay, I am going to elaborate on this topic and show my disapproval.

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Supermarkets should only sell food products from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinions on this?

A commonly held belief is that food markets should sell domestic products only and stop importing from other countries. In this essay, I am going to elaborate on this topic and show why I am in favour of this statement.

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Some people prefer to spend time with their own age group while others like to spend their time with different age groups. Discuss both views and gibe your opinion.

Time is the only thing which cannot be regained if lost.Hence, it is important that we spend it carefully.In this context, a few individuals always like to give their time to their contemporaries whereas some want to spend it with the ones who are elder or younger to them. In the current essay, I would discuss both views and give my opinion.

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some people think they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Other believe governments should tightly control the use of freshwater as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

From the birth of the earth, aqua is a fundamental resource for every species. However, there are predominantly two contrasting views where a section of society vehemently deems that each individual has their birthright on water consumption; others emphasize that authorities ought to manage the need of drinkable aqua as its quantity is limited. In my view, under the natural cycle of freshwater, the consumption always lags behind the proportion.

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"Prevention is better than cure." Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree.

History has shown numerous situations where many pandemics are controlled by preventing them.Hence, I strongly agree with the given statement that controlling the attack of a disease is always better than treating it after it enters a body because getting a vaccine for a virus involves a lot of finance and time. In the current essay, I would elaborate my opinion with relevant examples.

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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 usefull in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Under the advanced technology, more subjects are opened for cultivates students to engage in the updated and useful industries. This is believed that undergraduates studying for knowledge in high-technology are the best way for their development. I can not agree with those views, as every student should choose their field according to their interest.

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Some people think that children should learn how advertisements try to persuade them in school. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertising is considered to be the most common method followed by the vast majority of corporations. Although it is an effective marketing tool for the seller to market their product, I believe children should be certainly be made aware of this deceptive means at the very school level.

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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

21st century is the era of opportunities. With the advent of science and technology, the world has seen tremendous changes in every way. Although some argue that life was more peaceful a decade ago, I strongly believe that we are so fortunate to be part of this generation. This essay will explain why I am content, and what made this time so special than before.

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It is often said “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?

Cultural sensitivity is often considered to be crucial by some when visiting a country.In my opinion, I believe that accepting and adapting the mores of a host-state makes the journey far more joyful as well as I am of the opinion that devoid of speech awareness is a great barrier to explore the culture of the destination.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be best way to get a job.On the other hand,other people think that getting experience and developing soft-skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?

While some people think that, graduating from university opens many paths of employment, others believe on-hand experience and interpersonal skills are the key factors of job placement. In my opinion, being a scholar serves better professional opportunities; however, both views will be discussed.

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Some people believe that it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. Many believe that friends should accord with them, whereas others think that this is better to have a diverse opinion in a friendship. I will discuss both viewpoints and give my point of view in the following paragraphs.

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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A commonly held belief is that 21’st century is the best possible time to live in, due to the fast pace of technological development. However, there is an opposing opinion that people in the past were happier.In this essay, I am going to elaborate on the topic and give reasons why I am content for living in this era.

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With access to the internet and social media websites, many children are exposed to a number of dangerous situations. Adults should thus limit access to the internet for their children. Do you agree or disagree?

Although the internet has revolutionized the world and is used by everyone now including the younger generation, there are few negative consequences it has when misused. I absolutely agree that elder ones should keep a keen eye on what their kids are doing online. In the first part of the essay, we will discuss the negative effects it can have individually and in the later part, we will discuss its social effects.

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Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?

Tourism helps people from other countries to understand the citizens of the visiting country. I disagree with the statement because the tourists mostly visit some well-developed spots and they mainly stay in a big hotel.

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that any cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars.

A rapid increase in the number of personal vehicles has raised traffic conjunction issue in a lot of cities around the globe. I personally agree with this notion since the number of cars on the roads are consistently growing; however, the government can enforce high taxes on multiple car owners and promote the use of public transport to solve this problem. This essay will further discuss these point in detail.

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Do children behave better when they are physical punished or rewarded. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Shaping a child's behaviour is always a critical aspect. In the olden days, people used to feel that punishment is the only way to indulge good manners in kids. Whereas, nowadays people are changing and are understanding that even a small compensation of appreciation will also make them behave well. According to me, rewarding should be first introduced and punishment should only be given if the situation went out of control. In the current essay, I would discuss both views and give my opinion.

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Sports events such as Formula One and other car racing events should be banned because they are unnecessary waste of money and create more pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Sporting events are incredibly popular throughout the world. Many are fanatic about these and literally wait to attend. At the same time, it is known to waste a lot of money and create enormous pollution than we already have. Although many argue that these events should be banned, I do not agree to prohibit them, but the authorities behind them should take additional responsibility to mitigate the impact caused. This essay will discuss why it is worth to have these sports ceremonies.

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Rising university fees and limited employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and should only offer practical degree courses that maximize chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's competitive world, there are almost twice the students as compared to the number of jobs in the fields like philosophy and history. Certain people believe that institutes should close such arts courses and should include more practical degree courses. I completely disagree with this and think every subject has there own value and should be taught at higher levels also.

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