Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

It is often argued that sportspersons make more income than people in other important jobs. While some think it is not fair, I believe it is justifiable as they train hard and are always away from their homes. In this essay, I would discuss both these views and state my points.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement

With the advent of world-wide-web and internet, the trend of reading paper-based scripture, either the newspaper or the books, is fading away because more and more people have started using digital books and online news web pages for free. This trending culture would probably eliminate the usage of printed newspapers or books in future. I totally agree with this notion due to the following reasons.

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Many people believe that we should protect all wild animals while others believe we should just protect some of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have contrasting views, whether we should shelter all the creatures of the forest or should accommodate some of them. In my opinion, we should preserve only which are in a dangerous situation; however, both views will be discussed.

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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.

In our modern society, it is prevalent that people are used to escaping their concerns and accept a bad situation instead. Nonetheless, some opponents argue that they should try hard to improve the situation. In my opinion, I believe that striving to solve a problem is a relatively realistic solution compared to accepting it and doing nothing. Hence, I will further discuss both views and explain my thought in the following essay.

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Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this statement?

In some developed countries, there is a trend of costless healthcare benefits, regardless of the person’s income. I believe that there are some cases where this free medical care facility is disadvantageous to the general public, however, in other aspects it is quite acceptable. Firstly, I will explain how it has negative effects on society, and secondly, the positive side of this scheme will be examined.

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Some companies sponsor sports to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion

It is irrefutably true that these days most companies are approaching strategies such as sponsoring sports events to increase their sales. Some people opine that sports sponsorship is a great marketing tool to promote their products; however, others believe that this trend has tremendous drawbacks. I bolster the former opinion and think that this strategy is not only promoting the company primarily but also providing a platform for passionate players.

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Some people believe that scientists have more influence over the world whereas others argue that politician have more influence over the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

A group of people consensus that scientists have ultimate importance worldwide; whereas, others argue that legislator has a higher impact. Therefore, ahead of my stance, both the viewpoints would be discussed.

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MARKETING AND PROMOTION IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

In this modern era, media is flooded with advertisements striving to acquire the attention of consumers. It is often suggested that marketing and promotion play a crucial role in the success of a business. I completely agree with this statement due to these two major reasons. Firstly, the public can know about the new products available in the market. Secondly, masses often purchase those products who often promoted by popular celebrities.

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In some countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people rergad this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important learning and taking responsiblities? Write both view and your opinion

In the era of advancement, it has become a topic of concern about whether to allow youth to start earning or not. The chunk of folks thinks it, like a bad phenomenon, however, opposites admit that it will lead to having experience and fulfil duties. I think children should more concentrate on their study and life experiences, not on a paid job. This essay will discuss both viewpoints including how it can be worst according to the failure in the study and how it will help to learn the responsibilities at an early age.

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Many people think that it is better to get advice from old rather than young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that an older person can give a better idea and suggestion more than a younger person or not as they have more experience. I strongly believe that there are more advantages to get advice from senior groups. This essay will discuss the benefits of this statement.

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Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used other purpose such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

For some individuals, urban parks are very important, although, some people think that this place can be used for a business purpose or for building residential areas for growing society. I completely disagree with the idea of removing parks from the cities, in the following paragraph, I will highlight my point of view.

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The Government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people believe that government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?

No doubt, every country is developing and on the way of development, it is the responsibility of the lawmakers to make their residents feel that they are safe in their country. That is why the chunk of folks thinks that the authority should spend more money on the protection of the natives rather than on social advantages. I absolutely agree with the statement and this essay will discuss why it is entirely necessary to invest more money on the security of the taxpayers especially just to ensure the safety of women in the night and to reduce the accidents as well.

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

In recent times, nations are starting to resemble each other significantly because the products they've been purchasing are pretty much the same in every country. Although being able to buy every product we need anytime is a good thing, I believe these similarities can kill creativity and diversity.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Gathering message through the use of newspapers seems to be an effective idea among many individuals. While other alternatives have been suggested by some people to gain knowledge about happenings in society. I shall discuss both these statements before coming to a logical conclusion.

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Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt that parenting combats several, unique obstacles rather than later ones. Although most parents argue for controlling adolescents' spare time, I believe that children have to be provided with more free, un tensed space just for themselves. This essay will further explain how children can consume their spare events.

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Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behavior. What is your opinion?

Many people believe that violence in computer games and television has really influenced people behaviour in societies, other deny this fact and believe that it is not going to harm and none create any problems among the people. But I believe that violence really emphasized people's mind.

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In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be possible home, such as mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The searching for the unknown is human nature. There are many people who consider it is crucial to conduct cosmos studies since one-day mankind may be relocated to another planet for a better prospect so spending for this is justifiable. In my opinion, I firmly think the fund can utilize for the development of the needy.

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Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There are certain languages which are endangered due to a few speakers left in the whole world. While some argue that tax money should be utilized to rescue these languages, others consider it a waste as several areas worth it more, namely, education and health sectors. In my perspective, it is a matter of grave importance to save a part of our history; therefore, a small portion of the annual budget could be assigned to it.

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Globalization has brought about more positive economic impacts than negative ones. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It has been said that globalisation has led to great fruitful outcomes compared to the disadvantages it caused. I somehow agreed to this notion which I like to explain in the next paragraphs.

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It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages.

Changing is a law of nature and in every sphere of life, changes take place. Therefore, it is believed that change brings positive aspects in people's lives and rather than avoiding, people should welcome it. In my opinion, variation is far more beneficial than its drawbacks.

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