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 ?

One of the most conspicuous trends of today's youth is a colossal upsurge in online shopping. This emerging growth may negatively affect the local shops in the countrysides and cities. In my opinion, I strongly agree with the above view because online shopping has several advantages to consumers.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The authorities consider the financial sector as a vital aim in a state’s growth. For certain public, similar concentration is believed to be given to all the sectors. Since, economy represent strength of a country. In my opinion, I believe that economic development leads to bear all the challenges.

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It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. Do you agree or disagree with this development?

In modern days, some people say that untouched areas such as the South Pole are feasible for environmental activists’ travelling. I believe that although this matter does have several drawbacks, the benefits dwarf them.

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The popularity of news media often has been significantly influential in people's lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?

There is no doubt that the television is the most watched and influencing news' medium. With its increasing recognition, the impact it has on people is also rising. Although there are some benefits, I believe its disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

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

While many citizens are with the view that there should be more entertainment areas in the society, some individuals think that these spaces could be better be used to employ important issues like sheltering. In my opinion, there should be sufficient number of open gardens to maintain a healthy life; nevertheless, other significant aspects can be solved in other ways.

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Some people claim that many things that children are taught at school are a waste of time. Other people argue that everything that children study at school is useful at sometime. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.

What should and should be not a part of school curriculum, has always been a debatable issue. In the viewpoint of some people, certain subjects like history and art taught to the students, have no practical use in real life and hence should not be included as a part of the education, while others are of diverse opinion. I, believe that every course learnt at a younger stage, adds value to the kid's life in one way or the other. This essay will analyse both the views as well as provide a logical conclusion.

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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The demand for new houses is a paramount obstacle nowadays. Cities are starting to run off spaces and some people have commenced to think about exploiting landscape. In this essay I will show my support to protecting land and not using it to build new houses.

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Some people think that success is the best measure for intelligence, while others think that intelligence can be measured in other ways. What is your opinion?

Whilst a party of society relates being successful with smartness, others consider that these two are not related. In my point of view, intelligence is just one of the characteristics necessary to achieve success.

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Many people are doing their shopping on the internet nowadays. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages if shopping online and give your opinion.

It is undeniable that today's techno-savvy era the use of technology is increasingly likely among the people. Therefore, these days the trend of purchasing things on the internet is immense. However, the trend brings both positive and negative aspects and I personally believe that the advantages of online shopping far outweigh its disadvantages.

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Some people believe that it is better to spend more money to eliminate the cause of the crime, while others think that the government should spend more on punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Crime rates are on the surge around the globe. In the viewpoint of some people, the authorities should allocate a larger part of the budget to curb the causes of the felonies, while others believe that, it should be used to implement stricter punishments. This essay will analyse both the views and provide a logical conclusion. I however, side with the former argument.

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Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the advancement in technology, all the human activities can be monitored using various resources like (mobile phone tracking and monitoring cameras). In most of the cases, people are being bugged without their knowledge. In my opinion, I would say that, the sophistication has led to more dangerous consequences than its positives.

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Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

It is irrefutable that technology is growing by the leap in the modern era. It made everyone's life so easy and reduced the effort of manual jobs. Some people believe that our life was too enjoyable prior to the automation introduced. I agree with this notion and will put my perspective in the following essay.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, schools are encouraging children to be competitive so that they can increase their business.Some people believe that competition skills in children should be encouraged while others believe those who are educated to co-operate become more beneficial to the society.This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail and provide my opinion.

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Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There is no country in this world which is untouched by the phenomenon of wild animals. Some people say that the government should spend much money on the development of human beings than animals. I firmly believe that it is the responsibility of the authorities and societies to protect wild flora and fauna in order to preserve our biodiversity.

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Some parents think that helping their children with homework is good. Others think that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A section on parents believes that extending assistance to their offspring with an assignment is better. However, others argue it is essential for their growth if the class work is done by themselves. In my opinion, a student should focus themselves to complete the task given which will eventually make them self-sufficient.

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Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think that tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree

International travel becomes easy for everyone and travellers visit to another country for spending their holidays. It is often believed by some people that international travellers bring many positives for local people. I agree with this given statement as this brings jobs and opportunity to learn from foreigners.

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some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy , with everything organized and in the correct place. what is your opinion about this ?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see that, everyone understands the significance of keeping one's house and working space clean and well arranged. In my opinion I completely agree with the notion of cleanliness and the essay will explain in detail about it.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Across the world tourists are urged to accept the code of conduct. For the majority, the view is considered to permit the distinct various traditions in the facilitated state. Since, this essay will discuss both sides of the arguments. In my opinion, the tourists should follow the national rules and regulations of a host country.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely succesful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is true that the advertising has already become an integral part of our today’s market. While some argue that these advertisements cannot persuade people anymore, I believe that we, the customers, always have a particular interest in ads even though they could be found everywhere around us.

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Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the help of globalization, international trading is much easier than it was before, therefore we can find a variety of foods from all over the world on the grocery store shelves. Although, many people believe that the government should produce all needed products for their citizens within a nation, whereas others argue that importing goods from other countries is a good idea. I think that producing enough daily bread for people's consumption is a better way of making a country more secure in terms of its revenue and employment.

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