Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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Too much money is spent on looking after repairing olg buildings. They should be knocked down and we should build modern insteads. Do you agree or disagree?

Many governments are spending a lot of money on maintaining and repairing historic buildings. So they should be demolished and we should build new ones instead. I completely disagree with this point of view. In this essay I will consider the reasons and provide my own opinion.

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Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (eg: uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion.

Raising children has become an important aspect of anyone's life. There are sections of society who believes that the kids need to be brought up by all family members and not just their parents. In this essay, I will discuss the benefits of it and the limitations of raising the young minds by the parents alone.

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Human activity has had negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

It is undeniable truth that the ecosystem in all over the globe is dangerously affected by the exploitation of mankind. Some intellectuals opine that this practice will never change, whereas others consider that the preventive actions by human being could bring the positive results. This essay will discuss both the views, along with my opinion in the following paragraphs.

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Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Interestingly, most of the prominent jobs globally are executed by males. Some individuals think that the authorities need to interfere for categorising a certain percentage of these jobs to females. In this essay, I will discuss the merits and de-merits of categorising certain jobs for women and explain why it cannot be a good solution.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, some part of community affairs are derivative from issues that students take in high school. Some individuals think that voluntary social programs such as charity affairs, developing neighbourhood or work at the gym should be mandatory in high schools for youngsters. I personally agree with the given statements on the basis of learning, social behaviour and encounter with hard situations.

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Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what extent do you agree?

Marketing strategies as well as promotional works are essential for the success of an agency, although many other reasons are there. I partially agree with the statement and later on I will give some examples related to it.

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Many crimes are often related to the consumption of alcohol some people think that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to ban alcohol. Do you think this is an effective measure against crime? What other solution can you suggest?

It is true that the consumption of alcohol affects the decision making power of the brain. Pertaining to the number of crimes committed under the influence of booze, leads many people to think that a ban on it will improve the social situation. I do not agree with this view.

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In order to improve a country's education system, young students should be allowed to openly criticize their teachers during class time. What is your opinion? What are some other ways education systems could be improved?

Arguments over how to best improve education systems have been going on since the practice of teaching began. The idea that young students should be allowed to openly criticize their teachers in an effort to better an education system is considered preposterous and I agree. The alternatives of altered school scheduling and teacher monitoring through video will be analysed for viability.

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Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments againts offender? To what extent do you agree or dis agree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

The issue of whether ecological concern contributes to the human adversity has become a controversy over about the contemporary society. Despite the global degradation of the ecosystem, the law has not sanctioned the perpetrators. Personally, I entirely agree for a several reasons.

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scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists? to what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, we are residing in a technology-based region. A number of individuals hold the assumption that we underestimate singers and connoisseurs while the citizens who are adroit in technology and science are bestowed cordially. I completely agree with the view and put forward evidences as to why our area exerts such things.

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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Different species of living beings are being increasingly bred in various parts of the world, due to many known reasons. Some individuals think that these living creatures need to be made use of, for the gain of mankind, while others believe that these animals have the exact equal rights to live on the planet, just like any other homo sapiens. In this essay, I will discuss the merits and de-merits of both these arguments and discuss why it is important to not harm or utilise the animals for our own good.

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The only way to solve the increasing crime rate of young offenders is to teach parents better parenting skills. To what extent do you agree?

The rate of violence everywhere is increasing dramatically. Some individuals think that the best path to answer it is by educating people, on how to better raise their kids. In this essay, I will discuss the limitations of better parenting techniques and the other ways that the society can adopt to make it a safer place to live.

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Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit cultural and tourist attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree with this view?

The issue of foreigners paying more for cultural and historical visits is widely debated in todays world. In my view, it is not clear whether the visitors should be changed more or not when visiting the local historical places, as I have different attitudes towards this issue.

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Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The issue of whether the artwork contributes to the economy has become a controversy in the contemporary society. Despite the government have allotted funds on crafts, individuals are ought to allocate the budget in a more valuable projects. Personally, I entirely disagree for a number of reasons.

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Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?

Whereas some people argue that some subjects should be optional for children, which find them hard, others claim that some subjects must be taught either way. In my opinion, although some children might face difficulties in learning some subjects, these topics should be compulsory.

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Some people say companies should require all employees to wear uniforms at work. Others think it is unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is argued by some, that all workers should wear uniforms at the job, while others support the opinion that it is not necessary. Admittedly, wearing formal or business specific clothes has its own advantages. However, in some cases, convenient and casual appearance of the employees brings more benefits. Personally, I believe that uniforms should be worn by staff, which are directly in contact with the customers, whereas for staff placed at the back office informal style is the best choice.

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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

Over the recent years, people are travelling more frequently by flights due to drop in ticket prices, which caused raised in air pollution and noise levels. Some believe that, if governments start imposing high tariffs it could reduce air traffic significantly. I am a strong opponent of such practise as this will impact the tourism and make flight travel less affordable for the public.

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Television Sporting shows such as the Olympics motivate the youth who do not like to exercise much. Do you agree or disagree?

The issue of whether television Sporting shows motivate the young people to play sport has become controversial in the contemporary society. Some people believe that these TV programs inspire the youth, specifically teenagers to exercise through famous athletes and great successful people. Personally, I entirely disagree for a number of reasons.

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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.

Nowadays, there is an increasing number of subjects being introduced in universities throughout the world, in particular related to science and technology. While some people argue that students should make their own choice of subject, others consider that they should only choose subjects that will be helpful in the future. There are valid views on both sides, which I will discuss now.

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Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern world, throwing parties can be challenging for its organizers. However, there is an opinion that it can create a new society, which is more organized and cheerful. Personally, I reckon that celebrations’ number should be limited in order to make a conscious society.

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