Band 8 IELTS Essays

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Band 8 IELTS essay samples

  1. Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools
  2. Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society
  3. In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is considered important
  4. Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination
  5. In recent years more and more people are choosing to read eBooks rather than paper books
  6. Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects
  7. Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep
  8. An increasing number of professionals leave their poorer countries to work in developed countries
  9. Some people think that the internet has brought people closer together
  10. Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity
  11. Nowadays, the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology
  12. Many people work long hours leaving very little time for leisure activities
    Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them
  13. Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because university education only benefits the students themselves
  14. It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents for sports or music
  15. Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training
  16. Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothing
  17. There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children
  18. In many countries paying for things using mobile phones is becoming increasingly common
  19. Many different countries have most shops and products as the same
  20. Why do some people work harder than others?
  21. The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world
  22. Some people think that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes
  23. Nowadays both men and women spend much money on beauty care
  24. Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines
  25. IELTS essay about obesity and its causes and solutions
  26. Some people think that getting a degree from a university is the best way to guarantee a good job
  27. Parents of obese children should be punished for making their children fat
  28. Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies
  29. With an increasing number of people eating fat food which can cause health problems some people think that the only solution is to ban it completely
  30. Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in cities
  31. Some people say in all levels of education from primary schools to universities too much time is spent on learning facts
  32. Should long term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work
  33. Nowadays a lot of offices employ open space designs instead of separate rooms for work
  34. It is important for people to take risk in both in their professional life and personal life
  35. Some people prefer to live in a house while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment
  36. Certain jobs are more suitable for men than women
  37. It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in media
  38. Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment
  39. More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by modern lifestyle
  40. Advantages and disadvantages of computer games
  41. In many places new homes are needed
  42. Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors promoting happiness
  43. In some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough
  44. The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advanced technology which can solve and prevent crime
  45. Today many people spend too much of their free time at shopping malls
  46. It was predicted that people in the 21st century would have more free time
  47. You have seen an advertisement in a magazine for someone to live with a family for six months to look after their child
  48. Some people think that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development
  49. Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries
  50. Some people believe that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society
  51. In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people
  52. The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is to give up to six years of free education to children
  53. Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with
  54. Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people
  55. In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food
  56. You and your family have just rented an apartment and one or two problems occurred
  57. In many countries people are now living longer than ever before
  58. As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing
  59. Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult
  60. Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things
  61. In some countries, the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation
  62. Many people spend a large amount of money on birthdays and weddings
  63. Human activity has had a negative effect on plants and animals