Band 8 IELTS Essays

The task 2 of writing module is always a discursive essay question. You are asked to write about a social issue. Different kinds of essay questions are asked. Some of these are:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of something

Express your views on a given topic

Say whether you agree or disagree with a given view

Outline the reasons for a problem and suggest some solutions

Take a side in an argument

The task rubric may contain one or more questions. Your essay must answer all the points in the rubric. Your arguments should be convincing and relevant to the question. It is essential to establish a logical and grammatical connection between different parts of the essay.

The task 2 band 8 IELTS essays given below are all graded by qualified IELTS trainers.

1. Some people think that to learn about other countries they need to travel
2. Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities
3. Some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym
4. Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it
5. Educating young people is naturally important; however, some think governments ought to invest more in education for adults in need
6. Some people think that it is good to be ambitious
7. More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in foreign countries
8. Some people believe that charities should help people in need no matter where those people are in the world
9. Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode or transport in the cities
10. In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing
11. As we are facing more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important
12. People nowadays tend to have children at an older age
13. Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because parents spend more time at work
14. Some people say music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together
15. Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time
16. In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of the country after retirement
17. Every year several languages die out
18. The movement of people from agriculture areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places
19. Although many people value public parks this space could be used for residential purposes
20. Nowadays young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example
21. Some people think that the government is responsible for crime prevention
22. More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories
23. The government should allot more funds for the teaching of science
24. Friendships can be very meaningful and special but also very complicated
25. Nowadays, the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media
26. Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones
27. Influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of many species and loss of biodiversity
28. Recent research has shown that media like the internet and TV have greater influence over people’s lives than politicians
29. Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools
30. The charts show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups
31. Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable
32. Some people think that is a waste of time for high school students to study literature
33. An increasing number of people are buying what they need online
34. As computers are being used more and more in education there will soon be no role for teachers in the classroom
35. One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead
36. Some people think that success is the best measure of intelligence
37. It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful
38. Every country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor
39. Many people like to wear fashionable clothes
40. Many people believe that living in a city offers greater advantages compared to life in the countryside
41. Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programs
42. In the past, most people worked for small businesses while more people now work for large businesses
43. When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks
44. It is better for children if the whole family is involved in their upbringing
45. The main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money
46. The performance of staff can have a significant impact on the success of a company
47. Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly but many patients do not follow an exercise routine
48. Some people feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses
49. Some feel that schools should be mixed with both boys and girls attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated
50. The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased
51. People speak less than before. Why is this the case?
52. Government spending on restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped
53. It is a common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work
54. Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic development
55. Public libraries are no longer required because of the internet
56. Government should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment
57. Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in store shopping
58. In many countries many people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past
59. Many local stores are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets
60. Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important
61. Some people believe that money is the most important factor for achieving happiness
62. Some people say friends are more important than family
63. Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future
64. The internet has replaced traditional books as sources of information
65. Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries but it does not solve the poverty
66. Some employers find that their new employees lack in basic interpersonal skills
67. Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is replacing their functions
68. Some people believe that schools should include competitive sports as a subject
69. People nowadays send text messages more frequently than they talk on the phone
70. Young people these days tend to be less polite and respectful
71. A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income
72. In Britain when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people
73. The rate of divorce has increased dramatically
74. Some people feel that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military
75. Plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today
76. Physical activities should be introduced to school children on a regular basis
77. Young people today spend more time than ever before playing video games
78. Demand for food is increasing worldwide
79. Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking
80. Advantages and disadvantages of owning a private car
81. Some people give their children whatever they ask for and let do whatever they like
82. Some people believe that instead of renovating old buildings the government should build new infrastructure
83. Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees
84. Some people think that current environmental issues are global problems and should be dealt with by the government
85. Some people think that it is always an advantage to buy local products rather than those made in other countries
86. In some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything
87. Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water as it is a limited resource
88. Cultures and traditions change from generation to generation
89. Some people believe government should spend money on building trains and subway lines
90. Percentage change in average house prices in five cities
91. Many people try to look younger than their age
92. In many western countries, there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children
93. Many students take part time jobs while studying in university
94. Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture
95. Some people say the main way to be happy is to have a lot of money
96. Over the last few decades media has created the image of young thin women as being ideal
97. Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing importance
98. Housing has become a main problem in many countries
99. Advantages of nuclear energy outweigh disadvantages
100. Many people think that to become a successful specialist, it is better to choose career early in life
101. Music should not be taught in schools
102. Some people think that prison is the best place for criminals
103. More and more people are moving from poor countries to rich countries
104. Some working parents think children should be sent to child care centres
105. University students often focus on one subject