IELTS Sample Essays 9.0 This book provides a collection of model essays written by Dominic Cole – an excellent IELTS teachers. These essays are scored around 9, so you can learn how to write a cog... ent and laconic essay from him. Before you go, let’s take some time to brainstorm for the following questions: 1. In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages? 2. Science and technology have improved the standards of living in all over the world. Some people claim that the role of the arts has become insignificant. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 3. Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility Discuss both views and give your opinion. 4. Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this? 5. Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted to a higher position. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 6. Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring students’ performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Model essay Band 9 | Dominic Cole 3 7. In recent years, farming practice has changed to include methods such as factory farming and the use of technology to improve crops. Some people believe these developments are necessary, while others regard them as dangerous and advocate a return to more traditional farming methods. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. 8. Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge, even a voluntary charge, be levied for admittance? Discuss both views and give your opinion. 9. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 10. Some people prefer to live in a house, while others think that there are more advantages living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to living in a house rather than in an apartment? 11. 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. 12. Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Is the amount of money spent on space research justifiable? Could the money be better spent? 13. Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours? 14. It is sometimes said that a high salary is the most important factor in choosing a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Model essay Band 9 | Dominic Cole 4 15. Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? ESSAY TOPICS: In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages? Science and technology have improved the standards of living in all over the world. Some people claim that the role of the arts has become insignificant. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility Discuss both views and give your opinion Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this? Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted to a higher position. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring students’ performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? In recent years, farming practice has changed to include methods such as factory farming and the use of technology to improve crops. Some people believe these developments are necessary, while others regard them as dangerous and advocate a return to more traditional farming methods. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge, even a voluntary charge, be levied for admittance? Discuss both views and give your opinion. The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people prefer to live in a house, while others think that there are more advantages living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to living in a house rather than in an apartment? 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. Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Is the amount of money spent on space research justifiable? Could the money be better spent? Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours? It is sometimes said that a high salary is the most important factor in choosing a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum? [Show More]
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