Samples Band 8

IELTS Discussion Writing Samples Band 8

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Psycologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true is this statement? How far does colour influence people's health and capacity for work?

Every individual has unique preferences for colours. For many years now, psychiatrists know, how colours can influence human emotions. Due to this reason, offices and healthcare centres should be carefully adorned. This essay will discuss why the above statements are true and also the extent to which one's health, as well as the productivity of an employee in an environment gets affected.

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Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

It is a fact that the tendency to work or study in the city centre is considered as common amongst the young population these days. In general, there are different reasons accounting for why many people choose a city life; however, my standpoint is that the drawbacks of this trend are greater than its advantages.

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Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The choice of residence is a debated issue. Some people opt to live in a house while others are of the opinion that residing in a suite is more beneficial. People enjoy maximum space and privacy when they live in a house, although there are some drawbacks to this.

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Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.

The number of people in most major cities around the world is increasing at a significant rate, which has resulted in a low standard of living in urban areas and the atmosphere has become dirty and crowded. This growth has happened because cities offer better job opportunities and better quality of life. The issue can be solved by improving the living facilities in rural areas and providing employment chances.

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Every year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.

Over the last century, the rate at which the population move from one territory to the other keeps increasing. Although this can be beneficial for both individuals and the community, this in effect has led to overpopulation of the society. This essay will discuss further on the pros and cons of such transition.

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More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. Why is this? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, developing countries continue to extend industries that serve tourisms. There are reasons why this is happening and I believe that this is a positive development.

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Reason for protecting natural beauty place and methods

overpopulation and over crowding can cause destruction of natural scenes of different countries. Tourism and environmental protection are some of the advantages of preserving those natural landscapes. Avoiding infrastructure and industrial development are some of the ways of keeping such areas.

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All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity. This is a cause for concern for all age groups. There are two main causes, over-consumption of fast food and lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax on fast food and special incentives for gym membership to get people exercising.

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The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.Write at least 250 words.

In contemporary societies, the alarming rise in youth crime is, without doubt, of great concern to the public. In this essay, causes and solutions for teenage criminality will be discussed.

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Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How this problem can be overcome?

The majority of the population finds it tough to balance their office work, personal and family life. There are lots of reasons for this unbalance life, such as longer working hours, workload, the improper working practices etc. However, these problems can be tackled by proper time management, adopting set working practices such as 3M and six-sigma, priority decisions etc.

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These days, in many countries fewer and fewer people, want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?

Nowadays, the teaching profession is becoming quite challenging work to choose, especially for secondary schools all around the world. I believe that to a certain extent, this role demands more than it meets the eye. However, let me explain some of the many possible reasons and solutions in my essay below.

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