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IELTS Essay Samples of Band 8

Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 8 on many topics, written by students and graded by an IELTS teacher. Click on one of the topics below to jump to essays on that topic.

Celebrities Crime and Punishment Culture Education Environment Family and Children Food and Diet Global Issues Government and Laws Health Housing and Town Planning Media and Advertising Money Reading Society and Social Matters Sport and Exercise Technology Tourism Work Young People

Note: the task prompt of each essay appears when you hold the mouse over the link. Every essay is checked, marked, has comments and suggestions. Hold the mouse over to see suggested corrections. The teacher’s summary is at the bottom of each essay.

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Celebrities

Sample essay ‘Celebrities earn more money than politicians’ Sample essay ‘Celebrities can be poor role models for teenagers’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Crime and Punishment

Sample essay ‘Why criminals commit another offence after punishment’ Sample essay ‘Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Culture

Sample essay ‘In the past people wore their traditional clothes’ Sample essay ‘Museums and art galleries should present only the national art’ Sample essay ‘People should follow the customs of their new country’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Education

Sample essay ‘Computers instead of teachers’ Sample essay ‘Will computers replace teachers?’ Sample essay ‘Financial education at school’ Sample essay ‘Schools should select students by their academic abilities’ Sample essay ‘Unpaid community work should be mandatory in high school’ Sample essay ‘Teachers are more responsible for the development of students than parents’ Sample essay ‘Financial education should be mandatory at school’ Sample essay ‘Difficulties of learning a foreign language’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Environment

Sample essay ‘Some people believe that preserving natural environment is crucial’ Sample essay ‘Who should be responsible for protecting the environment?’ Sample essay ‘The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Family and Children

Sample essay ‘Children and rules’ Sample essay ‘Children should be engaged in paid work’ Sample essay ‘Children these days are suffering from obesity’ Sample essay ‘Should children grow up in the city or countryside?’ Sample essay ‘Nowadays families move to different countries for work’ Sample essay ‘Childcare training courses should be mandatory for all parents’ Sample essay ‘Some think that children should leave their family home early’ Sample essay ‘Children today are spending more time watching TV’ Sample essay ‘Modern technologies are negatively affecting children’s reading and writing skills’ Sample essay ‘Who should discipline the children, parents or the government?’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Food and Diet

Sample essay ‘Dieting can change a person’s life for better or worse’ Sample essay ‘Nowadays people waste a lot of food’ Sample essay ‘Many people choose ready made food instead of cooking’ Sample essay ‘In many countries a lot of food is wasted’ Sample essay ‘Many people today are drinking sugar-based drinks’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Global Issues

Sample essay ‘The good and bad of Globalization’ Sample essay ‘Rich countries should help the poor’ Sample essay ‘Positive and Negative sides of Globalization’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Government and Laws

Sample essay ‘Reducing speed limits is the best option for road safety’ Sample essay ‘Changing drivers age limits is the best way to reduce traffic accidents’ Sample essay ‘The education system is the only critical factor in the development of a country’ Sample essay ‘Some people say that arts subjects are as essential as academic subjects’ Sample essay ‘Some believe the government should take care of retirees’ Sample essay ‘Public health in a country can be improved by making laws regarding nutritious food’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Health

Sample essay ‘Obesity is becoming common among children’ Sample essay ‘Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Housing and Town Planning

Sample essay ‘Is it more important to build public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers/’ Sample essay ‘High-rise vs. low-rise buildings, which solution is better?’ Sample essay ‘Some say that new homes should be constructed in existing cities’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Media and Advertising

Sample essay ‘Advertising affects what people think is important’ Sample essay ‘All popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers’ Sample essay ‘Newspapers have a significant influence on people’s ideas’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Money

Sample essay ‘Some people spend a lot on weddings and birthday parties’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Reading

Sample essay ‘People who read for pleasure develop their imagination more’ Sample essay ‘Public libraries should only provide books’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Society and Social Matters

Sample essay ‘Events bringing people together’ Sample essay ‘Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research’ Sample essay ‘Many museums charge for admission while others are free’ Sample essay ‘The proportion of older people is increasing’ Sample essay ‘People should not work beyond the age of retirement’ Sample essay ‘Nowadays more and more people want to live alone’ Sample essay ‘Housework should be shared evenly between men and women’ Sample essay ‘Many people support animal testing while others disagree’ Sample essay ‘Women should be treated as equal to men when applying for a job with the police’ Sample essay ‘In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate via internet’ Sample essay ‘Some think that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Sport and Exercise

Sample essay ‘Some think it is fine for professional athletes to misbehave on or off the field’ Sample essay ‘Very few people walk nowadays’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Technology

Sample essay ‘The development of technology causes traditional skills to die out’ Sample essay ‘Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between the rich and poor’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Tourism

Sample essay ‘Many believe international tourism is bad for their country’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Work

Sample essay ‘Senior managers should have higher salaries than other employees’ Sample essay ‘Should employers pay more attention to personal qualities rather than qualifications?’ Sample essay ‘In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings’ Sample essay ‘Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail’

IELTS Model Essays on the Topic of Young People

Sample essay ‘Some parents encourage young people to leave home’ Sample essay ‘In many countries young people start living on their own after high school’ Sample essay ‘Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like’ Sample essay ‘Young people are finding it harder to find permanent jobs’ Sample essay ‘Young generation is facing many problems at school and at home’ Sample essay ‘Young people aren’t spending their weekends doing outdoor activities’

Note: the essays were checked by an IELTS teacher, not an IELTS examiner or examiner trainer. All the band scores are approximate.

How To Write an IELTS Band 8 Essay

Essay samples are useful to get an idea what a Band 8 essay looks like, but how can YOU write a Band 8 essay? As you know, an IELTS essay is scored using 4 criteria:

1. Task Response 2. Coherence and Cohesion 3. Lexical Resource 4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Many test takers are unsure what is wrong with their essay, why they keep scoring Band 6.5 and how to take their writing to Band 8 level. Is that how you feel, too? Keep reading then, because we are just about to analyse a Band 6.5 essay and show you what to change in it, to get a Band 8 score in IELTS.

Colours show elements relating to each criterion that affect the Band Score of this sample IELTS essay. Hold mouse over highlighted words (or tap on mobile) to see the comments, suggestions and corrections.

IELTS Essay Analysed and Rewritten from Band 6.5 to Band 8

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

IELTS Sample Essay – Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion and Lexical Resource Analysis

1. Task Response Analysis: This essay follows the task requirements quite well. Both points of view are discussed (in paragraphs 2 and 3) and the writer’s personal opinion is offered (in the introduction, paragraph 4 and the conclusion). The opinion is clear. The paragraph on money is not very well developed and not entirely clear. Approximate score for Task Response: Band 7.

2. Coherence and Cohesion Analysis: Most linking expressions are appropriate but two are not (see asterisk *). Coherence is concerned with the effectiveness of what the essay is trying to communicate. The essay is well structured – each paragraph announces its topic clearly [TS] and the introduction announces the opinion of the writer. Sometimes the ideas are not entirely clear inside the paragraphs (see NC). Also the writer has a tendency to be repetitive. Approximate score for Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.

3. Lexical Resource Analysis : The use of vocabulary seems quite reasonable but attempts to use a wider range are not always successful (see corrections above). Probably not quite good enough for a 7. Approximate score for Lexical Resource: Band 6 or 6.5.

The same IELTS Sample Essay – Grammatical Range and Accuracy Analysis

Certainly, money is an important part in our lives. It is hard for any persons to accept a partner which does not have money or at least a job to take care of future family . Hence, said “marry for money” (#5) also has its right in some extent .

However, love should be the root of any marriages . Firstly, it is because love is such a glue to connect two persons which have their own lives, become one. So, they can share each other’s the sadness , happiness to overcome any difficulties in daily lives . Moreover, love makes people growing up because they do not only have responsibility to themselves, but also to their partners as well. That is why marrying with love is always encouraged.

In my opinion, I think that both love and money is both necessary. Marriage relying on money would be rapidly disintegrated when unfortunately the money is run out . In contrary , marriage relying on love would sometimes come to end when they could not earn money to carry out family , such as paying bills, buying food, etc . Therefore, love and money should stand together in marriage even though their contribution could be unbalanced.

As we have seen, marriage without either money or love would come to an unhappy ending. So I believe that they both have their own contribution to a merry family.

4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy Analysis : Although the essay is quite easy to follow, it has too many grammatical errors in too many sentences to merit a 7 score (see corrections highlighted above). The range of grammatical constructions used seems quite good. Approximate score for Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6 or 6.5.

Improving the Sample Essay to Achieve an IELTS Band 7

The same essay now at around a Band 7 level might look something like this. Read it carefully and compare it with the original:

Certainly, money plays an important part in our lives. It is hard for any persons to accept a partner who does not have money or at least a job to take care of their future family. Hence, it is said, “marry for money” is right in some extent.

However, love should be the root of any marriage. Firstly, it is because love is such a strong bond between two persons who have their own lives, and become one. So, they can share each other’s sadness, happiness to overcome any difficulties in their daily lives. Moreover, love makes people grow up because they do not only have responsibility to themselves, but also to their partners as well. That is why marrying for love is always encouraged.

In my opinion, I think that love and money are both necessary. A marriage relying on money would rapidly disintegrate when unfortunately the money ran out. In contrary, a marriage relying on love would sometimes come to end when they could not earn money to carry out family duties such as paying bills, buying food, etc. Therefore, love and money should stand together in marriage even though their contribution could be unbalanced.

As we have seen, marriage without either money or love would come to an unhappy end. So I believe that they both make their own contribution to a merry family.

Improving the Sample Essay to Achieve an IELTS Band 8

To turn the Band 7 sample essay into a Band 8 one would require further improvement in range and accuracy of grammar, greater clarity and better connection of ideas, and a wider range of appropriate, higher level vocabulary.

So the same sample essay now at around a Band 8 level might look something like this. Once again, read it carefully and compare it with the original:

Clearly, love should be the foundation of any marriage. This is because firstly, love is such a strong bond between two persons, who have their own lives, yet become one. They can share each other’s sadness or happiness in order to overcome any difficulties in daily lives. Moreover, love fosters maturity because each member of a couple no longer has responsibility only for themselves, but also for their partner. These are just two, key reasons why marrying for love should always be encouraged.

In my opinion, love and money are equally necessary. A marriage relying solely on money might rapidly disintegrate in the unfortunate event of the money running out. Similarly, a marriage relying on love alone might sometimes come to an end if the couple could not earn enough money to manage their family’s obligations such as paying bills, or buying food. Therefore, love and money should stand together in marriage, even though their contribution might often be somewhat unequal.

To summarise, marriage without either money or love could come to an unfortunate end. For that reason, I would claim that they both make their own, vital contribution to the creation of a happy family.

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IELTS Band 8 Essay Samples

These are IELTS band 8 essay samples that have been given grades (of 8 or 8.5) and basic comments on the score for each criteria by an experienced IELTS instructor.

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Topic: Health & Diet (Band 8)

Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays an increasing number of people are becoming concerned about their health and the quality of their diet. There are two diametrically opposed opinions on the matter. Some people believe that each and every individual is responsible for their own health while others state that it is the government that must ensure that the citizens have healthy eating habits.

Personally, I believe that people bear full responsibility for their diets for a number of reasons. First, nowadays there is a vast variety of products that everyone can choose from, ensuring a balanced diet consisting of different types of products with sufficient vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Everyone can balance their diets according to these factors and also based on their taste preferences. For example vegetarians will prefer beans rich in protein while omnivorous eaters might opt for meat instead. Secondly, while governments cannot considerably vary in their healthy eating programs usually adhering to 'one size fits all' approach, individuals know exactly what they need in order to keep fit and healthy both generally speaking and in terms of food. We take tailored approach as we know exactly what we need to succeed in life, be strong and healthy.

However, others argue that the government is fully responsible for the kind of food its population consume because they make decisions regarding the quality of food their country produce and import as well as prices. For instance, in many developing countries people rarely have access to high quality food, thus being forced to choose something cheap like fast food. Moreover, the government can introduce legislation as regards to what kind of food can be promoted, seen for example in many European countries where the advertising of fast food, alcohol and cigarettes is prohibited. These measure, it is argued, can affect the way we eat and control the diets of the whole population.

In conclusion, while the governments may play a role in the choice of food of its citizens, it is still the responsibility of every individual whether to eat healthy diet or not due to many reasons being that a variety of methods to balance their diets or their finances. After all our life is in our hands!

Task Response: 8

The question is answered and ideas are well-supported. Both parts of the question are fully addressed. Some parts are not given quite enough explanation and the logic appears faulty. For instance, the statement that developing countries depend on fast food. The essay should also not end with an informal comment such as "After all our life is in our hands!"

Coherence & Cohesion: 8

This IELTS band 8 essay sample is well-organised with a mix of transition signals and some good use of referencing and substitution. However, there are slightly too many transitions in initial position to get a 9 e.g. first, for example, secondly. These need to be more sophisticated. There is a danger with this that it could be awarded a band 7.

Lexical Resource: 8

There is a good mix of relevant topic related vocabulary of a high level, an excellent awareness of collocation, and plenty of evidence of less common vocabulary. However, there are some errors which would prevent a 9 e.g. "...cannot considerably vary in...".

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 8

The writer has a very good grasp of grammar with a good mix of complex sentence and forms, with a very high level of accuracy. However, a few errors persist that prevent a 9 e.g. a missing article in "We take tailored approach" and "whether to eat healthy diet..." and a missing plural 's' in "These measure...".

Topic: Professionals Working Abroad (Band 8)

An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries.

What problems does this cause?

What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?

Nowadays more and more professionals that play a key role in the social stability and development, including in the spheres of education and medicine prefer to find a job in more developed countries that provide more opportunities. Evidently, it creates a deficiency and lack of professional help in the above-mentioned spheres. This essay will address the problems such situation causes and conceivable solutions to redress it.

The most serious problem associated with the drain of the experts in vital areas of life is the consequent shortage of specialists and hence, lack of professional help for citizens of poor countries that can lead to deterioration of the conditions of life. It goes without saying that it is the work of these specialists that is absolutely essential for the survival of people. For example, if professional, qualified doctors leave their poorer countries in search of a better life it leads to a deterioration in the medical help available and in some cases even considerable life losses and decrease of life expectancy. Therefore, local communities and the whole society are seriously affected by such changes in the labour market.

To redress the balance in such a situation there must be serious measures taken by the government. Considerable funds are to be invested in these spheres to contribute to the improvement of work conditions and salaries of different professionals. For example, governments might stimulate young professionals by paying them additional bonuses for working in public hospitals and schools or fund their education. This, in turn, will create better chances to retain stuff and boost the morale of experts, who might choose to stay in their countries in order to contribute to its growth and development.

To conclude, it is apparent that a great number of specialists, especially young ones, opt for working in more developed countries and this trend is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. However, governments can try to solve this problem by allocating more funds and invest more in the enhancement of working conditions for specialists. Were they to turn a blind eye to the current situation, it would have a pernicious effect on their countries.

B oth problems and solutions are addressed in the essay, and ideas are extended and supported. The ideas though in each body paragraph could have been explained more succinctly, providing the opportunity to add further supporting ideas, rather than the just one that appear in each body paragraph. Reducing the length of the introduction and conclusion would help to achieve this.

Generally coherence and cohesion is very good in this IELTS band 8 essay sample but there could be more variety and more sophisticated cohesive devices used i.e. 'for example' is used twice.

An excellent range of vocabulary, mostly used correctly and appropriately However, a few minor errors persist, such as using 'stuff' instead of 'staff'.

The IELTS band 8 essay sample overall has very good grammar, but there are still a few grammatical errors or the wrong choices. For example, "Considerable funds are to be invested" should be "Considerable funds should be invested" and there are also some errors with punctuation, such as missing commas.

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In order to score a band 8 in IELTS writing task 2, you need to craft an essay answering all the band 8 assessment criteria. Your final band score will depend on the two sections of writing task. The first IELTS band 8 essays academic writing task requires you to write a 150-word essay. The second IELTS writing task asks for a 250+ word essay.

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IELTS Band 8 Essay Samples

Now that you have a clearer understanding of how to approach the IELTS band 8 essays, it can be helpful to go through some IELTS test essay samples.

Sample Essay 1

IELTS Band 8 Essays Samples: IELTS Writing Task Answers

Sample Essay 2

Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can tackle this problem? Sample answer: We often see some criminals committing crimes even after being punished. Yes, there are several reasons for this alarming trend. However, some effective measures can be undertaken by governments to tackle this issue. There are two major reasons for re-offenders. Firstly, the prison system often makes the situation worse. Criminals put together in prison often become friends with one another. While they are locked up in prison, they might not be interested in prison activities or have much to do. They tend to exchange information about what they had done before being sent to prison. They might even plan crimes with other inmates. Secondly, offenders find it difficult to find other sources of income. In most cases, they are poor, uneducated, and lack the skills required for well-paying jobs. Also, a criminal record does not make it easy to find a job. Not many people are open to hiring an ex-convict. To solve this issue, governments must focus on the rehabilitation of criminals instead of meting out punishment. Above all, prisons should provide vocational training so that the inmates are prepared for life outside the prison. It should teach them vital practical skills such as computer programming, car maintenance, and graphic design. This allows them to find work opportunities based on certain knowledge and skills. Community service is another great alternative to reform offenders. Rather than being locked up in prison with other inmates, offenders can contribute to society and become useful to their local community. These activities also help to eliminate the negative influence that prisons can have. In conclusion, it is true that re-offenders pose an ongoing issue. However, it can be solved by focusing on their rehabilitation rather than punishment. You can check out more of our IELTS band 8 essay samples here . If you follow these tips and practise writing daily, you are sure to do well on your IELTS band 8 essays.

IELTS Writing Task- Step-by-step Guide

Apart from reading our tips and tricks on mastering the IELTS band 8 essays, do follow the advice given below:

Understand the prompt The ideas you present in the IELTS writing test essay must be directly relevant to the question. You must have specific answers and not generalised ones. The examiner must see your coherence in the answers. Ensure you express multiple ideas to support the question. Do not add in any irrelevant information or memorised content.

Address all parts of the questions You will need to answer all the parts of the question for IELTS band 8 essays. You must offer a clear position on all sides to show the examiner you understand the question. If you are asked for a plural, such as advantages, offer at least 2 advantages. It is imperative you do not write the essay in the first person. For example, avoid ‘I think.’ Let us look at some sample exam prompts.

1st part: Whether you are for or against the statement and why? 2nd part: Are there more advantages or disadvantages? 3rd part: What is the position, what has contributed to this position, and how can it be resolved?

Logically organise the essay with linking phrases Your ideas should be expressed in a precise order from introduction to conclusion. If asked to offer your views as well as opinions, you must start the essay with your opinion and then explain both views. You can reiterate your opinion before concluding the essay. It is vital that you use adverbial phrases as connectors rather than single basic linkers. Ensure you write separate paragraphs for the introduction, different ideas, and the conclusion. Do not underline anything or give any paragraph subheadings.

Have distinct paragraphs Organise your essay into clear parts by dividing it into paragraphs (space between the two paragraphs should be visible). Each paragraph must reflect a distinct idea and should be at least 2 sentences in length. Consider using the ‘PEEL’ method while writing the essay, that is: Point – introduce your topic Example – a supporting example Explain – how does this evidence support your opinion Link – transition to the next idea You should ideally have multiple paragraphs to demonstrate your ability to structure your ideas and thoughts. Let’s look at some relevant examples:

4 paragraphs: Introduction, Advantages, Disadvantages, Conclusion 5 paragraphs: Introduction, Reason for the situation, Second reason, Solutions, Conclusion

Use appropriate vocabulary and correct spellings Your vocabulary should have some common words, that is, everyday words and phrases. Also, use uncommon terms such as idiomatic language. But use idioms only if you are familiar with the meaning and they fit the topic. Be careful in your choice of synonyms, as it must not change the idea you are representing. For example, there is little difference between a teenager and an adolescent. However, there is a huge difference between a toddler and a baby. Do not use contractions (can’t, don’t, won’t), and ensure all your spellings are correct.

Avoid memorised content or examples There are certain phrases and words you should avoid as it does nothing to demonstrate your writing ability. Examples of cliche writing include phrases like:

Use complex sentence structures You must be able to demonstrate to the examiner that you can use different sentence structures. Use both simple and complex sentences. However, it should not be too long and convoluted. You must have a wide grammatical range and perfect punctuation; use capitalisation, commas, and full stops appropriately.

Follow this checklist Here is a checklist to ensure that your essay possesses all the necessary elements to guarantee a band 8.

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You recently moved house and you used a removal company to help you move your belongings. however, some of your things were damaged in the move. write a letter to the manager of the removal company. in your letter • give details of the move • describe the damage • say what you would like the manager to do write at least 150 words. you do not need to write any addresses, you are working for an international company. you have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your work. write a letter to your manager. in your letter, you should: · describe why you want to take the course · explaining how it will be beneficial to the company · tell who will be managing your work in your absence., in many countries,the amount of crime is increasing. what do you think are the main course of crime how can we deal with those causes, some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. others believe that this is unneccessary or even negative. discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support., some schools put the most advanced students in separate classes from their peers so they can study more challenging materials. do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages, the charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant..

The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.

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The graph below shows the total revenue of three pizza places in Vietnam. The figures were taken in 2017.

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Some international companies are very powerful now and many people believe that it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your reasons and relevant examples.

In this era of globalisation, large international organisations have become ever powerful. More than fifty percent of the largest economies of the world are corporations, and are, for better or for worse, major influences on our lives.

To begin with, powerful international organisations have driven us toward positive change, bringing about economic growth by boosting GDP and providing us with employment opportunities. For instance, Walmart and MC Donald’s have millions of employees working for them. The ascent of such companies has also ensured lower prices and quality products. The operations of MNCs also facilitate the transfer of technology and investment to other countries.

Although there have been many positive changes, the negative outcomes have been inevitable. The rise of such organisations has led to worker exploitation and degradation of cultural values. The masses and intellectuals are angered by their selfish motives of seeking expansion and dominance. Also, many local firms find it difficult to thrive along with the ever-growing corporations and are pushed out of market.

Furthermore, many of these international companies have caused environmental degradation. For instance, many oil and energy companies are not environmentally responsible and have been causing great damage by emitting harmful gases in the atmosphere.

To conclude, I would agree to some extent that the development of these companies has had a negative impact, but one must realise that their existence in future is inaudible. It would be more rewarding if we were to ensure that the activities of such firms are for the greater good of the society.

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In many countries in the world, young generations start leaving their parents' homes once they finish high school. They start living on their terms or share a house with friends or colleagues. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer.

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Many youngsters have now started living on their own after graduating from high school and start living independently on their terms and conditions. The young people who start living on their own take up their responsibilities, including household chores, and maintain financial independence. Thus, instead of being childish and reliable to parents, they are motivated to become independent, learn new skills, and develop themselves. The younger generation starts earning from a very young age through various full-time and part-time job opportunities.

Although it looks challenging for a person to leave behind the home where he/she has grown up, it actually becomes a valuable experience to become a responsible adult. Moreover, parents can also enjoy this time for themselves. Not only do they have a lot of financial flexibility, but they also can maintain their lifestyle and habits. For instance, the trend allows a lot of people to travel the world, which is impossible if their children want to stay with them even after completion of studies.

Well, there are some challenges too. In some cases, under the influence of new housemates and friends, the young generation might get involved in petty crimes and drugs.

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