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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Many scientists believe that seeking out life by sending messages into space is a good idea while others feel that it is dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Scientists have different views about attempts to communicate with space, some of them think it's preferable, while others are pessimistic about it. In this essay, I will discuss both perspectives and share my opinion.

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More and more people are working from rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are many people willing to work remotely these days. While some people believe it fosters a warm family-friendly environment for them, others believe that it increases the level of anxiety for all members of the family. This essay believes that working remotely has more advantages than disadvantages. This essay will elaborate on both views.

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In the future all cars,buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the diadvantages?

Vehicles such as cars, buses, and trucks, will not driven by people with the people exception of passengers.I firmly agree that the benefits of this development in vehicles outweigh the drawbacks. This essay will explore several reasons why I agree driverless vehicles are advantageous.

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Due to the advances in science, it is now possible for people to live 100 old or even longer. While some people think it is a good thing, others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Thanks to the constant improvement of science, now people's life span is longer compared to the past. Even though there is a growing debate over this topic, in my opinion, this is a negative tendency since it will cause a decline in the number of young people and lead to a decrease in countries' productivity.

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There is no doubt that globalisation has benefited the world by bringing together people, business and nations. People who criticise it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It goes without saying that our society has gained a lot of advantages because of globalization, but there are people who contradict this development. Personally, I strongly agree with the given statement due to the undeniable benefits in the areas of trading markets and communication.

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Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have a greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is an argument that mothers have a more significant role in nurturing their children or fathers also can play similar roles. From my perspective, although both parents should contribute to training offspring, females lead kids’ upbringing.

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There have been many inventions in human history, such as wheels. Some people think the most important thing is the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There have been a number of inventions including wheels created by people in history. It is often believed that the Internet is the most significant of all. I partially disagree with this, for other electric machines such as air-conditioners are more crucial for the survival of people regardless of the fact that the Internet has led to the arrival of the information era.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, smartphones become a non-separated part of children`s lives. This essay will discuss the reasons for this issue and then describe the possible pros and cons of this development. While considering, both positive and negative aspects of this issue, I think the benefits of this phenomenon outweigh the drawbacks.

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Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices would help to reduce transport pollution greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In the modern days, people used to drive their vehicles to offices and to the shopping centres. Many people argue that spending money to upgrade public transport and reduce ticket prices will reduce air pollution. I believe, investing in public transport and the cheap price of tickets never reduces the surrounding atmosphere until provide facilities in their local areas. This essay will discuss why I do not agree with the above statement.

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Nowadays young people spend too much time in shopping malls. This has negative effects on themselves and the society they live in. To what extent do agree or disagree?

These days, many teenagers waste their time in commercial centers, which has become a widespread concern. I totally agree with that point because wasting a lot of time in plazas will lead to getting low scores at school or university, and it can also result in losing a huge amount of money due to excessive spending. This issue has become even more relevant as shopping malls are designed to attract people, especially the younger generation, with various entertainment options and tempting offers.

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People often find it difficult to adapt to new situations in their lives. Why do you think this is? What measures can you suggest to make it easier?

Change is the most fearful experience any human can face, especially if they are satisfied with their current situation. It is hard to encounter sudden events without any previous preparation. In this essay, I will explain why it is difficult for us to adapt to change, and suggest how we can help control our stress during this unexpected process.

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It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In contemporary society, many advocate for young people to save money for their future, while others believe in enjoying the present. I partly agree with this topic, as I think both saving and spending money have their respective merits.

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The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend Do you agree or disagree?

The hours that workers spend on their jobs have been always a topic of debate. In my opinion, employees should spend fewer hours working and have more extended weekends.

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In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

Around the world, because of a lack of money and unemployment, civilians need to leave their closest persons and search for new jobs in another country. In this essay, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this problem.

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Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some say that it is crucial to keep working life from social life, while others say that it is great to communicate with people from work from time to time. It can be the beginning of irresponsibility at work, but on the other side, I think it is important to meet in the evenings with colleagues.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, people want to get everything at their doorstep with one click. Many people argue that the latest technological advancements are beneficial to society to get things quickly and without wasting time, while others believe that it is an addiction lured by suppliers with attractive sale offers. In this essay, I will outline two main benefits of buying goods online, as well as some disadvantages of this technology and give my opinion.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares, Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The issue of the lack of community area has sparked considerable debate in recent times. Some people contend that towns and cities need shared spaces such as parks or squares for their citizens. In my point of view, I partly agree with the given perspective. This essay will discuss several reasons in support of my view.

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaurs, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree? [989]

Many people hold a school of thought that the extinction of the Earth’s fauna is cyclical and inevitable to justify their refutation of the prevention attempts against this phenomenon. This line of reasoning is, however, completely against my stance for the following reasons.

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Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? [538]

Many people favor books over television and digital games on the grounds of their impact on children. There is little to disagree with this notion, on which I will elaborate later.

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Some people think that it is worth researching different minerals ( coal, diamonds, copper, uranium, … ) in space. Others, however, disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. [664]

Space research for various minerals is considered a worthwhile venture by many, while the same notion is heavily refuted by others. In this essay, both given viewpoints will be thoroughly discussed, after which, my stance will be stated and proven.

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