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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some parents and teachers think that children’s behavior should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

These days, various parenting styles are used to behave children. Many are of the opinion that it is adults' responsibility to strictly control kids' behaviour for character building, while others generally think that children deserve their own freedom to act. Even though both views contain valid facts, I strongly believe that a child may have their own space to think and behave for the best results in character development.

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School should not force children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that foreign languages shouldn’t be compulsory school subjects. I could not agree with this opinion and think that knowledge of at least one foreign language helps the overall development of schoolers.

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The spread of a ‘global language’ such as English will threaten national languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In contemporary society, it is believed that the massive invasion of worldwide linguistics such as English will pose a detrimental threat to national languages. Although a nationwide tongue can preserve a country's cultural heritage and traditional characteristics, the merits of the widespread of the international language English are claimed undoubtedly. From my perspective, I do believe that there are no significant boundaries as well as crucially malicious effects that international linguistics brings on national ones. This essay will discuss this statement and present my opinion with plausible reasons.

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In some countries levels of health and fitness are decreasing and average weights are increasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what are some possible solutions?

A trend of decreasing health levels and an increase in average body mass can be seen in some nations. This is mainly caused by the overconsumption of unhealthy food and also the general lack of infrastructure that supports people to exercise, making it harder for people to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This can be solved by making healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, more affordable for people to purchase, and also creating pedestrian-friendly cities to make it easier for people to passively exercise.

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Cultures around the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?

As humanity continues to progress in terms of technology, ideas, travel, and communication, it is observed that cultures in different places are gradually becoming similar. This is attributed to the influence of social media, from highly developed countries to underdeveloped ones. The merging of cultures is a negative trend because it takes away cultural diversity.

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Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should have educational value, discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some believe that films are only made to entertain people and do not have educational elements, while others oppose this statement. Even though some genres of movies have little similarities to real life, educational movies bring numerous benefits that can leave a positive impact on the world.

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Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Opinion is divided on whether animal testing should be utilized to facilitate medical improvements of humankind or restricted as these experiments are inhumane. Although animal experiments benefit numerous fields, I am apprehensive about this situation.

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Some people say that having more money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Do you agree or disagree?

People at present have involved themselves in making more money that, they sometimes forget to have free time and know about themselves. Having money with no leisure time is considered to be a good option for few. Whereas, the other half comparatively think less money with more leisure time is best. This essay will discuss both the views below with relevant examples.

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Essay topics: Some people think that it is important for children to learn lessons outside the classroom by visiting public buildings. In what extend do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that these days kids should visit public areas outside of school and learn there to have a really helpful education experience. The question is, how are the outside school activities going to improve students' level? In this essay, I am going to discuss my reasons for agreement and draw my personal conclusion.

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Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government，while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Every person whether young or experienced has the same opportunity to take on important positions in government structure due to their capability, academic background, etcetera. Some assume that young people are not proper enough for crucial positions, while others argue that it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions.

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Students should pay all their fees while studying. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The education of the students and their fees have always been a debatable subject. There is a vast majority of people who believe that students should bear their university expenses either by doing part-time jobs or by securing scholarships funded by the government. However, this essay strongly disagrees with the argument that students should be burdened to finance all their educational costs by stating logical facts backed by rational reasoning.

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Some people think restoration of old buildings take huge amount of government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for development of new buildings and roads. To what extent do you agree/disagree with the statement

In the contemporary era, heritage construction is the identity of any nation’s pride and respect globally. Some individuals believe that repair and maintenance of such old buildings are a waste of money instead use that currency to build new infrastructures. I strongly agree with this notion and will discuss why I agree.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In an era where technological advancement is developing exponentially, people are offered many options to choose from in their daily lives, from food, clothes, transportation, entertainment, etc. Personally, I agree that we are in a time when options are limitless due to several points discussed below.

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Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Describe advantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.

Some people opine that to make our world a peaceful place, all the criminals deserve to die for their violent crimes. On the contrary, others said that the judiciaries do not give an order for the death penalty as they also deserve a second chance. I believe that capital punishment is the correct step to alleviate inhumane crimes; the advantages and the drawbacks are articulated in the following paragraphs.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? People should read only those books that are about real events l, real people, and established facts. Use specific and details to support your opinion.

There are competing views on whether to read only books, which are based on real actions. Personally, I guess that all books are giving huge opportunities, so it is incorrect to peruse only this type of novel. Although, a significant number of individuals hold opinions, that it is not rational to read other genres.

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Petrol prices should be increased to reduce traffic congestion. Agree or disagree

It is argued that the most effective way to curb traffic is to raise the price of gas. This essay agrees that an increased levy on petrol could help in the reduction of traffic jams. Firstly, traffic jams are caused by commuters travelling to work; secondly, public transport could be used as an alternative to cars.

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For a long timd art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. Howeverr ,nowadays people's values have changed ,and we tend to consider science ,technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes. What can be done to draw people's attention to art?

Although art has always been considered an integral part of our society, the mindset of people has now changed over time. Nowadays, everyone considers science and technology more important than artistic work. In my opinion, the values of society have changed after the revolution of science in recent times. There are several reasons for this evolution in people's way of thinking.

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Some people think that a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.

In recent decades, many researchers have studied the importance of group-level cognition. Indeed, there is no convincing evidence that group activities improve the intelligence of individuals. This essay will examine how research in team games and study groups supports this view.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Some people believe that the extinction of plants and animals is a major environmental issue these days, while others argued that there are bigger environmental problems. This essay will discuss both ideas along with my opinion.

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Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number of people. Some people say that governments should public money on saving these language, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some argue that governments should allocate funds to save endangered languages, while others believe it would be a waste. To preserve cultural heritage, endangered languages need to be protected. Losing a language means losing unique knowledge, traditions, and ways of thinking.

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