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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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more and more people are moving to big cities why do you think this is happening? is this a positive or negative development?

The majority of the population is trying to transport their life to a bigger city, leaving the countryside,which becomes a common phenomenon in the contemporary epoch.The forthcoming paragraphs will demonstrate some of the causes of this hype ,as well as its impact on society.

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Nowadays, as women and men have to work full-time household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this modern age and fast-paced ,world the only key to success is that both genders work together to run the house. These days, both men and women have their jobs, and it is fair to say that house chores must be distributed among them. This essay will support this statement and will provide further explanations and reasons for it.

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Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the artists need to be restricted, and not allowed to express few contents. while the other believes that, there should not be any constraint to express his opinion and thoughts. I completely agree with the latter and in this essay, I will explore my opinion with suitable examples.

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Some school leavers go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages for their study?

In today’s world, some students are willing to work or travel for a while before starting the education at university. Working and travelling after finishing school has both advantages and disadvantages. From my perspective, it has more drawbacks than benefits. I will elaborate on this theme further.

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Some people believe the government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The methods of (1) mitigating traffic congestion have become a heated topic of controversy. Some people argue that the construction of larger roads is the answer to the problem. However, I contend that such a solution is (2) ineffective in the long term, while the option to construct railways and subways is a far better (3) measure.

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Some people think that the popularity of the cinemas around the world has declined. Do you agree or disagree?

There are those who argue that cinemas are no longer people’s favourite places to watch movies, and this is seen on a global level. This essay will outline my complete agreement with the statement.

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Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many regions of the world, some people believe this is undoubtedly advantageous for having a investment fund for the conservation of wildlife. While others concur that money and time need to sponsor the human population. I totally agree with the notion of the former opinion.

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Essay Question: Some people think that to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately-owned vehicles should be banned in city centres, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In today's world, the problem of congestion in megapolises is increasing. While some believe privately-owned vehicles should be prohibited, others think this is unreal. Both sides will be analysed before a reasoned conclusion is drawn

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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

The world has undergone several transformations over centuries and it is of the opinion that the current age is the best time to live in. Personally, I am inclined to agree with this notion. In this essay, I will explain my perspective in detail and explore another historical period which could be intriguing to live in.

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It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

It is argued that some communities believe that,after developing technologies,traditional civilization could be slow decrease day by day in our society.

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Many people aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

Many individuals are targetting to develop and improve their way of living through economic growth but it leads to the loss of some essential social factors.In my opinion, there are more advantages to improving our lifestyle due to the development of the recession compared to the disadvantages. However, some ethics or good values should be maintained the same by each individual even though their day-to-day life is changed.

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

The fashion industry continues to bombard society with a non-stop stream of powerful imagery, colours, sounds and styles, in order to extort money from us. Keeping up with the latest trends may feel like a constant task, and what may be fashionable one minute may be out of style the next. However, this does not stop people from buying and wearing new and expensive items of clothing or jewellery in the pursuit of style, even if it is potentially to their detriment. This essay discusses why people strive to wear fashionable clothing, and why the pursuit of fashion may not always be a positive force in people's lives.

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some children spend hours every day on their smarphones. why is this case? do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Some people believe that nowadays, the young population allocated a lot of their day-by-day activities to their gadgets. Globalization that provides too much-advanced technology (such as gadgets) is the main aspect that can make its case happen. In my perspective, if the new trends of young people too much use gadget do not control well, it will be a serious problem to changes of young people's behaviour.

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Some people think that children should begin their education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Globally, there are variable views regarding when children should begin formal education. A group of people believe that they should begin their education at an age of four years, while others are of the view that they should commence their education at a much older age of seven or eight. I vehemently support the former view owing to its broader impact on the development and learning adaptability of children.

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Some feel that individuals should have the right to strike in all jobs while others feel there are exceptions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There has long been controversy about everyone should have the authority to strike no matter what occupation they are and people have a myriad of views about this topic. Although there are good arguments in favour of giving everyone the right to strike for acquiring their due benefits, I personally believe that some people should not be allowed to abandon their obligation of work to join a strike.

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Employers should give their staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that giving at least four weeks of vacation a year to employees will bring a positive impact on their work. On my side, this point seems acceptable, because a holiday usually improves effectiveness and helps to relieve stress.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful, while others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that in some companies, employers when interviewing individuals, are been asked about their private life such as if they are married or single, and their hobbies and interests. Many suggest that getting personal information would be useful in many companies, whilst others disagree with this point of view. Firstly, I will discuss why some companies and people believe that requiring such information would be helpful in the long run and, secondly, why others think that it is unnecessary to ask for such information on workers.

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Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

These days, with the development of society, human beings are increasingly mindful of their well-being. Whether living in the suburban areas or in the urban ones to have well-being remains a controversial topic. From my perspective, both arguments are reasonable to a certain extent, but I am still in favour of the former viewpoint. I will explain my preferences in the following paragraphs.

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Schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?（

The Internet is developing at a surprising speed and is changing the whole way of our life and education. Although there are some people who argue that in this case, students can learn by themselves at home, I still disagree about this opinion because even though the Internet plays an important role in pupils’ study, school education is still indispensable.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In today’s world, understanding of reading has changed last two decades. With technology, e-reading is becoming more popular because someone believes that societies would get adapt new developments. Nowadays people have lots of opportunities about online reading such as newspaper, magazines, novels, etc. but old-school methods are keep going like in the past. My humble idea is that both views have correct points and I will talk about both sights’ pros and cons.

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