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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people fail at school but end up being successful in life. Why do you think this is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?

We frequently observe people achieve massive prosperity in life without a formal school qualification. This is because not everyone is academically inclined and has a greater vision and purpose they want to fulfil.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

These days, online shopping is proliferating day by day for a number of reasons and as a result, many local shops in urban and rural areas are shutting down. There are two main factors responsible for this development such as cheap goods supplied by online shops and a convenient way to place and receive an order. I agree with this view and in the upcoming paragraph, I will give a detailed explanation of this occurrence.

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In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructiong new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Spending more money on new railway lines and old public transport is debatable. In some ,countries people believe that it is important to spend more money on new railway tracks between cities, while others argue that it will be better if the old transport system is improved. In this, I will discuss both arguments in detail and provide some reasons why spending money on existing public transport is more beneficial.

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Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantage for the child of having a large number of toys? Give your opinion on this?

This has become the practice of many guardians to bring playthings for their kids very often. This kind of attitude may contain some benefits and some drawbacks. I believe that there are higher numbers of downsides of buying things for children very often in huge quantity over the positive aspects. In this essay, I am going to discuss a few of the positive and negative sides of this view.

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The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is said that the best strategy to cultivate the cooperative skills among children is to include them in team sports. Although participation in team sports can improve cooperation, I disagree that it is the best way to teach children to cooperate.

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The internet has become so efficient and popular that many people rely on it for learning. Some suggest that it could replace the use of books as the main source of knowledge for education. Do you support or oppose the opinion? Explain your position.

The Internet has already become widely spread in our life. Modern society can’t even imagine a life without communication, sharing photos, possibility to obtain any material online. Some people consider Internet sources as the only for extend their knowledge and horizon. I suppose it is significant to use confirmed sources of information such as books and Internet articles.

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?

Most adults begin working in their early twenties and continue till their late sixties so work encompasses a crucial part of their adult life. In this essay, I will present views on how job satisfaction is important for our mental health and conclude by opining on the same.

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some people believe that university should work part time job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, each group of individuals opines on academic institutions must open and close within a limited time and, this statement has its reasons, however, I disagree with this opinion, consequently, clarifying my opinion will bring a number of pieces of evidence in the upcoming paragraphs.

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some people believe that university should work part time job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, each group of individuals opine academic institutions must open and close in limited hours and, this statement has own reasons ,however , I totally disagree with this opinion ,so, for clarifying my opinion will bring some pieces of evidence in upcoming paragraphs.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this a positive or negative situation?

It is undeniable that many societies around the world hold a belief that possessing a house is considered to be a source of safety. I think such a tendency has a malicious impact on families because it may put monetary burdens on their shoulders.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

More and more patients have been choosing non-conventional medicines and therapies rather than mainstream medical practice. While the former could have effectiveness in some cases, I believe that this trend would do more harm than good.

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In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In spite of the fact that, currently, the world is undergoing various changes, education remains one of the most heatedly discussed issues, especially the one related to teaching children at home rather than encouraging them to absorb knowledge in school. Multitudes of parents harbour the view that educating children is more effective than studying at school. I grimly disagree with this opinion.

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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. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Working in an organisation teaches us politeness, increase our patience level, and enhance knowledge and skills. While some people believe that sharing personal information such as hobbies, interests and marital status is useful or not, others argued that these details are not relevant and helpful. This essay will first discuss both these views, and then will explain my personal opinion.

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Police in some countries like England don't carry guns. Some people don't approve of this because they think that police with guns gives them security. Others think that police carrying guns decreases crimes. What is your opinion? Give relevant examples and experiences.

Being security personnel, by this, means one has to be guided with its' pieces of equipment in order to protect lives and properties when the need arises. Why some people believe that an officer with firearms portrays safety in the lives of individuals, others feel it reduces the crime rate in society. In this, essay, I will state my views ,with appropriate examples.

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1.In the last decade there has been a great increase in global air travel. What do you think are the reasons for this and do you think its is a good thing?

In this, recent times, people prefer to commute by air than, other means such as, land and water travelling. And ,this seems to be the easiest and safer means naturally. There are reasons behind this idea and this essay will discuss it and ,finally I will say my own view.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Embraced by some experts as beneficial for printed publications. Undeniably, digital platforms will replace conventional ones in upcoming years and become an indispensable part of our daily life. Moreover, some believe that online reading would cost us nothing, while others assume that nothing is free. This article will show both arguments whether online books and newspaper can replace their successors and whether they night cost us or not.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is true that some people argue that professionals such as doctors and engineers need to restrict to work overseas. I think there are more advantages to giving them the freedom to choose where they want to work, only with reasonable management.

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The number of people who choose to get married in the future is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples and

Marriage has been an important tradition for centuries. Two people choose each other to spend the rest of their lives together. However, it is predicted that the number of marriages in the future will decrease. I completely agree with this and this essay will present my reasons why.

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The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

With the fast development of society, everything is changing tremendously, so it is the same with the mindset of people. Some people thus consider that conventional ideas from the older generations are no longer useful for younger generations nowadays. In this essay, I will argue that even though some traditional concepts are definitely outdated and even pedantic, there is still valuable wisdom that young people should learn from past generations.

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Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

An opinion that is often expressed by politicians and observers, and is gaining popularity, states that big enterprises should move their factories or offices out of big cities and suburbs. Although this could bring certain improvements, such as relief for urban infrastructure, new logistical problems may be introduced as well. I personally think that not in all cases advantages prevail and sometimes it is not such a good idea.

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