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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There are some people who want to spend their lives doing one thing repetitively without doing any change at all. However, there are also many other people who are always excited and passionate to make changes as they have a positive attitude towards those things. This is simply just a difference in personalities of people but making changes should include deep consideration of possible outcomes.

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It will be better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement？

Driverless cars are becoming a reality thanks to technological advancements. It is argued that, whether wide use of them will be more beneficial to both people and the community or not. I am of the opinion that, driverless vehicles would bring a variety of advantages including efficiency and safety.

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Many people believe that funding space exploration is important. To what extent do you agree?

With the rise in global warming, life on earth is becoming endangered. Many are of the opinion that more funding should be given to exploring other planets where humans can live. I happen to agree with them.

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Some people think that government should spend money on creating new public buildings such as museum, city halls, rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the case of my country, I have seen the rise in demand for new public places and attractions. While I agree that new attractions and facilities should be provided, I do not fully agree that money should be spent on creating more places instead of renovating existing ones.

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More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised and at younger age. This can sometimes put them at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet?

It is undeniable that technology has played an important role in our life, it has made our life easier and more comfortable than before. Nowadays, while you are set in the comfort zone of your house you can get access to various aspects of entertainment and acknowledgement through the Internet. However, this can be risky sometimes particularly, when kids are allowed to access the Internet without being supervised by their carers.

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In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it becomes easier to sell products in marketing through advertisement via social media. People focus on the new way to advertise their products. I think it is overall positive development.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is undeniable that education is the key factor in modern society. While it is argued by some that home school is suitable for developing children's skills, others consider a curriculum school essential. This essay will firstly discuss both views before elaborating on why I believe studying in school to be the most effective way.

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Nowadays, many people change jobs quite regularly, rather than working in the one company for their entire careers. Why do you think this is happening? How can companies keep their workers?

In recent years, it is not uncommon for people to change from one job to another regularly instead of working for the same company for their entire careers. This essay will discuss several causes of this phenomenon, such as greater priority on work-life balance and a fast-paced lifestyle. This essay will also give some suggestions on how companies can keep their employees.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believethat they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Many people contend that university students should be allowed to study whatever they wish to. While, Many argue that they should study subjects that might help them to brighten their future, such as technology and science. However, I believe in the initial one. This essay discusses both sides with explanations and arguments.

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Popular events like football world cup and other international sporting occassions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there are many popular competitions such as the football world cup, and other international game occasions, which are possible in reducing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. In my experience. I absolutely agree with this opinion.

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Cooperation rather than competition should be encouraged among high-school students.” In about 200- 250 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the proposal. Use reasons and examples to support your position

It is argued that cooperation is more valuable to teach senior secondary students instead of competitive skills. This essay will discuss the reasons behind such an argument and support my opinion about obtaining a balanced approach to developing both skills in youngsters.

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Academic Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent years, human being around the world adopt alternative medicines and treatments from other random remedies despite visiting their normal doctor. This topic also ignited public attention from time to time, especially among physicians and patients. In the further paragraphs, both points of view will be evaluated on this controversial topic and my opinion will be given as well.

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Popular events like football world cup and other international sporting occassions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Well-known sporting affairs like the football world cup and other international sporting occasions are considered important.l completely agree with this statement, therefore, this essay will discuss for agreeing with the statement.32

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students should pay their full universities fees themselves as they benefit from having university studies and not the society as a whole. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Students should not pay their full university fees themselves because in the end they only got benefit from it partially. Additionally, in the end, the market and countries needed more educated workers in any section of society. Hence, it would also benefit the country the most, to support its economy, and other parts of society as well. Therefore, I disagree that student should pay their full university fees themselves.

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Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes desagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, friendships play an essential role in our lives. Some people like to be understood by their friends or partners. Some people prefer to have buddies with the same mindset, while others think it is better to have companions with different opinions. From my point of view, I believe that person needs mates who disagree with them sometimes.

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Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent for sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

These days, countries pay more attention to facilities sports sector remarkably, considering it as a crucial part of their future development. Conversely, it is difficult to allocate the budget of the government, due to the two main options, such as money for top athletes or simple inhabitants. In my opine , the majority of finance should be spent nation healthy state for local people, it will have a more positive impact and benefit rather than improvement for top athletes.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Successful businessmen always mention "take risks" in interviews and speeches to accentuate the qualities that lead to success. But in my opinion, the merits of taking risks can outweigh its drawbacks in both professional and personal aspects only if it is legal to take and if we have the ability to deal with consequences brought by failure.

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In many countries plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in water, so people think that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or dis-agree?

In today's world the usage of plastic has been increasing more and more if a person goes shopping he gets out with a plastic bag containing his items and also if we buy a cool drink they are been packed in plastic bottles which is not good for health and it also increases the pollution. In my point of view we need to reduce the usage of elastic.

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In their advertising,businesses nowsday usually emphasise that their product are new in some ways. Why is this ? Do you think it is positive or negative development?

Many adverts display the most updated features of their products to convince people.This may be a result of the competitive market where there are more choices to be selected by the customers.

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Some people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent for sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think that professional athletes need to be able to spend more money on their sports gear than the average person. Both of these contrasting view will be discussed in this essay along with my opinion on this topic.

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