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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?

There is no doubt that the world’s population is increasing rapidly daily, and people face many issues. It is highly debatable that the increase in population worldwide is the biggest challenge encountered by humans today. This is primarily because of the invention of medical facilities and the lack of awareness among people. However, I disagree that the issue is the greatest at present and I will be put my opinion below about two dangerous problems which we should be worried about.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is undeniable that fixed punishment has prominent importance in warning people from committing crimes that have a substantial impact on society, for instance, human trafficking and smuggling of drugs. However, I am more in favour of the idea that punishment should be on a case-by-case basis due to the fundamental difference in the motivations of the criminal and the situation he was in.

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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 on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

According to some people, the government should invest more money in sporting facilities to train top athletes; others, however, insist that this money should be spent on building sports facilities for ordinary people. In my opinion, it is important to allocate funds for both equally. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I will elaborate on both viewpoints.

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Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?

Modern technology has brought gigantic revolutions all across the world. Presently, most people depend on the new instruments which brought good and bad effects on our society. Here, I would like to throw light on its causes and impact on society.

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Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town halls rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often an argued issue that money should spend on new buildings rather than of renovating the old buildings. New buildings can be lived a longer period to compared the old museums. I partially agree with this statement and that essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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Some people think that a person intellectual skill improving more when they doing group study.What extent do you agree or disagree?

A growing number of people hold firmly to the belief that group study can play an important role in a person's performance and abilities. I agree with this point of view and in this essay , I will support my opinion and draw a conclusion .

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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?

It is clear that with advanced technological inventions, people will find about everything online for free rather than conventional newspapers. I firmly agree with this view which will be justified by the rationals below.

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Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Over the last two or three decades, many forms of medicines have been developing tremendously due to invention of technology. As a result, at present, there are numerous alternative ways of medicine are followed. However, these methods might be dangerous because of ineffective methods. I partially agree with this statement and this essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather than their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.To what extend do you agree or disagree?

These days, celebrities are renowned for their stylish look and money instead of their achievements, and this has a wrong impression on young peoples’ mind. This essay agrees with the statement because famous people do very hard work to gain popularity, and young people have an immature mind to understand the world.

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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Nowadays, movies can be watched while travelling, having lunch or literally when doing anything since everyone has smart devices such as phones and tablets. However, some argue that to get real enjoyment, we should go to the theatre. In both aspects benefits and demerits can be found.

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

Industrial development is an ambiguous field that often needs careful decisions and opinions that can benefit or damage a companies development and success. I concurring the meritorious aspect of moving association to the regional side which can greatly outweigh the inimical side, the said justifications and precedents shall be elicited in this essay.

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Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which why children are less well educated today. To what extend do you agree with this statement.

Some argue that adolescents now are becoming addicted to watching TV even though it cannot provide the same way of learning like books, which are impossible to replace. I vehemently disagree with that notion and in this essay I will explain my view and discuss the topic above.

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Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It may seem that many programs in higher education have many tuition fees. Nevertheless, some people believe that it should a basic privilege, regardless of socioeconomic background. In this essay, I absolutely agree with this statement. Besides, I will provide the reasons with the sampler from my experience.

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Women should have an equal role alongside men in both police and armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Women empowerment has grown largely and touched almost every sector all over the world. While some countries like Israel have armed women force in the military, others, such as India have shown wide interest in recruiting female soldiers to fight in the battle. I totally agree with this agenda that women should be provided equal opportunity in all sectors including administrative services as well.

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Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It may seem that many programs in the higher education have many tuition fees. Nevertheless, some people believe that it should a basic privilege and regardless of socioeconomic background. In this essay, I absolutely agree with this statement and I will provide the reasons with the sampler from my experience.

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Some people think that public libraries are necessary while others believe that nowadays public libraries are no longer important. What is your opinion?

Over the last two or three decades, libraries' usage has been decreasing tremendously due to the invention of the technology. However, some believe that common libraries are most crucial and essential while others say that these have been diminishing popularity and not significant at present. I partially agree with this statement and that essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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Sometimes spouses have to live far away from each other. Maintaining a long distance relationship is sometimes difficult and straining. What do you think are the main reasons for long distance relationships? What can be done to help couples feel closer in such situations?

Not being able to visit your loved ones whenever you would want to is often described as living a nightmare. Although no spouses would want to stay away from each other, life usually had different plans for them.

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Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people's lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Over the last two or three decades, media has been improving tremendoulsy than ever before due to innovation of the technology, especially in the news media. However, some believe that the news media is provoked an enormously mankind's live in negative path. I partially agree with this statement and the already stated essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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Parents are the best teachers. Are you agree or disagree?

Parents play an important role in the life of every person. They are the best teachers. I totally agree with this statement and explain my views on it in upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. What extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often an argued issue work is given numerous happiness and satisfactions to the population. Some believe that mankind is being happy with satisfying career life who are kept jobs for a long period to compared people who changed their work often. I partially agree with this statement and the already stated essay discusses it briefly for the following reasons.

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