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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is a fact that computers have been involved in all aspects of humans daily activities. The invention of computers has been argued to be the most significant one. However, I totally disagree with this view and opine that computers are one of the significant inventions but not the most important one in human history being compared to other interventions such as light bulbs, engine and vehicles.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Developed countries have always been trying to help other countries with poor living conditions through financial help. However, many research suggests that financial aid is not the best way to tackle poverty, I personally disagree that financial aid is the best form of help for under-developed countries. I believe there are many things that industrialised countries can do to help poor countries.

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In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that governments should levy a tariff on junk feed because the number of health risks associated with consuming this kind of cuisine is on the rise. This essay agrees that a higher rate of tax should be paid by fast-food companies. Firstly, alcohol and tobacco companies already pay higher taxes and secondly, higher taxes could raise prices and lower consumption.

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Music should not be taught in schools along with other subjects such as computers and science. Do you agree or disagree? Or (How far do you agree with this statement?) (To what extent do you agree with this statement?)

A faction of the population holds the notion that music should not be a part of academic curriculum with other important subjects such as information technology as well as science. This essay is in accordance with the given statement as there are manifold reasons to substantiate it.

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The planet's population is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?

Issues related to overpopulation are discussed these days. It is true that nowadays, people are coping with the scarcity of resources due to overpopulation. In this essay, there could be several results for its, and I consider it to be a very negative trend.

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In many parts of the world, families were larger in the past because people had more children. Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past?

Families in modern life were smaller than in the past because people had less children. Although this had several drawbacks, the advantages of it were far more significant.

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Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it is the individual‘s responsibility. Do you agree or disagree?

Healthcare and education are integral to the concept of social equality which governments strive to achieve. While some believe that these are fundamental rights of citizens and should be provided for by the governments, others view these as personal liabilities to be taken care by the individuals themselves. I strongly favour the former view and provide support for my opinion in this essay.

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Junk/Street Food is the most affordable meal for the working class. But health problems due to rampant and uncontrolled consumption are being compounded. It has therefore become imperative for governments to impose a higher tax on them. To what extent do you agree to this arrangement by the government? Give your opinion.

Although, street food is an economically viable option amongst working professionals, but it can cause several health hazards if not consumed in a controlled manner. It is often argued that the government should introduce higher tax reforms to control its consumption. I do not agree with the fact any intervention is required in this matter and this essay will discuss relevant reason to support my opinion.

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Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern classroom should be based on experiential learning while others believe that traditional approach is still the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?

A certain section of people in society feel that modern methods of teaching should be experiential whereas others believe that classrooms should continue following the traditional methodology of imparting knowledge. In my opinion new age teaching should follow an experimental approach and this essay will discuss relevant reasons to support this idea.

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Social Media has helped us increase our virtual networks. This has isolated us physically, making us socially awkward in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Due to the advancement of technology, there is a growing dependence on social media. Although, this this has expanded our social network, but it has also promoted a tendency of self-isolation and social awkwardness during physical interactions. I completely agree with this statement and this essay will give relevant reasons to support my opinion.

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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So government and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. The what extent so you agreed or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Governments, in many countries, are trying to curb environmental problems, and a significant piece of this effort is to aware people about environmental issues and climate change. It is shocking how small things like our diet habits or fashion sense can contribute to environmental damage. So without involving ordinary citizens, the environment can not be saved.

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Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?

The world is in the midst of demographic change, and manifold facets have undergone a dramatic curve in which crimes pose a serious challenge, Many nations claim that delinquency has soared in cities than the villages at an alarming rate. However, this can lead to extremely hazardous ramifications and it is mandatory to mitigate this issue to

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In many countries, teenagers are being encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people think it is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many places nowadays provide work for youngsters,not as full time but some time after or before school. Others find it good but others don't. This easy will tackle both positive, negative and my own perspective.

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Some people think that news have no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the world becomes a small village and most of the countries are connected either economically or politically in this case, the events happened at any country will have an impact on others so, reading a newspaper and watching news program is important. This essay will demonstrate the importance of the news. In my opinion, people should keep updating themselves about the situation of the world especially surrounding countries.

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Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.

Youngsters are fond of ultimate sporting activities. Many people think that sports like skydiving and skiing should be restricted by considering the risk involvement of death. However, Such matters are just not decided by the risk assessment only, we need to go through other facets too.

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In some countries an increasing number of children are overweigh as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to ban selling this kind of food in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Obesity has become a common problem, even among children, who are used to eating food high in calories and low in nutrition. It is argued that schools should not be allowed to sell such food at all. Even though it seems that a straightforward ban on fast food at schools is a positive measure, would it solve the problem?

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Some people believe that charity organizations should give aid to those who are in great needs, some people think that charity organizations should concentrate on helping people who live in their own country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many individuals are of the opinion that charity organisations should help those who require some kind of aids, others argue that they should focus on their native place. This essay will argue in favour of helping needy individuals despite any nationality while discussing both the views in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that charity organizations should give aid to those who are in great needs, some people think that charity organizations should concentrate on helping people who live in their own country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Whilst many individuals are of the opinion that charity organisations should help those who require some kind of aids, others argue that they should focus on their native place. This essay will argue in favour of helping needy individuals despite any nationality while discussing both the views in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarship, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most countries provide monetary help to their sportspersons and national teams when they play for the country. Some believe that financial funding should not be given by governments, rather other means of sponsorship such as business and scholarships should be the source of funding. However, I partially disagree with this viewpoint and this essay provides arguments in favour of my opinion after discussing both sides of the argument.

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News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

News and media are the backbones of a country. They provide us with current affairs, useful knowledge and make us up to date. News editors and reporters manage all the things and chores that what to telecast on television and how much it will be published. It has both privileges and some effects on society and on news. Now,this essay will discuss the factors affecting this decision of makers and some consequences of giving all power to the editors.

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