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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Children play an essential role in the life of parents.It is said by some individuals that parents should oversee their children's activities,while others believe that children should be given liberty.In my perspective,parents should check the activities of children,but independence should be given to them and my viewpoints on this issue will be elaborated in the aforementioned paragraphs.

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Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Life is divided into different phases such as childhood,teenage,adulthood and old age and each phase of life has its own challenges.It is said by some individuals that life was not complicated in ancient time as compared to the modern era.In my perspective, I completely agree with the statement and my viewpoints on this topic will be elaborated in the aforementioned paragraphs.

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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

The issue of increasing production of waste in 21st century has become a concern for many. Why are we generating more waste ? Is due to the fact that inhabitants of Earth have now become unwary of much they are throwing away or is it to do with single-use products, particularly plastic. Many believe the overnment should take an action to reduce waste. This essay will discuss the cause of the high amount waste and what steps need to be implemented by the authorities to overcome this situation, by using examples from the Planet Earth magazine and Malaysia's recent merger.

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Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Traffic congestion has become problem in almost all countries. Some people argue that effectual way to solve the issue is to migrate people from countryside to city centre. However, I do not complelety accord with the agrument. This will lead more problems as metropolitan cities are already populated.

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Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued by some that players should prefer to play in games which require team work because of development of comradeship.while others still claim that the individual games are more beneficial in terms of reward and fame.However,I believe that both formats of sport are important in terms of physical fitness.This essay will explore both sides of the arguments before reaching my opinion.

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Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times,advancements in technology have changed the conventional teaching styles.Online learning is considered to be the preferred mode of education nowadays.Although many might agree with this statement, I completely disagree with this notion,not only because of its merits in boosting the confidence of students by face-to-face learning and social interaction but also because of healthy competition among pupils in this format of education.This essay will explore how these factors justify my opinion.

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Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Many modern adolescents tend to go shopping in their spare time. The main reason behind this tendency is that people’s communication switched to online, meanwhile people still need in-person connections and shopping has become one of the ways to do it. In my opinion, it is a negative trend because there are better ways to spend leisure time.

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In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Well,In most of the countries,people are getting old at early ages and it is becoming the reason for unexpected reason for inclining the cost of public healthcare maintenance.So,it is becoming the cause of not spending enough money by Government on other issues for more developments of the society.And,for the better economical condition of the nation,citizens should give some support from their monthly incomes to maintain older population’s well-being in coming decades but it depends on the individual’s wages because every individuals' pay rates are not same.So, I partly agree with the given statement.

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

Nowadays online shopping is a new modern technology trend of purchasing goods, because products are easily available at the doorstep with an effective range of prices as well as saves time in today’s busy working and health tiring environment. I completely agree with the statement that,the upsurge of online shopping will bring leads to close all the traditional bankrupt shops in the future of the town and cities.

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Many people believe that we should protect all wild animals while others believe we should just protect some of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Animals are the most beautiful creation of the earth. Moreover, they are also significant members of food chain. However, there are some people who have perspective that human beings should save every single species of the wild animals. On the other hand, a fair amount of people think that we should protect selective strains of the wild life. Before, drafting a final opinion to this issue, I would like to scrutinize the both views related to this specific topic.

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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

The Internet begins to gain popularity in getting information about what is happening in the world and rivals newspapers as well. Nevertheless, I believe that this trend will continue, and the online news will be as crucial as the traditional ones.

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Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, all newspapers and magazines are filled with famous personalities' pictures and their lifestyles. Some people opine that paparazzi should not follow celebrities anywhere for sake of their privacy. While others claim that fame should be paid by invading in their lives. I opine partially that the independent photographers should not capture them anywhere but should follow up for public interests. Let us discuss the reason in detail with some relevant examples.

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Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success, while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. What are those factors? Which, of all factors, do you think are most important?

There is no denying that understanding what elements should be used to understand the development of a country is a controversial matter which has been discussed by different people from our contemporary society. In this context, it is crucial to understand what the causes of this problems are and solutions which should be implemented to deal with this matter.

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In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, a trend of used clothing is emerging among teenagers.Although many might consider it negative, I believe it to be an extremely beneficial,not only because of its effects on buying power of people and a more variety of clothing but also because of the quality of used clothes.This essay will explore how these factors make this development a positive one.

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Many people are copying famous celebrities from magazines and TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a good idea to copy celebrities?

Celebrities have been the trendsetter for decades. Many people are perplexed by this and question the idea of imitating celebrities. I opine that this is due to the online following that these on-screen characters have. I also believe that blindly following celebrities can be detrimental to society.

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Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?

There is no doubt that the number of crimes which is committed by re-offenders has increased over the world in recent years. The main causes of pursuing to commit crimes are peer pressure during sentence life and being unable to find a job in the outside of the prison. However, several solutions should be implemented to deal with the problem.

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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, digital media has been gaining more ubiquity across the world but some believe that people's habit of reading newspapers will not be replaced at once. In my opinion, with the development of the Internet, physical news resources would gradually play a less important role in modern life.

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Violence in media promotes violence in society. To what extend do you agree?

Technology is developing fast and it has certainly influenced the way people socialise. It is widely argued that individuals were more social in days gone by. I disagree with this opinion to a great extent. State-of-the-art technology has enabled people / us to connect with their / our friends and relations in several ways.

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Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. Write an essay on which type of foreign travel you think is best for both the tourist and the local community.

Vacation in foreign has always been an exotic and exciting choice. The opinion on whether to spend the time with the new community understanding their local customs and traditions or rather to spend it in a luxurious resort has always locked horns. I opine that the former allows us to learn new things, explore the unknowns and brings about a change in pace that serves the purpose of vacation fully.

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Some people think that music plays an important role in society. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion

Music plays a pivotal role in our society; however, some others believe it is just a type of entertainment. This essay will state why music plays an important role and why some people feel it is only a source of entertainment. I personally feel that music is extremely important.

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