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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What are reasons for it? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In modern times the traditional gender roles are changing rapidly, resulting in more fathers staying at home looking after their offspring and mothers becoming the main breadwinners in the family. There are numerous causes for this and I think it’s a step in the right direction.

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‘Prisons are an expensive way of making bad people worse’ To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Jails are a high-priced way to make criminal population even worse than they were before. In my opinion, there are some exceptions, but in most cases, after being in such places members of society becomes angrier, more disrespectful, and withdrawn

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It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent do you agree ot disagree?

In many schools all around the world, students who lack talent in such subjects as Art and Music are persuaded to pay more attention to other subjects. It is generally thought that it makes no sense to make children study something they do not have a natural-born talent for. I personally tend to agree with this point of view.

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

Extreme types of sport such as sky diving and skiing are very unsafety and ought to be prohibited which tends to be popular with younger people. In my opinion, In my opinion, there are some exceptions, but in most cases, these types of sport have to be interdicted and the government needs to solve this problem

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Childcare training courses should be mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.

It is true that parents need some knowledge and experience in order to raise their kids in an appropriate way. In this regard, many families attend different training courses. While I agree that these courses might be useful for some of them, I totally disagree with the recommended obligatory pattern of such training.

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Some organizations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many employers are of an opinion that their staffs should wear formal clothes, while other companies evaluate their employees based on productivity not dressing style. Although I see that being well-dressed in a formal way can bring about positive impacts to a person at work, I believe that individual’s performance is equally important.

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Many young people travel to different countries. DO you think this has more advantages or disadvantages for them?

A big part of adolescents likes travelling to various land. Nowadays travelling in different countries is not a big deal. Almost everyone can out of the country to see new places and maybe it has become popular after creating social media in which people can post new photographies from their journey. In my opinion, there are some exceptions, but in most cases, everyone needs to have an opportunity to see new nations and learn about their traditions and history.

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Less and less parents these days are smacking their children. Some people think that this is leading to a generation of misbehaved children. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

Nowadays not many parents do not prefer to use physical punishment for their children. Some people opine that this spanking is the best form to teach the discipline to the children. I totally disagree with this statement. The following essay is going to describe the reasons behind it.

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The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?

Mobile phones are the most important part of individuals' daily life. It is true that social and health is created by these devices. However, the pros of mobile phones definitely more than the cons caused by mobile phones and this will discuss the reasons behind it.

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Some believe that charitable organizations should help people no matter where they live. Others argue that charities should only help those living in the country where the charity is based. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A few people assert that charitable institutes should confine themselves to local area whereas others believe that they ought to act globally. I intend to mention both the views along with my opinion in the following 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?

Of late, humans are producing a ginormous amount of garbage - both domestic and industrial. There are many causes for the proliferation of rubbish these days. This essay delves into the causes and the remedial actions by the government to subdue the acute problem of debris.

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Topic: It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that plenty of students will live far from home as they continue higher-education. However, some students still live with their parents. This questioned an argument that whether living far from home or staying with parents is better.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replacethem. Do you agree or disagree?

The environment is increasingly harmed by the emission of carbon dioxide via automobiles, that is why many people believe that all cars that work on fossil fuels should be prohibited and totally replaced by electrical cars, Personally, I believe that it is imperative that gasoline and diesel cars are replaced by environmental friendly electrical cars.

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Essay topics: The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

These people claim that the government should finance only for public services regardless of thinking about funding in music, arts, and theatre. Personally, I agree that the government should focus on the public sector, though investment in cultural sectors is important as it plays a vital role in our society.

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Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. Others believe that this work is unsuitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this day and age, the role of women has significantly changed. They have participated in various sectors, such as manufacture or economy, instead of doing house chores. However, there is a debate about whether women are suited for police or military forces or not. From my point of view, females should be given an equal chance to work in these sectors.

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Some people think that individuals are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, most of people sometimes think that leadership is a genius when they were a kid. One the other hand other people say that leaders who spent a lot of time to learn personally. I would stand with those who support that we could study any skill to become a wonderful leader.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

In today's technology-driven world where people have interests in various fields, music is the only art which unites them across generations overcoming geographical boundaries. In my opinion, I agree that all forms of music irrespective of its origin and language will bring people together to celebrate and enjoy the notes just for the sheer beauty of it.

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Nowadays, many people buy household goods (like television, rice cookers, etc). do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Recently, the number of people who can afford household goods such as television and vacuum cleaners is higher than it was in the past. This is because those apparatus is cheaper than it was some years ago. In my opinion, it is extremely positive how those products have become more affordable and this essay will present arguments to support my thought.

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Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept the new culture in a foreign country. Others think that they should live as a separate minority group with different lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. This raises questions about whether these immigrants should culturally assimilate into their host country or should stick to their traditional lifestyle and live as a separate minority group. From my point of view, immigrants should embrace new customs while maintaining their old traditions.

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In several years many languages have died out. Some say it is not important because if we speak fewer languages, life would be easier. Do you agree or disagree?

Few topics have drawn as much scholarly attention as the extinction of languages, especially in the past few years. Although there is substantial advocacy for this trend, I am of the opinion that this advocacy in unwarranted, as it fails to take countless drawbacks entwined with the death of languages.

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