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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that preserving the environment is beyond the power of individual citizens, and that only be effectively impacted by the authorities and huge corporations. I strongly disagree with this point of view, as I believe that individual actions can together contribute to the positive environment change, while persuading the governments and companies to protect the natural world.

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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?

These days, teenagers are more inclined to do shopping in second-hand clothing. In this essay, I will examine what are the possible factors behind this rise in popularity and why I believe this is a positive trend not only for them but also for the environment.

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In many societies , elderly people often live in retirement homes. This is not appropriate because families should always care for their aging members. Do you agree?

Many people believe that once a person gets old it is better to keep them in a retired home funded by the government or a private institution for money rather than treating them in their own homes. On the other hand, some argue that parents must be served as gods. However, I totally agree with the latter statement. This essay will discuss the responsibilities that individuals have over their older ones and some contingencies they might face while offering help to them.

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Give detail information about the crimes in the newspaper and on television has the bad consequences.Some suggest that govenment should impose some resptrictions.To what extent you agree or disagree.

Advance media liberation allows print and electronic media to publish the complete details of criminal activities, and the Government should restrict this unattended liberation.I agree that these crime-tales can harm almost all ages, young people, middle age, and old.

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In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people.Why might this be the case.Do you think it is a positive or negative situation.

For some time now, it has become a topic of debate where a section of society in a few countries believes that renting a house is a better option rather than to purchase their own house due to heavy house tax, maintenance cost and the job shift culture. Let us explore some of the probable causes for this trend and I see it as an unproductive move in my opinion.

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SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD SPEND THEIR FREE TIME WITH FAMILY, RATHER THAN GO TO ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE HOUSE. SOME DISAGREE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINIONS.

Some people opine that youngsters should spend their leisure time with the family, while others believe that they should go out and enjoy few entertainment activities. I believe that adults should spend free moments with their family members.

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Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?

There is no doubt that tese days, the amount of violence in media is growing. The questions is, are the violence in T.V or video games has effect in our life? In this essay, I'm going to discuss both sides and draw my persomal conclusion.

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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Because in today's world because of internet connectivity, easily available to almost everyone, there is a better bonding between entertainers of different industry, namely films, music and sports with people around the world by which they can influence huge amount of population. This is one of the crucial cause of them is getting highly paid. In my opinion, I agree that they are heavily paid, because there are numerous different vocations whose actions are beneficial to the world, which makes it a better place to live.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, communication development all over the world have magnified the importance of languages. Numerous languages disappear annually in different areas. Some individuals believe that this change has not negative point and will cause an easier life. By considering all the aspects of this issue, I can both agree and disagree equally.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

A lot of personal questions are asked to the candidates sometimes, while applying for a position in an organization, including their interests, hobbies and even marital status. Several people feel that the questions asked are necessary and appropriate, whereas the others do not agree. According to me this is a debatable issue.

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Most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of positions to women. To what extent do you agree?

In corporate offices, a lot of high profile positions are managed by male authorities even though more than half of the working staff is female in developed countries. This essay will discuss the fact that corporate should allot a specific percentage of managerial positions to women and I agree to this statement.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

Housing is an essential aspect of living. It is undoubtedly true that people of an overpopulated city dream of owning a home, and it is a popular choice over renting a home for an extended period. I completely agree with this thought, though it carries some risks.

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Modern technology has a great impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple lifestyle to solve the problem while others argue that the technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion

With the advancement in technology, the lifestyle of people has drastically improved, yet causing dangerous effects on the environment. With that in mind, some people are now thinking of adapting to a simpler way of life while others fight that science itself can be a solution to a problem. This essay will provide arguments from both sides, provide detailed analysis, opinion to aid readers with arriving at their own conclusion.

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Some people believe online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion

While, there is a contradiction in using only books to read, it’s easy to get an online material at hand anytime. I opine that it is comfortable to get material available online, On the other hand it takes a lot of time to search printed material as per kids requirement.

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It is quite right that top sports people should be paid a lot of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It seems indisputable that top sports people are often paid huge salaries. Many people feel these salaries are paid in return for a fairly small contribution to society. However, in order to decide whether this situation is right or not, we need to consider other factors and not solely the remuneration paid to these sports people.

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Some people say history is one of the important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. 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.

Classifying the subjects on the basis of their importance is arguably on of the toughest decision. It is believed by some that the value of history is undeniable among other school subjects as it motivates students to flourish like their ancestors. Meanwhile, some are of the view that in this era of modernization, to synchronise with the pace of world, science and technology should be prioritized over the other literary courses. However, from my perspective, learning both subjects are equally important.

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In many countries, traditional customs are being lost. Why do you think is this happening? What schools and parents can do to stop it?

In this day and age, culture and tradition of many communities all over the world are dying. Family and educational reasons could be part of the root causes of this steady decline. In my firm conviction, parents and schools should take some serious action to keep the traditions alive.

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Some people hold the view that a good teacher is more important for education success while others think the student’s attitude is more important to succeed in education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

It has always been a contentious issue that what factors contribute to student achievement. While some believe that the quality of teacher is the determining factor in educational development, others incline to the opinion that student’s approach plays a decisive role in their academic achievements. I personally agree with the former thinking, which means a great teacher is by far the most influencing element in schools.

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Some people say that that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the family while others believe that it is stressful to both the worker and the family. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Recent developments in technology have meant that people can use their computers or other devices to do work remotely. This allows them to work from home rather than spending all day in an office or other place of work. This essay will look into whether this is beneficial or detrimental to a family, arguing that it is probably a positive development for most people.

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These days Internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Although some people think that students used online courses more nowadays, others assert that university courses are more important than Internet courses. In my opinion, I consider that on Internet courses can be got new knowledge quickly and without attending at university.

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