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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people believe that technology has made man more sociable and others think that it has made us less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Gadgets and electronic equipments are now widely used by people around the world. They make humans’ lives easier and more effective. However, there is none in this world that does not have any drawbacks. This essay will examine both advantages and disadvantages of technology utilization in the social context.

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It is common for people to travel long distances for work and study. Some argue that longer commute times affect people in a negative way while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, with the ever-growing population in cities, the shortage of houses in urban areas is inevitable. People have to live further away from the city where they work in order to afford housing, which results in longer commutes to work. Therefore, the question of affordability also plays an increasingly large part, and so this debate is rather complex, as we shall see later on.

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Some people say that seeing ancient objects in a museum can give the public a unique awareness of history. Others say that modern media such as films or talks on the internet, provide a more effective way for the public to learn about history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Museums act as a bridge between the past centuries and present era. They are the reflection of our old history and culture. So, some people believe that seeing ancient artefacts in museums can give a unique experience to the viewer, whereas the others argue that the best way to learn about the history is to watch documentary films or read articles on the internet. I cent percent agree with the first view. It has more pros outweigh cons.

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Some people think government is wasting money on arts and that this money could be spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

According to, a small group of people that spending money on art is not very useful and this money should be spent elsewhere. I completely disagree with this point of view that art is worthless as I feel that the arts are worth every penny that is spent on them. Now, I will explain my ideas in the favour of art in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people say that seeing ancient objects in a museum can give the public a unique awareness of history. Others say that modern media such as films or talks on the internet, provide a more effective way for the public to learn about history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Museums act as a bridge between the past centuries and present era. They are the reflection of our history and culture. So, some people believe that while seeing ancient artefacts they can give a unique experience to the viewer, whereas the others argue that the best way to learn about the history is to watch documentary films or read articles on the internet. I cent percent agree with the first view. It has more pros outweigh cons.

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These days, too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine, rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is widely believed that the role of pharmacy and doctor is more important than a balanced lifestyle for the achievement of a healthy life. This essay will agree with this notion as more inhabitants are more likely to believe in medical expertise and drugs and do not have enough time to follow a healthy lifestyle.

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Nowadays people are affected by social media and internet. Is it a good or bad trend in your opinion? Explain it by giving your own examples.

the contemporary era, people are heavily influenced by the internet and social networking sites. Though this influence may be positive in terms of the virtual connectivity and better access to information, in my opinion, the internet and social media have a bigger negative impact. They make people inert and render age old traditions redundant.

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Very few schoolchildren learn about the value of money and how to look after it, yet this is a critical life skill that should be taught as part of the school curriculum. Do you agree or disagree?

The ability of spending money wisely is a valuable life skill that everybody should learn. It is a matter of debate whether schoolchildren should be taught this skill as a part of their curriculum. This essay will present why it is crucial to teach young children how to deal with money wisely.

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New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree with this option?

With the modern ways and use of advanced technology, shopping has become easier and has impacted the lives of end users. I believe that, this advancement in technology has helped people a lot and has changed their lifestyle as well.

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There are many ways of preventing crime that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

It is commonly believed that imprisonment is ineffective method to eliminate criminality. I completely agree with this statement since prisons have their high-cost demerits, while other methods can efficiently be applied for this purpose.

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Some people feel that entertainers(pop singers film starts and sports starts)are paid too much money.do you agree or disagree.which other types of job should be highly paid.?

Certain people have the notion that it is vital to keep the workplace and home to be cleaned and arrange properly.I thoroughly agree with this viewpoint,due to the fact that clean and tidy surroundings are necessary for a healthy and peaceful life. On the contrary few people believe that organising and tidying up everything around the surroundings would not be possible for everyone going to the busy schedule people live today.

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In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words

Stereotyping in the roles of the gender doesn't have validation in today's time. Almost every county, citizens are trying to implement this culture, where equal work and duties, should be given to irrespective of their gender. Thus, I agree with the above statement.

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Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen at TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

Although, many people argue that travelling abroad is crucial to learn about other countries, others believe TV and the internet are good enough for this tendency. I believe travelling has many benefits to society. In this essay, both opinions will be discussed, followed by my personal view.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss these views and give your opinions.

According to some, to become a good member of society children should be educated at school whereas others hold the view that this decent behavior could be thought by parents. Although families and schools have their own teaching methods, it is my personal belief that they can share training of social values with each other.

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Some people believe that spending money on developing technology for space exploration is unjustifiable, and there are more beneficial ways to spend money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Exploring the universe has been receiving a great deal of public attention. Some assert that pouring money into technological developments of this field is unwarranted because other aspects are more vital to humanity, I totally agree with this statement for two compelling reasons.

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due to the development and rapid expanision of supermakerts in some countries, many small, local business are unable to complete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local commnities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Supermarket expansion will be increased daily rather than the local shop. I partially agree with this statement.

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due to the development and rapid expanision of supermakerts in some countries, many small, local business are unable to complete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local commnities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Supermarket expansion will be increased daily rather than local shops. I partially agree with this statement.

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Human activity has damaged the environment all around the world. Some people think that humans cannot stop damaging the planet where as other believe that we can alter our behaviour and future damage. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, major human actions are affecting environment adversely. From the perspective of some people, the damage done by humanity is endless. Others, however, think that if people control their actions, they can tackle issues and prevent them. Personally, I find the latter more convincing.

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Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any

Although, the range of wage varies among different employees working under various working profiles some people ponder that that the differnce between high pay jobs and low pay jobs should be reduced. However, I totally disagree with this statement because I think that the role and responsibilities in upgrade jobs are more than lower management employment.

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Some believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while other think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that the health centre is the best way to maintain fitness, while another would say that daily routine activities are enough to stay fit. This essay agrees that people should join fitness centre in order to maintain health. It is because of the modern sedentary lifestyle, and professional trainer can help in a better way to stay fit.

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