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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion

People ask what the most entertaining stage in our growth is.

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In many countries, the government like to spend more money on arts,some people agree with this, however other think government should spend more on health and education. discuss both sides and give your opinion?

The government should spend more on education and health rather spending more money on arts and monuments. In my opinion, I agree with the statement that government should spend more on education and health.

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

It is believed by some people that government expenditure on the arts is wasteful, and the same funds can be allocated to better use elsewhere. I completely disagree with this view, as the arts are an important part of the culture and heritage of any country, and without financial help from state its survival is impossible.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Nowadays, many of the countries are yielding a significant amount of income through tourism. Sadly, it has severe disadvantages too. In this essay, we will examine both benefits and hindrance of growing tourism.

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Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Thanks to the rapid development of countries that led to more and more skyscrapers, constructed which play an integral role in metropolitan cities while some individuals express that government money should be invested in more vital public services. Personally, I tend to lean about the latter view.

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While some think family run business is the best way to run it , others think Family run business is problematic. What is your opinion.

It is a well known fact that the success of a company, or lack thereof depends on the members of the organization. While some are of the opinion that successful businesses are able to achieve such results due to family members owning and running the business, others argue such an endeavour could be problematic. I agree with the former opinion, and in this essay I will highlight my reasons for doing so.

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Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Working in groups or working alone has both merits and demerits in it.Some people prepared to task in groups and few would like to task alone. I would prefer to work in groups and it has more benefits than working alone.

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Some people think the news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Most people admit this century is the intelligence, technological era. Some people believe read the news in the newspapers and watch television news programs are wasting time. I partly agree this statement due to several reasons which will be mentioned in this essay.

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Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The development of human society has deteriorated the environment in recent years, which spoiled the diversity of fauna and flora. While some pessimists argue that this tendency is irreversible, I still believe that we can make effective efforts to protect animal and plant species.

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It is often said that governments spend too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?

Governments do often design different projects to help the wildlife, but certainly there are more issues which require serious attention as well. There is no doubt in the fact that endangered animal need to be protected as the ecological balance lies in the coexistence of all the species. Still, I agree that there are more serious problems that all the national governments should fund more.

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Nowadays celebrities are mainly famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

These days, prominent people are most famous for their looks and money can have negative impacts on the youth. I agree there are so many celebrities, who are popular for their riches and physical appearance, whereas few of them are famous for their accomplishments. The second group of people can have a positive impact on the current generation.

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Having more money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Nowadays, money is the best thing to have a good position in society and live happily. From the advent of salary to the present day, being rich has always had advantages, since you can buy everything you want, live in a good atmosphere and have a main position in the community. Therefore the majority of individuals think that having abundant money and less free time is the best way to spend life.However, I personally believe that earning enough capital and investing more time for life is another way of living the leisure life.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

A huge amount of money is poured in entertainment industry every year by governments. However, some people believe it is not worth it and that money should rather be invested in public services. In my opinion, I do not agree with the statement as government investments in the arts are very lucrative both for individuals and society.

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Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?

Having the opportunity to help other people are considered by some as the most important aspect of being rich. I completely agree that this is the best part of the being rich.

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Some people think that they should spend money they earn now enjoying life while other think that the money should be put into saving for future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have different opinions on how they should spend their money. Some people believe that they should spend money to enjoy life to the fullest while others consider saving funds to secure their future. In my opinion, saving money is absolutely necessary, but it should not be achieved at the cost of limiting basic needs and recreational activities.

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Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people’s salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is a growing concern in many countries about how to use taxes. Many people are convinced that the authorities should raise taxes to pay for essential public services such as roads and schools, while others believe that higher taxes would cause some detrimental effects.

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Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some would argue that it is more beneficial for children of pre-school age to attend childcare centres, while others say that it will be better if they are taken care of by their relatives. Although family members have knowledge based on their previous experience, I believe that this is not enough and it is more beneficial for children to be taken care of by professionals in the hopes of developing their abilities.

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Some people think that art is essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Arts sometimes reflect the heritage of a country and depict the creativity of an individual. While many believe that financing in the arts is a wastage of fund, I am of the opposite view as I believe that financing in the arts is a good idea for the government.

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Some people prefer one-on-one lessons, while others prefer groups. Discuss both the views and present your opinion.

Enrolment for personal classes, nowadays, has become a trend; while a group of people still considers that traditional ways to learn in a class are much better. In my opinion, both ways have their own merits; however, I feel that learning with contemporary online techniques is better than the classroom learning methods because online classes give provision for personal learning with a subject-specific teacher at your comfort.

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One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?

Traffic congestion has been one of the biggest challenge which a large number of cities are facing nowadays. This essay with examine the main causes of traffic congestion and some possible solutions to this problem.

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