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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6.5

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Some people think that modern technology is making people more sociable, while others think it is making them less sociable. Discuss both views and give opinion.

The Socialization is process of everyone's day to day routine, Thus people may interact with different peoples.Some people deem that Hi-Tech may make peoples increasingly sociable, While others believe that peoples become less sociable.Although I will give my a detail explanation further more in an essay.

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Some people believe that it is a good idea to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. 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.

Knowledge is power. Freedom of expression and speech is a crucial part of most modern societies. Within this culture, many people believe that by sharing instruction freely among all humanity, the future of the world is enhanced. Although some reasons for sharing information freely include rapid development of science and benefit of humanity, I believe it should not be solicited without pay because information needs finance and security.

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Some people believe that a great difference in age between parents and children is more beneficial. Do you think the advantages of a greater difference in age between them outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, age gap between increasing extensively due to the busy and hectic lifestyle. In this essay, I will discuss some of the pro and cons of having large gap in the age of two consecutive generations. Firstly, I will explore the positive points of this trend, secondly I will discuss the negatives and my opinion at the end.

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It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is quite often argued that spending money to reconstruct the old building is demanding more fund or this amount of wealth goes to build the new infrastructure with modern facilities. Though, I agree to modify the old towers and also think to spend some capital to create a modern society too. In below paragraph, I am going to discuss both sides.

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Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that job security is not as important as how we feel satisfied with what we are doing, while others believe that we should do jobs that help to free us from the stress of unemployment and ensure that we have a stable income. I am personally in favour of the view of the first group.

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In the past, many male leaders had led our society to conflicts and violence. The world would be better governed and more peaceful if it were ruled by women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In some periods of world history, society had been controlled by male governors, which had resulted in arguments and fights. While some individuals think that it would be better managed and more peaceful if the government were led by females, I totally disagree with this statement since women tend to have less time to concentrate on political issues, and they usually make crucial decisions based on emotion rather than logic.

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In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?

There has been an increasing popularity of driving to large stores in suburban areas among people in many nations, which leads to a growth in the use of cars. Although this transformation has several drawbacks, its benefits are greater than the downsides it brings.

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The number of people suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people believe that alternative medicine can help. Do you agree that alternative medicines are effective

In the current era, people are having lots of health issues which are due to their adaptive lifestyle. Problems which have developed due to inaccurate lifestyle, cannot be recovered by modern therapy. In fact, it is required to go for naturopathy such as yoga, acupuncture or massage therapy for the treatment of such problems. I am with the opinion that natural remedy is the only way to get rid of issues which human have developed due to their poor lifestyle. I will discuss the reasons in the following text.

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Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family including uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.

Some people argue that, raising kids with their whole family is much better than the raising kids only with their parents. I strongly agree with this statement and following this essay will explain my viewpoints in details and then will reach to a proper conclusion.

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Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

Several individuals believe, that the Third world countries need the investments as funds from foreign companies, while others claim that the tips and help with practice are favoured more. I personally consider that the finance support as well as advising and practical aid will be helpful for developing countries equal and there is a good idea for international organizations to provide both of them. This essay will address both arguments and simply my view with examples.

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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 opinion

Over the past few decades, the notion of taking part in a wide range of sports has never failed to draw public attention and to provoke debates. Some individuals hold the view that those who engage in sports which are played in a team, as volleyball, basketball, and soccer, would gain more benefits, whereas some people are of opinion that participating some solo sports, including tennis and badminton, allows people to get better advantages. In the essay, I will elaborate both views and present my own opinion.

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Some poeple believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businees and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays the free knowledge has become more widespread, since the Internet invention, that has allowed a lot of information to be freely accessible and available. To this extent, some people consider an advantage to have such possibility, while others deem the knowledge shouldn't be freely shared for its importance. I partially agree with the first point of view and in this essay I will suggest some food for thoughts.

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Some people believe that dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There has been always a debate on which sports to be banned due to the nature of the danger involved in it.

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Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Disability is prominent in society and it is important to live and work in communities, that provide necessary supports. Disabled or not, all people are capable of doing great things with the life they have been given, but without respect they will think that they aren’t capable of handling challenges and struggles.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion .

All people are capable of doing great things, no matter how they look and what disabilities they have. Disability is prominent in society and it is important to live and work in communities, that provide necessary supports. Disabled or not, all people are capable of doing great things with the life they have been given, but without respect they will that they aren’t capable of handling challenges and struggles.

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In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

In the contemporary world, crime rate has been increasing in certain countries when compared to a decade ago. This is owing to the fact that the reduction in income opportunities, the crime rate has been increasing. This essay will, firstly discuss about the main reasons of crime and secondly, about the solution for the causes, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Advancement in technology and popularity of social media helps facilitate and reduce costs in many aspects of life as well as the business and educational activity. The significant decline in cost helps close the wide gap of income groups which offers opportunity for people not only the rich, but also the poor and middle class to be capable of receiving higher education and also start their businesses easily than in the past. In my opinion, I agree with this statement and I will outline the reasons in the essay.

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It is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Changing is the nature of law and it applies to everyone including humans. However it is now ethical for a company to change its experienced senior employees with fresh ones. I believe most of the time this is a need for an hour to replace them with inexperienced. This essay will discuss both of the views.

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Today, more and more students are deciding to move to a different country for higher studies. Do you think that the benefits outweigh the problems.

Now a days more and more students wanting to study in international universities. This trend has many advantages and disadvantages also. I think the benefits outweigh demerits.

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

When Apple's CEO Steve Job did his product launch presentations, black tees and jeans were what he wore. Many companies nowadays value employees' competency higher than image, while some companies still have policies to make sure their staffs dress decently. This essay will discuss both views and explain companies ought to allow flexibility for staffs to dress what they think is appropriate.

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