Samples Band 6

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 6

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People are debating whether peopole are largely influenced by advertisements to spend money or people are no longer affected by ubiquitous advertising. Both of the arguments have their own views however I believe advertisements play a huge role in our buying decisions and spending habits.

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In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?

International tourism has increased by leaps and bounds due to liberal visa schemes, cheap airfares and massive promotion of destinations by travel channels and tour operators. Will people choose to visit local tourist spots rather than abroad? Doubtful, in my opinion. I believe that the trend for international travel will increase and in the following paragraphs, I will explain my observations.

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Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Language is not only a tool for communication, but also the cornerstone of culture. Due to globalization, many local dialects are in the danger of extinction. It is essential that governments step in to save these priceless gems of culture from being erased from society. Despite reservations from some quarters, I believe that academia and administration should collaborate to save the languages and meticulously document it. In the following paragraphs, I will examine the situation and buttress with necessary examples.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although in a several countries it is thought by some people that to invest a large amount of money to establish new railway lines for high speed trains between cities is essential. Others consider that money ought to be spent on developing existing public transportation. In my opinion, to spend money on new railway lines can be more beneficial in terms of speed, environment, danger and a modern world.

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Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that adolescence can be a difficult period for both youngsters and their parents. Although some people believe that combat at this time does more harm than good, I would argue that it is an essential stage of teenagers’ development. On the one hand, those who believe teenage clash is harmful might argue that it can damage relationships between parents and their children. This is because such disputes can create tension in the family. For example, it is quite common for young people to begin smoking at their age to impress their peers, but the resulting confrontations with parents can lead to difficulties with communication afterwards. In contrast, if there is no battle between parents and teenagers, there will be a much greater sense of happiness among family members. On the other hand, my view is that this conflict is important because it can help teenagers to mature. The reason for this is that by having disagreements adolescents can form and...

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The Internet has made our lives easier or more difficult. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, Internet plays a major part around the world for many businesses and share information. Some people believe that the Internet has become more life easy for many, while others claim that it make us difficult. I strongly agreed with the statement because online has many benefits to people and businesses for education and for communication purposes.

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Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?

When they finish school, teenagers face the choice of whether to take a gap year or continue their education. In my view, I believe that the advantages of taking one year off outweigh the disadvantages.

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Nowadays, doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient's health, no matter how rich they are. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients' health, no matter how rich they are. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this statement and the following examples will be provided in order to support my point of view.

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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, which is important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Childhood is one of the most precious and crucial stage of human life whereby generating good behaviour and mentality is more important. Resultantly, some people argued that work experience provides further development of children but others contended that it will badly effect their meaningful knowledge gathering and accepting responsibilities. In this essay, I will explain both views with relevant examples.

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Some people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the education field, many students try to do their best in studies. It is argued by few people that children who get the topmost grades in their academics should be awarded. However, there are others who believe that students who show better results are the ones that should be recognized. In my opinion, the latter should be given more emphasis so that they continue to progress in future.

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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 a positive or negativve situation.

In the present era, accommodation is the necessity of everyone. In many countries, more people prefer to own their houses in contrast to leasing one. This essay will discuss why it is very important to be an owner of a house.

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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.

In this fast-moving world, we are obsessed with technology to such an extent that we want to use it in every aspect of our life. Few humans feel that only online study material should be used for children. On the contrary other's believe that they should use printed material. Both of these viewpoints will be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Fast food is a part of life in some places. Some people think that this has bad effects on lifestyles and diet. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there is no doubt that fast food has become a part of life for a lot people all over the world. Thus, it has certainly affected the lifestyles of many people all over the world. And from what I have seen, I agree that fast food has bad effects on lifestyles and diet. In countries like the United States, fast food has caused a lot of obesity cases in children and adults alike, which will lead to diseases that affect their lifestyle. Also, if a child is used to eating fast food since they are young, it is very likely that they will have an unhealthy diet for the rest of their life. I will try to explain further within this essay.

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It is believed that there is a negative impact of tourism on tourist spots which is majorly due to the behaviour of people who visit there. Why do you think that people behave badly when they visit some places? What measures can be taken to resolve this issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Tourism is the most contributed sector in any economy.So it is believed by some humans that on tourist places behaviour of people who are visiting is creating a negative impact on tourism.So we will discuss one's behaviour while visiting such places creates a bad picture in someone's mind who is not from the same country,following with the measures which are taken into effect by the authorities as well as which should be taken into effect.

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SOME PEOPLE ARGUE THAT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN ENJOYABLE JOB THAN TO EARN A LOT OF MONEY. OTHERS DISAGREE AND THINK THAT A GOOD SALARY LEADS TO A BETTER LIFE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION

The carrier options have become a significant aspect of human lives because every person life is depending on their work nature and earnings. Thus, a majority of people argue that doing an interesting job is more crucial while others believe that high income is more beneficial for smooth running of life. But ,I opine that having a satisfied work is more important to raise the standard of livelihood.

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Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient's health, no matter how rich they are. Do you agree or disagree?

I worked for Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk as an Internal Auditor after graduation. Many aspects in manufacturing business cycles have been audited, such as finance, compliance and process. This job has sharpened my analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data processing skills since I have to ensure if there is still room for improvement. One of my biggest contributions to the company was when I saw a significant rise in the overtime pay in the financial statement. Then, I observed and found that the amount calculated by payroll officers was bigger compared to the government regulation in Indonesia. As a result, the company’s growth shown in the financial statement looked smaller than it should be. After that, I decided to give a comprehensive recommendation so that efficiency can be achieved, and profits in the financial statement reflect the actual situation.

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Something that is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

At present, children love to play with novel electronic gadgets such as computers, mobile phones, and portable gaming devices. However, especially adults believe that instead of clinging to such equipment it is better to engage in outdoor activities for youngsters. I agree with this statement and this essay will analyze this issue using examples from our society to demonstrate points and support arguments.

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Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that some food and drink which contain a lot of sugar or fat may be harmful to humans. While some people believe that shops should be district to sell that food to lead a healthy life, I completely disagree with this view.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today, community activities are not that strange for us in our modern society. The action not only shows compassion, but also shows each individual's understanding and sympathy for those facing more difficult circumstances. For me, unpaid services should be a mandatory part of the curriculum.

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Some people say the advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the business industry, advertisement has been used as the main organ for businesses to survive. Some people say that it is huge businesses success for persuading consumers, whilst others disagree and think it makes no difference which they usually ignore. In my opinion, I believe that having advertisement is essential for the field, while it should advertise only the best feature that incorporated with a call to action.

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