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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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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, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People prefer driving their own vehicles to travelling via buses and trains. This essay explains the reasons for driving a car to travel and which actions governments should carry out to lead to citizens using public transportation.

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Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the olden days, crimes used to be less happened and people could travel from one place to another without any hesitations. Many people argue that crime is a major issue all over the globe and it cannot be stopped, while others believe that it can be stopped if enforcement some rules and regulations on society . I completely disagree with the given statement, that crime cannot be stopped, this essay will discuss how it can be prevented.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are widely differing views on the issue of whether university students should pursue other subjects along with their main academic one or merely concentrate on their main subject. While some may still hold to the conservative view, in this essay I intend to argue that attaining other skills would be more beneficial in students' future lives. The reasons for this are as follows.

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Do you agree/ disagree with the following statement: “Studying in a multicultural university has many benefits.”

Studying at a multicultural, international university has a lot of benefits for students, and without a shadow of a doubt, I can say that I totally agree with this statement.

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Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Today, learning about the news from different parts of the world is essential to many people. Some people, including me, believe that the review of such news should become a high school subject although some think this would waste school time.

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Some people say History is one of the most 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

There is an ongoing argument about the importance of varied subjects. Some individuals argue that schools should mainly focus on History. However, others believe that other curriculums like Tech and Science have the highest priority. I strongly believe all subjects have the same value because the combination of all sciences can hone lives.

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Some cultures appear to give preference to older people than younger people while other cultures seem to prefer the younger generation. Which do you think is better? Discuss including examples from your own knowledge and experience.

It is said that in certain countries, elder generations are valued more than younger ones, but in other cultures, the opposite is true. In my opinion, younger people should be given more emphasis because they contribute significantly to society's growth. This article will elucidate this claim using the justifications and illustrations provided below.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often believed that people should spend their leisure time advancing their mental abilities through reading and puzzles. However, some people are sceptical about this view, putting more importance on rest. I support the latter view, for taking a rest leads to the improvement of mental health regardless of some psychological activities stimulating their mind for new attempts.

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Some people believe that the only important thing in life is his or her work. Without a successful career, life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The statement refers to how some people believe that having a successful career and being work-oriented is the ultimate goal of life, a lack of which undoubtedly leaves life meaningless. Indeed, some seem to have such a mindset, whereas, there are also those who consider work to be of less value than life itself. I disagree with the statement, and the essay will provide reasons with supporting examples.

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Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The problem of congested roads has become increasingly significant in recent years. Some argue that personal automobiles should be banned, while others oppose the statement. I believe that eliminating private cars entirely is not the solution, which I will conclude after considering both perspectives.

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Some people believe that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job. Others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience in stead. Discuss this both views and give your opinion

Unlike in the past, it is now almost essential for everyone to get a degree. However, there are still people who believe that having an experience is more necessary. In my opinion, I think that earning a degree is essential in order to get a decent and highly-paid job. both views and my view are explained in detail below along with the conclusion.

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Some people think that government should invest in wildlife projects and protect them. Other people think it is better if government invests money in other projects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no denying the fact that probably wildlife is a crucial thing. It is a commonly held belief that only the local state can invest in projects that protect wild animals and the environment from anything that could harm them. There is also an argument that the local state should not invest any money in that kind of project and that it is much better to invest in other projects. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view, and I will express my opinion.

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Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by advertising than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this?Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Ideal ages for advertisers have passed away. Nowadays, it is increasingly common for people to feel manipulated by advertisements. This is partly due to the development of independent reasoning and partly results from an increasingly hostile social atmosphere where all influences on others are considered as psychological manipulation.

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There is no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this day and age, it has become increasingly prevalent for people to believe that natural resources are too little to maintain economic growth. There are some good arguments in favour of this phenomenon, and I personally agree with this notion.

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In many countries women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

We live in a developing and contemporary world and it is worth noticing that gender segregation mitigates considerably and both females and males have equal opportunities in each field of society life. It has been noticed that in the 21st century, females no longer feel the need to get married and start a family as our ancestors in a hurry or overwhelming rush. Some individuals think that it is a consequence of women's ability to earn money by themselves. Personally, I oppose this view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.

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In the last 20 years, there have been significant development in the field of information and technology, for example, the world wide web and communication by email. however, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extend do you agree with this view.

Undoubtedly, technology has evolved significantly in the last few decades, and along with that, there is considerable advancement in the field of information and technology. However, this growth in IT is likely to have more demerits than merits in the upcoming time. I partially agree with the given idea and the reasons for my viewpoint will be discussed in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this day and age, people have different views on how governments should invest in terms of sports. There are some good arguments in favour of the view that they should pay more attention to public health instead of investing in professional athletes, and I personally agree with this notion.

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Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with thrir family. Others believe that thid is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this day and age, people have different views about how children should spend their leisure time. While there are some good arguments in favour of the view that they should devote all of their time to families, I would argue that they should also invest in other aspects as it would help them develop comprehensively.

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In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is a fact that people are able to buy groceries more easily from other countries in the world at supermarkets in this day and age. While I accept that it brings us several advantages, I also believe that it also has some drawbacks.

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Government should regulate the level of violence in films in the television and in cinema. Some think they should not be regulated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

We live in an age and contemporary decade when we have all the resources to spend our spare time watching films, as an entertainment activity. It has been argued that the composition and compound of films should be strictly controlled, mainly at violence levels, whilst others are convinced that the manufacturing of films can be independent without any supervision. Let me examine both views, before reaching a concrete decision.

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