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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a view stating that the younger generation is posed to a higher level of pressure in terms of academic success. This view then becomes the basis for a certain belief that subjects that are not related to academics, like sports and cooking, need to be taken out of the curriculum in order to get the students to solely focus on schoolwork that is of an academic nature. I disagree with this belief because schools need to provide holistic education towards the students, and despite being considered as non-academic materials, nonetheless, they are still as important to be learned by the students as do their academic counterparts.

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In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However in some other cities bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion which one is better?

Over the past few decades, some metropolis areas all over the world have observed a replacement of cars by bicycles, whereas the opposite was true for some others. In light of this, the writer contends that the increase in personal finance along with awareness of the environment are the root causes for these changes, while the preference for bicycles is more beneficial for personal fitness improvement.

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Some people think that the increase in international travel has a negative impact on the environment and should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Over the years, governing bodies have continuously passed bills to restrict international travel as it is detrimental to the environment. Developing countries are strongly against this idea because 70% of their income is derived from the influx of foreign visitors, whereas developed countries support the government’s decision. This essay completely agrees with the stance of the advanced countries. I believe that foreign trips are hazardous to the climate and that tourists tend to act inhumanely in new societies.

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In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent times, the financial responsibility for the care of elderly individuals has become a pressing issue in Britain. The question is raised as a consequence, of whether the family of the elderly has to afford the costs of this specialized service or whether the government shall proceed with considering the attendance with required facilities.

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Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that children should not go to school unti; they are older. discuss both views and give your opinion.

THERE IS A CONTROVERSIAL OPINION ABOUT WHETHER KIDS SHOULD GO TO SCHOOL FROM THEIR CHILDHOOD OR UNTIL THEY ARE MORE MATURE. THIS ESSAY WILL CLARIFY BOTH VIEWS AND PERSONALLY ADVOCATE THAT THEY SHOULD BE TAUGHT AT HOME AND GIVEN TO SCHOOL AFTER BEING ABLE TO HAVE BASIC AWARENESS.

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Some people regard eating meat as completely wrong. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, health organisations strongly advocate against the consumption of meat. People from Asia are completely in support of this movement, whereas individuals from other parts of the world say it is impossible. This essay firmly agrees with the Asians. I believe that eating meat can be detrimental to humans and brutal to the animals being slaughtered.

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Directors of organizations receive higher salaries than the ordinary worker, some people think it is necessary while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many think that it is not fair for simple employees to be paid less than executives in an organization; however, I think that managers must get higher salaries because of their experience, and also there must be a motive reason for ordinary workers to keep them productive in their positions.

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Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but other believes that children should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued that teenagers should be allowed to go to school when they are still at an early age while an alternative point of view is that minors do not need to start studying in institutions until they get enough old. This essay agrees with the latter options and will lay out the reasoning below.

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Some people think that all university student should study whatever they want. Other believe that they should only be allowed to study subject that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The type of subjects to which university students dedicate their time to study has sparked considerable controversy. While some advocate for mere studying subjects constructive for their future, I, along with others believe that studying the favourable ones benefits them the most due to reasons further elaborated on in this essay.

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Some people think that the best way to broaden young people’s understanding of the world is to encourage them to travel to other countries. do you agree or disagree?

Some people state that the best way to develop your worldview is by pushing boundaries and exploring new countries. From my point of view, individuals can utilize this method if it is possible. However, there are several other ways to improve your worldview.

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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Few folks believe that the lawful age for marrying someone should be at least 21. I totally agree with the notion due to not having enough maturity and they do not have financial stability.

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More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Of all the problems that are still baffling scientists, perhaps one of the most challenging is how to combat the effects of the ageing process. Although there are sensible reasons why increasingly many people choose to have plastic surgery such as a face-lift or brow-lift or buy beauty products to make themselves look younger. I feel that this development is largely negative.

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Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the final destination of academics is always a concern and argued about how it should be. Certain people hold the view that the ultimate goal of schools produce a good population and workers instead of bringing advantages to each person. From my point of view, even though becoming a responsible resident is vital to some extent, improving the personality of pupils is more significant.

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To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school.

Nowadays, many believe that schools should not provide grades to students. From my point of view, although testing is useful, the learning environment could be improved if there were no grades; thus, children could learn productively without pressure.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Every person in this world must have a desire to have a successful life. However, the standard of success varies from one person to another. Some people argue that it is important to eliminate non-academic subjects in schools and only focus on academic subjects, whereas others think non-academic subjects should still be maintained. I personally believe that non-academic subjects are as important as academic subjects and should not be eliminated from the school's curriculum.

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In many countries, schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Although intractable schoolchildren can be found in most educational settings, the behaviour of school pupils in many parts of the world has worsened in recent years. This state of affairs can be attributed to several factors and this essay will suggest several viable solutions to remedy the situation.

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Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tooL Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh tne benefits?

While some people believe that video games can be both fun and educational, others think otherwise, saying that these games are likely to have a harmful impact on users. Personally, I agree with the latter school of thought for several reasons.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Learning the distinction between right and wrong is crucial for children at an early age. Some assume that punishment is necessary to facilitate this learning process. However, I entirely disagree with this statement which will be discussed in this essay.

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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.

In contemporary society, advertisements are everywhere. They are shown in TV programs, on social media, on the streets and in mansions. It has become a crucial part of modern metropolises. Most time, advertising has been seen as successful at persuading people to consume. However, some argue that since advertisements have become so universal, it has lost its appeal. From my perspective, whether it is still worth a look or not depends on the commercial.

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Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Economic development is seemingly achieved at the cost of the environment. This has led some to propose that governments should halt economic growth, but many people posit it as the only panacea for starvation and poverty. My stance is that economic advancement is not entirely to blame for environmental problems and that it plays a key role in alleviating world hunger and breaking the vicious circle of poverty.

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