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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Marketing and promotion is the key to a successful business. To what extent do you agree?

It is considered by many that marketing and promotion are integral tools for a successful business. Although I think that the process of promoting products can play an important role, the quality of these products should be considered as important as marketing.

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Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which jobs should be highly paid?

In recent times, it is irrefutable that celebrities have higher earnings as compared to other sectors. Although this debate is controversial, I agree with the statement that they are being overpaid. This essay will explore the departments that I believe deserve huge wages.

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We have become a throw-away society, preferring to buy new products rather than repairing the existing items. What do you think are the reasons? How can this trend be reversed?

In recent times, a new trend has appeared regarding dealing with broken devices. While repairing machines such as mobile phones has become relatively expensive, buying new devices has become more appealing. I am convinced that repairing items is considered the suitable option and the right solution for those who are addicted to buying new items.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. 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

It is argued by some that professionals with degrees in fields such as medicine or engineering should be obligated to practice their profession in their home country. However, many believe that they should have the freedom to work in any country of their choice. I agree with the latter view and will provide justification for my opinion.

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Some people think secondary school students and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a widely held view that students in secondary and high school are afforded the chance to select between academic or hands-on courses prior to making a commitment to college majors or developing skills for their prospective careers, such as those in carpentry. I completely agree with this statement and the reasons behind my thought will be discussed in the essay.

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More and more people are shifting to a plant-based diet. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Many cultures have traditionally followed a meat-based diet, but an increasing number of people are now replacing animal products in their diet with plant-based foods. This essay will examine the key drivers of this trend and argue that it is a largely positive development.

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Employees sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

As a job seeker being interviewed by the Human Resource Development team of a company, questions that are too personal can be awkward to answer, such as hobbies, interests, or even marital status. When some people disagree with these personal matters being addressed, I strongly believe that some details of our background might be needed due to the making of an employee's work plan. This essay will run you through why personal questions should not be avoided to answer.

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Some people believe that robots are important for humans to develop while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent decades, technology such as manufacturing robots and developing AI(Artificial intelligence) has brought many significant improvements to our lives. Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology, producing robots, has been positive or negative. While some people suggest that it will influence negatively society, I personally believe that the positive outcome of robots far outweighs its drawbacks.

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Some people say that all popular TV programs should aim to educate about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement???

In this 21st century, there are indeed a lot of TV programs with a variety of viewers; some of them might be exposed to many things for the very first time. For this reason, I personally agree that it would be very impactful for these tapes to feature important social issues as it can be an alternative way for people to get that knowledge. Nevertheless, I don't think that all programs should do the same thing since there are some of them that only aim to entertain the public, not educate them.

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Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting peop/e or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people think, that watching television instead of physically going somewhere like visiting our family can be very dangerous. I personally agree with this statement, as practising sociability is very important for the family community.

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Some business prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree?

Management in some working or public areas has indeed banned smoking to keep the comfort of others in the same site. In response to that, this essay agrees that smoking prohibition should exist because cigarette smoke has been found to be one of the principal causes of illnesses and can disturb other portions of the public who prefer to be as far away as they can from the overall pollution of it.

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

Whilst many individuals like travelling and seeking new adventures as a way of challenging themselves, there is a group that refuses to leave their comfort zone. In my opinion, having new experiences is essential if someone wants to improve his interpersonal skills.

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Stress related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

In the modern era, people, who live in this contemporary society, with stress-related issues have become relatively common compared to the past. For this phenomenon, there might be complicated causes of this issue such as heavy pressure from work and study and a high level of anxiety from competitions. However, fortunately, there would be possible solutions to address the issue.

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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.

It is common for the elderly to relocate to retirement homes where they can be assisted and taken care of by nurses and other medical professionals. These establishments, however, are not free and someone must pay for them. In some cases, the family will make said contribution. Other times, it is the state who must pay for this care. Since not every senior has a family who can afford these expenses, I think it is a good idea for the authorities to take over when necessary.

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Some people think that reducing income inequality is critical to ensuring a happier society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a widely held view that the reduction of salary inequality between the rich and poor public is responsible for a happy resident. Living styles and social behaviour depend on this difference. I totally agree with this statement and the reasons behind my thought will be discussed in the essay.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

It has been argued that there is not enough household waste, leading some to advocate for the imposition of mandatory recycling programs by governments. While I support that governments should enforce recycling laws on households, legislation alone may not be sufficient to instigate a significant shift in recycling behaviour.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at 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 baheviour to children?

Some people argue that it will be worthwhile for youngsters to know distinct between good and bad work in their childhood and they suggest that punishment needs to be imposed to guide students in the right direction. I disagree with this phenomenon that harsher punishments like physical hurts would not address the issue well and bearable punishments like not talking with them for a while and disallowing them to play can be effective.

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Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting peop/e or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, television is undoubtedly one of the most convenient modes of delivering infotainment. It has significantly impacted the lives of people by taking chunks of time from their daily routine life. It has been argued that television has started threatening the future of the family and society as well as minimising the instinct of the community. This would be proven by analysing the consequences of an unrealistic way of living being telecasted on TV channels as well wastage of precious moments while watching TV.

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Some people think technology is now an invaluable study tool for young people. Others, however, believe that it is harmful to the studying process. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Technology has infiltrated almost all aspects of our lives, immensely integrated with the educational system. Whilst certain individuals claim that technological tools bear a pivotal significance for juveniles to generate better results at schools, other people view this change as a threat to the existing studying methodology. It is my own contention that the usefulness of a digital tool is predominantly dependent on personal whims and preferences, creating value or anti-value.

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Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year'; before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is claimed that some students take a gap year to travel from graduation from school or university, before a new important chapter in their life. However, others believe it is just a waste of time, so more effective would be not to miss 12 months and start studying or working straight away. From my point of view, the first option is a great opportunity to get to know yourself and understand what you really want in this life.

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