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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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IELTS essay, topic: Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home, why and what are the advantages/disadvantages? Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a choice?

Undoubtedly, a democratic society has to decide through referendums or municipal votes what the government of the state should spend money on. However, the necessity of including decorative elements and/or other designs recognized as art should be made clear to the public through attention to research, how it is, for example, done in my hometown of Samara in Russia.

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Crime is a growing problem on a global scale. Some think that crime prevention rather than punishment is the key to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Growing crime is a global problem and it is increasing. Some people think that preventing crimes is more effective than punishing criminals. I totally agree with this opinion due to the reasons which will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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In order to truly innovate, continued hard work is more important than intelligence. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?

Hard work seems to have greater importance than intelligence for innovation. I totally agree that continued hard-working is more impressive than brilliance due to the reasons which will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of Money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

A concourse of people says that it is better to welcome an unpleasant situation, such as an undesirable job or scarcity of cash while others believe that it is best to try and upgrade such circumstances. However, the focus of the essay is to throw light on both these arguments I concur with the latter statement and the reasons shall be stated in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people believe that rich countries provide poorer countries with other types of help rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, the gap between rich countries' GDP and poor nations' GDP is getting larger and larger. Some people advocate that prospering countries need to offer financial aid to support developing nations, while other people concur that the aid should include other types. In this essay, I am going to discuss the reasons why I agree with the latter one.

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Some people believe that mobile phone conversations should be banned in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the digital world, the usefulness of mobile phones is extending far beyond its initial expectation. In the early years, the purpose was to enable wireless communication but in the contemporary ,world an entire package can be accomplished with the help of these devices. While there are a plethora of benefits, its usage in specific areas, predominantly crowded points, is often questioned. This essay will discuss both views and my personal viewpoint. Whilst there are some proponents who emphasize this, there are opponents who think otherwise.

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The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Raising fuel prices is believed to be the best solution to the planet’s environmental problem. Although this measure may reduce the amount of toxic fumes that are released into the atmosphere to some extent, I believe there are several more effective alternatives to tackle environmental issues.

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Some people say watching TV is bad for children in all ways, others say it is good for children to get knowledge. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Some person concerned with the impact of television on children since it has negatives on their's all aspects of life. While others assert that it has more pros rather than cons. This essay will discuss these two points of view and I will be given my own opinion.

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Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

This statement is not false in today's modern technological era, where children spend hours and hours on their smartphones and other technical devices. As we all know about today's machinery world which is developing in every field, where not only children but also other people old and young are eager to adopt it,although I believe if it has some positive facts then negative facts are also there.

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Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on food and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think that these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

According to a recent decision which has been made by a large number of governments, special food and drink ,which contain a high amount of sugar, will include particular taxes.A group of people are in favour of it and other groups are not.In my opinion, such an approach brings some benefits to societies and authorities.

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People think that government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles to solve environmental problems. Give your opinion

In recent years, there is no doubt that the quality of the environment has become a huge issue. It is argued that this problem could be solved by raising the fuel cost for transport with the support of authorities. Personally, I completely agree with this solution, the following paragraph will show the reasons why.

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Some people believe that it is good for children to do chores. Others, however, say that children should not be asked to do household tasks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, teenagers are encouraged to run errands for their betterment whereas some people argue that they should not be participating in homely deeds as this can have negative repercussions on their academic performance. The reasons as well as my opinion of the aforementioned statements have been highlighted in the following paragraphs.

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Genetic engineering is a dangerous trend. It should be limited. To what extent do you agree?

It is argued some people that genetic engineering is used more in the last few years, and it should be limited because it has a severe effect on our lives. I totally disagree because it is an excellent solution to some of our problems, such as medicine and agriculture.

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People are becoming famous with the help of TV programmes and the Internet. Discuss this viewpoint and give your opinion.

In our modern life, due to progressive technology, individuals becoming well known While others assert that one's personal life will be severely impacted . From my perspective, I tend to the first statement, the idea of both sides with my own opinion together will be further discussed and elaborated in this essay.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Some juveniles use their smartphones of theirs for hours daily. The primary reason for this is that such gadgets are a source of entertainment, and I believe that it is a negative development because it leads to health problems.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance, for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sportsperson or musician. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

On the one hand, it is widely believed that the talent of having good performance in the case of art, sport, and other activities is something that is with us from when we were infants. On the other hand, some other people express that you can achieve something in sport or being a musician whit a teacher who could train you well. Personally, I am of the former idea.

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

With technology development, it becomes easier and more comforting for people to work or study from home, in my belief this is the main reason why numerous individuals choose to switch to this opportunity. At the same time, there are new possibilities open to you, which I consider will have positive feedback on broadening our horizons. In the following paragraphs, I will describe it by providing details and try to persuade you that it has a positive influence on our development.

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The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important, and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Equitable access to education can change lives as it provides financial stability and social equity worldwide. It is argued that although the younger population is educated on a priority basis, providing basic education to illiterate adults is of higher importance. Therefore, the higher governing bodies should spare some budget for this purpose. I strongly agree with the latter and believe that adults pass on their traits to their children.

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Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?

Visual arts are considered an integral part of all societies. In this modern era, despite some eradication in some parts of the world, fine arts still have a place in this technological age and also pupils should spend more time learning and practising different types of art at school, moreover schools aim at teaching kids moral and crucial values.

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With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem?

Due to population explosion and technological advances, the past century has witnessed an increase in deforestation, the spawling of urban cities, and poaching. As a result, many animal species are on the verge of extinction. In this essay, I will explain why I feel the conservation of wildlife is vital for mankind and come up with some solutions which may address this problem.

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