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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people tend to spend their free time reading the books or doing some sport. There is widespread opinion that active pastime has more beneficial affect on ones developent rather than readings. Both of the belives have its own arguments, and in this essay I will outline both of them.

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Children are experiencing increasing educational, social and commercial pressure. What are the causes? What measures do you think can be taken to reduce them?

The fast pace of life and increasing competition amongst not only adults but also young ones, has resulted in educational, social, and commercial stress on children. This essay will talk about what causes them and what can be done to stop them.

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In many places women are taking jobs, which are traditionally done by men. What do you think make these changes happen? What’s your opinion about it?

Nowadays, more and more women are working in plants, firms and industrial sites where only men are used to be employed. Women are now more ambiguous and competing with men. This essay will explore reasons why women are taking places occupied by men and at the end of the essay will underline my opinion.

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Machines have replaced physical work in many industries. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The last several decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's work is affected by new technological inventions, with many advances in this field. However, while this technological development has a damaging impact on many, I strongly believe that these growths in IT will result in more positive impacts than negative ones.

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Some children can learn more efficiently by watching TV. Therefore, children should watch TV regularly both in school and at home? Do you agree or disagree?

In today's era, young people prefer watching TV as they think it is an easy way to learn. Students must adopt this method of learning in school as well as at home. I strongly disagree with this statement and I will explain my point of view in this essay along with some strong examples.

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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

Even though many countries rely on the travel industry, because it contributes hugely to their economy, the gigantic number of visitors can also cause some big issues. This essay will demonstrate how the financial state can be positively affected by tourists ,but it will also show how it could lead to problems caused by the arrived society. While accepting that there are drawbacks, the essay will argue that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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With the development of online communication, people will never be alone and will always be able to make new friends. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

These days, not only every technology but also online communication is increasing day by day. So, our life is easy and we have many opportunities through an online connection, as well, it has its benefits and drawbacks. In this essay, it will be considered about its with examples.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, others think that it is to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both view and your opinion.

Leisure time is known as the time left over from doing daily errands like homework and washing the dishes. Some people use that leftover time to improve their minds like studying a new language while some use it to take their mind off work like listening to music. I am going to discuss both sides of the fence and give my opinion on this situation.

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Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of repeat driving tests? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

At present, deaths due to road accidents claim a significant portion of accidental deaths and have become very common in society. Hence there is an argument to implement repetitive driving tests expecting to minimize to mitigate the risk. Since there are advantages and disadvantages to the matter, I believe it is always advantageous while adopt a few changes than not entirely doing it.

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Living in a country where you have to speak in a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Do you have difficulty writing a to what extent do you agree or disagree essay?

Residing in a place where you have to communicate in a language which is not native to you can create problems socially as well as practically.I partially agree with this statement because every individual's accent resembles their culture, tradition and identity. However, communicating in a foreign speech makes you feel comfortable and can easily mingle with a native congregation.I will cite my notion about opinion in this essay.

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The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. Do you agree or disagree?

Advertising is well-known as a method of promotion. It is a method used by corporations to introduce their product and services to the market, attract the eye of customers to increase sales.Critics of advertisement argue that this method is only to increase sales by inducing consumers to buy things that they do not need in their daily lives. In my personal perspective, this contention is self-evident. In further paragraphs, I shall explain this statement in detail.

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Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

There is no doubt that victory is the ultimate goal for numerous athletes. Many citizens believe that physically strongest persons and groups can get to the highest success in sports. However, opponents claim that the psychological state is way more relevant to success. Additionally, I agreed with the latter view.

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Is is sometimes said people should be encouraged to get married before the age of 30 as it is best for society. do u agree or disagree?

In this present world, the importance of being married is constantly on the rise, especially before middle age,which is better for the person's life and community . my opinion, I totally disagree with idea that should motivate youth to get married at an early age , for many reasons I will mention in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some believe music can unite people from diverse cultures or generations. I totally agree with it, and I will go through my point of view in this essay.

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One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

One of the biggest issues faced by the majority of metropolises is traffic jams. The main reason for this is that there are always the same peak hours when people start and finish work, and one agreeable solution for this would be changing the current working schedule to a more flexible one.

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Some people believe that women are better leaders than men. To which extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people claim that women in leadership roles are more successful than men. I can not entirely agree with this because gender is not the main factor in evaluating a good chief, and it seems both sides have the same ability.

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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.

It is irrefutable that there is a proliferation of advertisements these days. So, it is believed by some individuals that advertising campaigns are thriving in convincing the market to buy commodities, while there are others, including me, who opine that due to their prevalence, advertising can be ignored.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age ( e.g 65 years ) for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair . They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree?

It is widely acknowledged that with the development of technology and urbanization , the government is carrying out in changes all fields . Likewise, the retirement age should be determined depending on a person ʼs lifestyle and work , and others are against this idea. I strongly believe that this is the right decision and I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.

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Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that governments should conduct and handle scientific research instead of private businesses. From my own standpoint, I utterly agree with this idea for several reasons clarified below.

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Young people are influenced by friends more than by parents and teachers. Do you agree or disagree?

Adolescents are affected by their friends more than their tutors or parents. I agree with this statement.

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