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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Recently, some individuals think they have massive numbers of options to make a decision. I mainly approve of that although it depends on the situation, many people have numerous alternatives to choose from.

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Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

I want to share my view in the discussion about encouraging children in group activities or allowing them to leave alone.

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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements and this sets a bad example to the young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the contemporary world, a lot of celebrities become better known due to their wealth and charisma than their success, and they are bad examples for teenagers. I agree with this statement, and I will explain why in the following essay.

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People who live in busy cities are in many ways at a disadvantage to those who live in rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often considered that the masses who live in urban cities had a disadvantage as compared with rural areas. I partially disagree with the statement which leads to a logical conclusion.

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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the number of construction of houses is increasing rapidly as the population grows exponentially. Space availability plays a critical role in house construction. I want to share my views about building homes by protecting the countryside.

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Governments spend an enormous amount of money on renovations of old buildings in large cities. Some believe that this money can be better spent on building new houses and developing roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Nowadays, the higher authorities are spending more finance on renovating old edifices instead of building new buildings and constructing new roads. I strongly agree with the statement and related ideas, which along with the conclusion at the end, would be captivated in the following paragraphs.

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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

Nowadays, there are myriads of people opting for professional degrees due to the demand it has in society. Even though doctors and engineers are ubiquitous the need for experts in these fields is a must. While some people are of the view that professionals should serve the region where they earned their basic experience others are of the opinion that the choice of the workplace solely depends on their wishes. Both these views will be discussed in detail.

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Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the public generally assumes a person's character based on their choice of clothes. In the discussion, I want to share my views on that.

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S S, [05.11.20 16:29] ESSAY 1 Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?

Some people feel that entertainers are paid too much money. In point of view, I positively agree with this statement. However, the following examples are going to be provided in order to support my opinion.

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Some people believe that humans should be able to use animals for their own benefit, while others argue that the rights of animals should be protected. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

According to some people, they are entitled to use animals for their entertainment and welfare. On the other hand, others think that the rights of animals should be respected. In my opinion, as animals are living beings as well, they should be treated with kindness.

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The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is commonly perceived that music reduces anxiety and aids to cope with stress. I completely agree because melody being a form of art has the power to soothe the soul.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Huge public spaces in towns are a kind of urban facility. It is believed that the existence of these spaces is necessary for all towns and cities. I totally agree with this statement.

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Some people think that children should not watch television as it has negative effects while some people believe that they should watch television as it helps them in their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In today's fast-paced era, technology is an indivisible part of society. One such advancement is television. The merits and demerits of viewing TV have sparked many debates. Few individual opine that youngster should not spend much time visualizing them whereas other asserts that it can aid future enhancement. Personally, I am in complete agreement with the latter statement and the following expository paragraph will expatiate both views with lucid examples, however, the conclusion will discuss my opinion.

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Some people believe that children’s time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It has been a controversial topic that if children are allowed to have free time to play or participate in skill classes after school. In the essay, I am going to discuss both these viewpoints and explain why I believe that it is essential to provide an opportunity to excavate their hobbies to children.

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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 this opinion?

It is no doubt that music acts as a critical segment of civilizations of humankind. There are a colossal number of records of its historical progress regardless of the country. Some people harbour a belief that it builds connections among not only different cultures but also all kinds of age groups. I personally stand with this viewpoint, and in this essay, I will detail the reasons.

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Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is widely known that in many developed countries, nowadays, longevity has increased largely, and this is something that we all should aim to achieve and be happy about. Furthermore, in my opinion, the age for retirement should not be increased for two main reasons which will be outlined in this essay.

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News stories on TV and in newspaper are often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this.

I want to share the importance of pictures on Television or in the newspapers.

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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Living in today’s prosperous world, we all inevitably have to use IT devices for work, especially the during COVID-19 pandemic when we were left with no choice but to work online. These signify the cruciality of computers in today’s life. However, they can affect individuals with several negative consequences ,especially in children. Thus, it is generally held that the drawbacks of the daily usage of computers in adolescents outweigh its benefits. This essay partially agrees with the aforementioned statement and provides a set of reasons to support this point of view before the conclusion is reached.

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Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major competitions such as Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, governments in various nations are investing huge funding in global sports contests. However, some oppose and claim that such disbursement of funds should be allocated to motivating youngsters to participate in sporting activities from early childhood. I completely agree with the opinion.

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Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this opinion?

Violence crimes are rapidly increasing in many developed countries due to poor law enforcement and misusage of human rights. The security of our lives is the most important factor in a society where capital punishment is necessary to reduce crime rates. Does every criminal deserve capital punishment? In this essay, I will examine the facts from both points of view and then explain why I believe capital punishment is necessary.

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