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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

In today's world of rapid globalization and the displacement of people, friends are considered a part of the extended family. However, sentiments are divided over the kind of friends one must have. Some say that like-minded persons, who have the same thought process and point of view, should befriend each other. But some say that it is good practice to have some differences in opinions amongst companions. In the essay, I will discuss both views along with my opinion, which is in favour of the latter because of its rationality and end it with a suitable conclusion.

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Some people think that there are benefits in going to private secondary schools. Others feel that private schools can have negative effects on the society. Discuss both the view and give your opinion?

Recent decades have witnessed an ever-increasing number of parents attempting to enrol their children in private secondary schools. Whereas a vast majority of people contend that private schools are beneficial for the next generation, others argue that the trend could pose an imminent threat to society. Unsurprisingly, the debate has become rife in society.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to comsume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree ?

Nowadays, a lot of high levels of sugar are contained in foods and drinks, especially in manufactured products. Moreover, consuming a lot of sugar impacts a negative effect on the human body, especially increasing sugar levels in the human body. Some people suggest that sugary products should be made more expensive to push people to eat less sugar. I disagree with this statement, there are some reasons to describe why an expensive price is not an effective solution.

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Many people think that to become a sucessful specialist it is better to choose a career early in life and never change it later. to what extend do you agree with this view support your opinion with relevant examples.

It is believed that in order to become an expert in a particular domain, an early career uncharged is a necessity. Personally, I strongly agree with this point of view.

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n many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?

Nowadays, many young individuals are not employed due to many reasons. This essay will explore causes and outline possible solutions for that.

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Some people think that the arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve quality of people's life, so government should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people insist that as the quality of people's lives is not necessarily enhanced by the arts (such as music and painting), the government needs to find another area for investment. In my view, I firmly disagree because art has actually contributed to public society in various ways therefore mankind can enjoy an opulent lifestyle for history. Another reason is that government funding for the preservation of the arts should be made available whether the arts advance human civilization or not because the arts themselves have significant worth as a cultural and social heritage.

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Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?

Art has been a mandatory subject in schools' curriculum for a long time , as it is believed that it helps children to learn other subjects more easily. I strongly agree with this notion. This essay shall discuss the reasons with relevant examples why I am holding this view.

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Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. discuss both views and give your opinion?

No one can deny that these days animal tests are very rising and experts use this chemical to develop new medicines and this test for safety. Other individuals think that these exams should be illegal all over the world due to it's not good for animals' life. However, Peoples believe that advocating for them is beneficial to human life. In my opinion, It is not a big deal because this experiment is good for making new remedies and they are useful for our community I will discuss this in the upcoming paragraph.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different opinions about whether it is the responsibility of parents to teach children good manners because children imitate their parents to make them better societal members or the school could be an adequate place to learn such things due they spend many hours in it. I think that both have their unique impact on children's nurturing and the reasons will be outlined 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.

A group of people tend to think that we inspire effectively by advertisements to spend our money to purchase things and the advertising industry has done its duty well, while other folks say that due to the massive amount of advertisements everywhere, they do not attract people anymore and nobody pays attention to them. I believe that although advertisements are very common these days and they do not fascinate us like in the past times, some special types of advertisement can attract people to buy things.

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Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that today's world subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Some individuals argue that history remains one of the most important courses studied in school while others think that nowadays, programs like science and technology have taken the upper hand and are more useful than history. This essay will discuss why although science and technology are more useful these days, history remains important to be studied at college.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?

In the current era, a significant number of people are shifting towards alternative medicines when dealing with health problems instead of taking the advice and opinion of an actual doctor. This essay will further elaborate on why, in my point of view, I claim that this phenomenon has a negative impact on sick people and should be banned.

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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.

The world has people of contrasting natures, while some argue that exploring places and trying new things is the right way others are creatures of habit. This essay will analyse the different natures and give my opinion on why I believe being adventurous is the ideal way.

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Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest.

In the world, as the population is concentrated in the cities, the increase in crime is emerging as a social problem. However, the more serious problem is that when the prisoners from prison come back they commit crimes again. In this essay, I will illustrate some causes of offending and present some possible solutions to sort out these social issues.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

We are living in an era of liberalization, globalization and privatization. Whether or not, online shopping has an effect on shops in local markets has been a moot point for many years. It has been agreed that online shopping platforms have left behind the streets of all the stores in the suburbs.

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Some people believe that travelling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that it is better to travel with people you know. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is an argument of some people who are considered the greatest way of travelling and absorbing a new culture by visiting it alone or with the familiar companion, To my way of thinking, witnessing a different place alone is the best option.

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Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspects of their lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Technology has indeed taken a prominent place in this world. Seldom think negatively when they are slowly taking control of our activity, while on the contrary, the counterpart thinks that automation has taken a predominant place towards most of the positive developments of their well-being. We shall evaluate the pros and cons of technological invasion in our day-to-day life through various justifications. In my opinion, technology has a major positive impact on various spectrums of our daily chorus.

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There are several factors that motivate people to stay in the workforce, and money is the most important reason/factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a general perception that monetary gain is the most significant driving force that keeps an employee or an entrepreneur working. However, in my opinion, this is certainly not the only reason to keep it up.

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Many people think that every individual is responsible for their happiness, but people believe there are other external factors that influence us . Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The majority of the population think that each and every person is responsible for their own joy or sorrow and also a few may think there were some other reasons which were influencing separately. For sure, there will be some kind of individual in every part of the world.

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A country’s future depends on its young people. Therefore, a country should invest heavily in its youth. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Investing more towards the development of the younger population of the country is crucial as the future lies with them, while I completely agree with this statement, it is also important to consider the maturity the veterans bring to the table.

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