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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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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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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In this period of technology, many people claims that the advent of sophisticated modern technology such as mobile phones, laptops and Ipad has helped to enhance and improve people's social lives compare to an earlier time. In my opinion, I partially agree with this notion and believe that excessive dependency creates some drawbacks too. My opinion will be discussed in further paragraphs with a suitable conclusion.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In the status quo, people's tendencies to travel and immigrate have greatly increased. Due to these tendencies, the urge of learning foreign languages has correspondingly grown. From some perspectives, this may lead to not only severe social complications but also practical issues. According to my perception, while it may be arduous to communicate with an unfamiliar tongue, it is the best way to fully master a new language and encounter various traditions. The impending discourse will elucidate the aforementioned topic and substantiate my stance in the subsequent paragraphs.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using mobile phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

The world is moving towards technological advancement in digital payments. The traditional methods involving cash are being obsolete due to the presence of alternate channels. In my opinion, it is probable that the developments in conventional systems and growing artificial intelligence may lead to business activities via cards or mobile wallets only and this will further affect the volume of cash in day-to-day operations.

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Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's modern world, advancements in technological development have provided many ways to marketers of promoting their products and services to the public. For example, Tv ads, and online ads on video streaming websites, these ads are cluttered everywhere, which from my point of view, ultimately leads to a negative impact on behaviour and our mindset.

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Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve. Others believe individuals can also do some things to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

A number of individuals thinks that environmental problems are too difficult to solve, while others say quite the opposite they suppose humans are able to find the solution to this problem. I think not the only government should care about nature, but also about individuals.

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some feels that individuals should try assimilate compeletly to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give you opinion.

A myriad society believes people have to take efforts in order to have total assimilation into the nation they reside in. Although, others consider preserving one's national identity more vital. From my perspective, protecting culture is more significant.

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Some policymakers have the notion that the economic progress is the most important measure to be taken for development of a country. Do you agree or disagree?

according to the opinions of a large number of people, economic growth is the most fundamental principle which causes a country achieves numerous developments. I also believe the aforementioned fact and some points will be addressed in the essay below.

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Some people argue that individuals’ freedom should be in accordance with laws and rules, otherwise, society cannot function as it should be. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the most fundamental civil rights is the autonomy to do whatever he wishes to do. I; however, believe that civilization could not work properly unless this should be put under systems of laws and rules.

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