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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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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.

While some people are of the opinion that advertising is successfully influencing our purchasing decisions,others believe that not many of us are concerned about advertisements due to their ubiquity.In my opinion,despite being neglected by the majority of us,some advertisements still have the ability to persuade customers.This essay will take a look at both sides of the argument.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The extended family (grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles) is less important now than it was in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

It is true that the extended family does not play a vital role today as it was in the past. One reason can be the financial support received by family members in the large family and another reason is the availability of occupation and amenities in the foreign land. This essay will discuss situations in both the periods and relevant supporting experiences.

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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.

Whether there should be restrictions on selecting the place of work or not is a topic of controversy. Many folks believe that people from a scientific background should serve the country where they were trained, while others think they can opt for countries to work in freely. This essay will discuss both views and express my favour for the latter idea.

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Car ownership has increased so repidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

These days, transportation is one of the most crucial factors in parts of people's lives. If people have their own cars, they will easily drive themselves to their office every work day. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this statement, and I will give rational explanations with effective measures to reduce using cars on the road taken an action by governments.

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development?

Nowadays, the sport has become of paramount importance in our everyday life, since international competitions have reached a peak in success and fame, which has increased their monetary value. Own to that, new specialized facilities have been built in order to give Olympian sportsmen and sportswomen new places to train , thus creating disagreement with most people, who think that they should be at everyone's disposal.

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Some people feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Most people believe that advertisements have a hopeful impact on the customers as well as companies whilst some think it has a harmful effect and should be limited. This essay will discuss both sides by giving appropriate statements and experiences.

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Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

While some people are convinced that sport is a crucial role in the lives of the children at the school; however, others feel it should be on an optional basis. In my opinion, I disagree that athletics should be an essential part of the curriculum. In this essay, I will look at how students can take part in sports activities to remain healthy and I will also go further to discuss how sports can affect their studies.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflects the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree of disagree?

In our consumerist society, we have been bombarded continuously with a multitude of advertisements. Although some people believe that it urges buyers into buying popular goods for no good reasons apparently, others argue that it is a form of communication adopted by organisations. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument, while I support the latter opinion.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is on order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Languages are a significant tool in communication. Some populations believe the purpose of learning new languages is only for working or travelling in foreign countries, others believe there have other reasons to be bilingual. This essay will discuss both views and my opinion in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Many children no longer read books and instead spend their time using modern technology. While some people think it is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There has been a trend that many children no longer read books; they would rather spend their time using modern technology, such as socializing. I believe this is a negative trend, and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.

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More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some believe that photographs are not a reliable source of news while other consider photographs to be irrefutable. Discuss both the views and your opinion.

Images are the primary source to know about the news without reading the content and many media, daily newspapers are using them to portray the content with more details. While certain claim that snapshots are not from an authentic source of news others think ,it is from a trustable source .In my opinion , the news is always trustable due to the reliable media and the rigid government protocols.

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Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is hard to find a household without a Television set. People irrespective of age, educational and social background spend a lot of time watching TV. Some people argue that watching television for hours can make people lazy and unsociable. I agree with this view to a great extent.

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7. In cities, space for housing should be created by knocking down historic buildings. What is your opinion?

Some people consider that historical buildings should be demolished to build new residential properties. I strongly disagree with this because these are a crucial part of national ancestry and help to attract tourists.

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In their advertising, businesses nowdays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

There is no doubt that during the last decades the way products have been shown to the public has dramatically changed. Companies, seem to have been trying to enlighten more and more how the things they are making are always newer and game changers when compared to everything that came before.

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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skill. Do you agree or disagree?

It is constantly argued whether the curriculums of the schooling system provide enough practical experience to their students to bag job opportunities when they step into the industry. I agree with the statement, following paragraphs will analyze two factors which contribute to the affirmation, as well as to my opinion.

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The question was: Some people think that to be successful in sports one has to have physical strength, however, some others think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some folks think that to flourish in exercise, one has to be physically fit, however, some others think being mentally stable is more vital. This essay will explain both points and gives my notion.

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Getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?

Some people believe that being promoted by your bosses or companies is a way in which people tend to work harder and better than before. I think that there are several reasons which can explain this attitude, but the main one is recognition of their merits.

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Some people think that not only should professional sports and cultural enterprises be sponsored by the government but also that amateur adult and children groups should get funding. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

In the salad days of the millennium, the young generation plays a vital role in the development of a country. Whereas, it is generally believed that they have had to be monetary support from the local authorities. This issue is agreeable to a good number of people. However, there are some reservations too. In the following paragraphs, I would shed light on numerous reasons to support my stance.

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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 a negative development?

It is true that many younger generation use their life playing with mobile phones in recent years. There are several factors that could cause the scenario, while there are some benefits and drawbacks that exist. In this essay, I will outline the cause and the impact, both positive and negative.

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Some people believe that scientists have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, think that the influence of politicians is greater. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people are under impression that the greatest impact on society is brought by scientists. However, some others argue that it is politicians that hold absolute authority. I personally believe that the latter indeed have more influence on the world. This essay examines how people come to these ideas.

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