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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people think that certain criminals should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind the bar. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Though crime is increasing day by day ,fortunately there are various ways to arrest the rise of it. Few feel pro-bono community work can replace the jail term. However , i am of opinion that the extent of crime should be taken into account while deciding the punishment. Not only this essay will discuss the benefits of putting people behind the bar, but also it will be compared with community work in such cases.

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People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why or why not? Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

It is likely that people are prone to purchase and give presents to others at special events and some presents represent a special meaning that makes receivers remember for a long period. In my perspective, I partly agree with this statement as not all gifts play special roles and I shall put forth some ideas to exemplify my points with lucid examples in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.

It is believed that homeschool provides children the best conditions for development while others find that taking kids to official school plays a pivotal role. In my viewpoint, both ways have specific benefits and drawbacks, however, going to school is an intelligent method rather than the first one.

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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 of disagree with this opinion?

Many people claim that music can bridge the generation gap and connect humans from diverse cultures. In my opinion, I totally agree with this point of view.

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In many countries, as people are earning more these days they are also spending money in buying more and more items. Do you think it is a positive or negative development

In the present competitive world, peoples income is surge increased comparing with the past in many countries. Even that create a way to the expansive and luxurious lifestyle. In my point of view, I thought this has both positive and negative effects on people. Firstly it would lead to compress middle-class people life economically. Though, due to this country economy will grow.

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Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

In recent years, the issue of being a global sports event organizer has attracted the public’s attention. Some experts believe that athletics ceremonies hosted by a specific country could contribute several benefits, while others oppose that there are various hidden drawbacks. This essay will examine both sides of the controversy and the opinion in favour will be given.

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The problem of obesity is becoming a serious issue all over the world. Some people argue that the price of Fattneing foods should be increased to reduce the growth of this problem. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, obesity is a major concern around the globe. A chunk of individuals opines that the rising prices of food that contain fat are the solution to this problem whilst others are sceptical about it. I; however, believe that this is not the ideal solution to this issue.

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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?

Music has been a part of our lives for centuries. It is often claimed that music can connect people from different backgrounds while some argue against this opinion. I somewhat agree with that statement.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in science research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many populations opine that all the knowledge should be shared with the world regarding research, business and education. But on the other hand, some public claim that sensitive data should be secured from the population. Personally, I am clearly in favour to disclose all the material to the public ,however I have some reservations against it as well.

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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. on the other hand, other people thing that getting experience and soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Knowledge and experiences are both important to have success in a career pathway. Some people think that graduating from university is guaranteed to have a good career. Some believe experiences and soft skills is more essential. In this essay, I will elucidate both sides, and the following examples will be provided to support my point of view.

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The qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or any other academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The world has become an extremely competitive place to live, and becoming successful requires one to master many qualities and skills. Many argue that educational campuses cannot teach the necessary skills. In my view, however, I completely disagree as I firmly believe that colleges are the best place to learn these qualities and lead the desired life.

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Some people believe that university students should study whatever they like. However, others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People’s opinions differ on whether students should be free in choosing subjects of study at universities or be limited to predefined curriculums. While there are strong arguments in favour of this limitation, I advocate the people who believe in free will study.

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Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society more violent and conflicting. If women governed the world, the world would be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

There is no doubt that leaders play a pivotal role in deciding various attributes of any society. Men have been leading most communities since ancient times. Some believe that violence and conflicts have increased a lot due to patriarchal leadership. I strongly support this argument and believe that if women governed these societies, our planet would be more caring and pleasant.

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University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The undergraduate teaching period varies throughout the world in terms of the fees of the education. Certain people argue that the undergraduate process needs to be provided without charging any financial requirement. This essay agrees that universities ought to be in the service of the public without any financial requirements for the following two reasons. First of all, any attempt to limit higher education leads to segregation in society. Secondly, this may cause other fundamental elements of society to be expensive.

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Some people think that schools have to be more entertaining, while others think that their sole purpose is to educate. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Some people are of the opinion that schools should be strictly for educational purposes, while others believe that they should be appealing. I strongly believe that schools should not only focus on the curriculum but also, help students pursue other areas. Firstly, this essay asserts the opinion by specifying the significance of physical health then, discuss the benefits of other studies apart from the school’s curriculum.

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Famous sportsmen often earn a lot more money than people in other professions. Although sport is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sports professionals are unjustified. Do you agree or disagree?

Large salaries for successful athletes are very common nowadays but it is a controversial topic as well. In this essay, I will extend my point of view that huge wages for sportsmen’s are unfair because they are many other useful occupations in society that earn less money. Furthermore, a large number of sports professionals are not a good example for the children even they are doing a lot of sacrifices in their lives.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, life is becoming challenging in every field of career and competition is a part of it. Many people believe that the children should have a feel of competing others meanwhile others believe that cooperating with a colleague is a way of life. In this essay, I will discuss both views and why I feel that competition plays a key role in today's life.

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For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays, people’s values have changed and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than art. What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?

In this modern era, people have to live better advancement automation and system rather than arts-based, before the invention of technology art has been thought an underrated aspect of to around the world. But, these days, is totally changed, no one focus on art and technique. This essay discusses, what are the reasons for this situation, how can be done to will create more consideration for art for the following reasons.

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These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children's behavior. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it is surprising how brutality is on the rise on TV. Even kids are viewers of this type of broadcast. It is agreed that an infant’s conduct can be harmed by such violent images. Analysing the fact that children develop their personality until the age of seven and also that they learn by copying will demonstrate this.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

With the increasing level of pollution, many methods has been launched to protect the environment. However, some claim that it is not enough when it just stops at encouraging and it should be more reasonable to enact a law that mandates citizens to do recycling. The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.

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