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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s world, many people have suffered from a scarcity of housing due to lots of problems that they have been encountered. Some individuals believe that governments are able to exploit all facilities by creating jobs in urban areas to transform them into convenient places to live in. I entirely agree with that statement and I will give an explanation in my upcoming body paragraphs.

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Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

We live in an ever-changing world; society is changing in significant ways. A clear example can be seen that people are shifting from rural to urban for their purposes of job or study and living. That’s why there is a decreasing number of trees in urban areas. So some citizens believe that urban planners should build more green spaces instead of building new houses. Before arriving at my opinion, both sides of the argument will be analyzed.

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Some people think that increase in communication usage of computers and mobile phones by young people has had a negative effect on reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this techno advanced era, the facility of communication through electronic devices like computers and mobile phones are wrongly affecting young minds because of which their reading and writing skills are depreciating. As everything has its pros and cons, so is the case with this essay, though my views are in favour of the statement.

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Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, as an inevitable thing of the omnipresent development of the entertainment industry, it is considered to have a modification from the real one to the online photos or videos of that object so that we can see it by using a computer. Therefore, a heated debate arises regarding whether people can see historical objects and works of art by some clicks on of mouse instead of going to these museums or not. In my opinion, I am totally opposed to this viewpoint.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, more people are doing immigration to other countries for job purposes. Although however, cultural and language shocks make them feel weird also, they will feel homely by finding their favourite things in the shops. So, I strongly agree that it is a positive development. This essay will discuss the topic in detail with relevant examples in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The number of people entering universities has rapidly increased in the near decades. Given this situation, some people suggested that universities should only accept students with the highest marks in academics. While others oppose, believing that students with low marks should be given chance to enter as well. In my perspective, low mark students should also be giving a chance to study at universities.

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In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause in society?

It is undeniable that the respectfulness to elders or adults of children and teenagers is decreasing in many countries around the world, nowadays. From my point of view, I think that this problem can cause from several reasons, like from the child self or from the elders, and this problem can cause negative effects in society. In the following paragraph, the reasons to support my opinion will be outlined in the detail.

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some people say that ebook and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines . to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people are shifting from orthodox to modern reading such as reading newspapers and magazines to e-book and e-newspaper. So, some individuals concur that physical objects of reading will eradicate due to modern technology and new innovations. Before the final note, I will discuss both approaches with appropriate examples.

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Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, the improvement of the educational system plays an important role, which impacts strongly on our young generations. Some arguments show that it is wasting time for youth to spend time reading children’s storybooks while they can do other practical activities. This essay aims to disagree with the above notice and explain why learning from these books is essential.

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In many countries in the world, people buy clothes and choose hairstyles according to the latest fashion. Why is this happening? Do you think it is this a positive or negative development?

In various parts of the world, many youngsters tend to purchase new fashionable items, clothes or choose different hairstyles based on the current fashion trend. There are numerous rationales that may be responsible for this phenomenon. Personally, I affirm that this may bring several benefits to the clothing industry and I shall put forth some ideas to demonstrate my point with lucid examples in the following paragraphs.

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Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. Yet some people argue that this achievement made little difference to our daily lives. What is your opinion?

There is a controversial perspective heating a debate over travelling in outer space, Moon landing in specific. Why some consider this a giant breakthrough for mankind, the others make a statement that setting foot on the moon has contributed little to people's lives. In my strong belief, space exploration stands humans good stead due to its scientific promotion and enhancing living standards on the Earth.

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Open plan offices offer a better working environment for staff than a normal office. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The modern-day open-plan arrangements provide a good working environment for employees compared to traditional styled structures. I agree to a greater extent with this opinion as such improves productivity and bottom-line of the entities.

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

It is an irrefutable fact that all pupils in a class have different abilities and skills. Thus, a segment of society is convinced that children should be divided based on their academic abilities. Others, however, believe the opposite. The following paragraphs will discuss both opinions and explain why students with different academic performances can benefit more if they study together.

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Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Issues and related to cultural traditions are frequently discussed these days. Some people believe that traditional events are destroyed if they turn to be attracting destinations, others criticize and argue that tourism plays an essential role in order to conserve some traditions. Both sides of view will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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1.Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Activities that children involve themselves has a major impact on them. While some people are of the view that doing paid work is beneficial for kids, others are of the view that this could be harmful to youngsters. In this essay, I will be discussing the advantages of part-time jobs for teenagers. There are two primary reasons for this.

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Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

While some people believe that there is a need to expend more money to save extinct animals, others argue that we are wasting money by doing this and should be used in other concerning issues. I completely agree with the former view and in this essay, I will explain my viewpoint effectively.

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Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the effects on individuals?

We live in an ever-changing world; society is changing in significant ways. A clear example that can be seen is that students wake up for a long time at night in the past. It is an alarming and harmful development for a pupil. There are several reasons for such a situation and also some circumstances which have been resulted due to this issue. In the following paragraph, I will discuss the causes and effects further.

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Some parents believe that their children should do educational activities during their free time. Others say that in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Parents around the world have different views about how could minors spend their spare timings. While some argued that these free slots should be dedicated to academic obligations, others mentioned that such action could place extra stress on pupils. In my view, the solution to this dilemma depends on the academic level of the child.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through media. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Many people think that the newspaper is the all-time best way to gather day to day information. On the contrary, in the contemporary days, the new generation is very much fond of digital media and prefer to father knowledge even. This essay will contain both the arguments and be ended with my opinion that I do I prefer digital media for gathering news.

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some people say that it is the responsibility of individual to save money for their own care after they retire.to what extent do you agree or disagree? some people feel that it is better to save for the future, while others feel that one should spend money to enjoy the present .which view do you support and why?

In this fast-paced world, in order to secure the future fewer populace claim that monthly expenditure should be limited. Whereas, others believe that an individual should expend money to enjoy the current phase of their life. I personally can only partly agree with the aforementioned statement which causes will be discussed in the essay.

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