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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Poor economic conditions push many individuals to get adjusted in bad circumstances also. While some people believe and agree to accept these conditions such as unsatisfied work environments and financial deficits, others don't want to surrender to these type of conditions, instead, wants to fight back to improvise them. In this essay, I will discuss both views and provide my opinion on why the latter takes weightage over the former with supporting examples.

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oday the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree with these views?

Nowadays, advertisement has a huge impact on customer's behaviour. In my point of view, I totally agree with the statement that a large number of sales of the products are affected by advertising and It may not consider as needed products for the society.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, the trend has been increased towards tourism to other countries. A section of society thought that people visit other countries need to follow their trend ritual and cultural habits. Others contradict this statement and argue that people visit that country, not adapt to that culture, and locals need to adapt positive points. According to my perspective, tourists need to recognise their local rituals and show their own culture. In the course of the essay, I will discuss both viewpoints.

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Some people think individuals are more and more dependent on each other. Others believe we are more and more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Over the past decades, there are some changes in relationships between people. Some believe that people become more independent. I similar believe this, and my reasons are twofold.

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Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is true that the necessity of travelling is a topic of much debate. While there are some reasons to support the idea travelling can be obtained just by sitting in front of the television and computer, I am of the opinion that visiting other countries is the only way to gain knowledge of their culture and tradition.

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Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.

Our global diaspora is broadly segregated into two halves; oriental and occidental. So, there are bound to be differences in social, economic, and cultural fronts as well. Therefore, the issue of television role, inform and entertain people is no exception. I firmly believe that to inform is more important than others. The essay will discuss both views and form a reasoned opinion.

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Is it useful to recycle glass bottles? Should people throw wasted bottle away? Your opinion

In order to live a sustainable life and create a better future for our upcoming generations, recycling waste products have become vital. However, there are some questions about recycling the glass bottles, whether they should be thrown away or collected to recycle and reuse. This essay will further discuss both the statements and my personal opinion on this matter.

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Young people prefer listening to music rather than listening to the news on the radio. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Provide reasons and examples for your opinion.

It is well-known fact that radio is one of the main sources of information as you have the opportunity to listen to the news and other stuff from all over the world. Nevertheless, people now prefer turning on music rather than news channels. I believe it is a positive trend in current conditions.

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In many countries smoking is illegal in public places. Do you agree or disagree

Smoking publicly in many nations is not legal as it can lead to some detrimental effects on the public and society which is why I agree with this notion. This essay will briefly discuss the reason for my agreement.

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Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Visual entertainment is becoming an integral part of everyone's life. It is often thought that spending more screen time is advantageous for adolescent children. However, others believe that such a medium is causing a bad effect. In this essay , I will discuss the reason for their views and explain why I feel it to be a negative trend.

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in many countries new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. some people believe it is important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there what is your opinion ? give reasons and examples

Some individuals believe that the outer parts of a country must be forbidden to be converted into the residential areas, however, since the outskirt areas are the ones left to provide shelters to the people, I certainly disagree with the above notion and the reasons for my disagreement are discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say that the main environment problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, we are facing enormous global environmental issues. There are some people who believe that the loss of flora and fauna is the key environmental challenge of our time, whereas others are of the opinion that there are more critical environmental problems. In this essay, I am going to discuss both views and give my personal opinion.

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Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in Zoos. Others, believe that there are good reasons of having Zoos. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Zoos are common around the world. Some people are of the view that they should not be kept in captivity, whereas others believe that these wild creatures should be kept in wild gardens as there are some advantages to that. This essay discusses both views and gives an opinion.

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Car ownership has increased so rapidly 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?

It is an irrefutable fact that the number of cars on the roads is dramatically increasing. Many reasons are contributing to this phenomenon including more affordable prices and inconvenient public transport. The following paragraphs will describe the current traffic congestion issues and suggest remedial solutions.

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Nowadays in many countries women have full-time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household tasks evenly between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The importance of women in professionalism which was always debatable has now become more controversial with many people claiming that it is beneficial while others reject this notion. The substantial influence of this trend has sparked controversy over potential impact in recent years. In my opinion, sharing housework between the partners appears to be more rational. This essay will elaborate my views for favouring the positive effect of this trend and thus will lead to a logical conclusion.

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Some people think children have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

A child’s upbringing plays an indisputably significant role in shaping a person. Some people believe that parents have a certain responsibility for children’s mistakes as they should prevent children from them, while others think that children should be allowed to make mistakes freely. There is a strong case to be made for both sides of the debate.

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It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

A living environment plays a vital in the quality of our lives. While it is considered by some that city life is more beneficial, there are others who believe that the countryside offers more advantages. In my opinion, living in the city is a better option because of the wider range of activities it provides.

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Scientists believe that the world is in danger due to environmental changes. Some people say that personal lifestyle changes should be made to reduce the damage to environment, while others think that the government should do something to help. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is undeniable the the today’s world is facing a climate crisis. While some experts believe it is the responsibility of the public to impede environmental changes, others are of the view that these issues should be handled by authorities. However, I think that protecting the ecosystem is a collective responsibility that needs both parties to joint efforts. Both points of view along with my opinion will be further explained in the following lines.

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Some people perceive shopping as a form of self-indulgence, while others think that people should only buy things they need. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

These days, whether or not shopping should be considered as a type of self-pleasure has become a controversial topic. While many people think that shopping is buying stuff that is needed, I believe that shopping for self-indulgence should be adopted in recent years.

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. This phenomenon is called the demographic time bomb. What do you think about this trend? What measures should be taken in order to tackle this problem?

The advancement of medical sciences benefitted us in various ways, an increase in the life span of humankind is one of them. Thus, we can see there is a steady increase in the population of the aged people. This is a beneficial development as it has a positive impact on society.

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