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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are conflicting views regarding whether dress or appearance is more important in people's careers. Some employers pay more attention to people's clothes, while others believe that the work quality is more crucial. In my view, both sides of opinions are reasonable because they can bring complementary benefits.

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

Some people feel that the main reason for the environmental issue is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Moving on, the second group says that there are more important environmental difficulties. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of view and express my own opinion on the matters. Firstly, I will explore why some people say the environmental issue of our the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Secondly, I will discuss why other people disagree with it.

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Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People in society can do what they need in their lives to some extent. The government proposes rules and laws. In my opinion, I totally agree with the statement that everyone should follow the rules and obey the law. Individuals earn their money by selling some bad stuff, which is against the law.

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Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals assume that there is nothing in history that can benefit the human's life as the modern society differs significantly in comparison with past ones; however, others believe that the past comprises valuable information to explore human's life as every new generation tends to repeat mistakes of previous ones. Both points of view will be discussed in this essay; additionally, I will give my opinion.

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Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets. Do you agree and disagree?

Yes, I completely agree with the idea that fast food has created lots of harmful effects on one’s living style and also on dietary habits. In the following paragraphs, I will put forth my arguments to support my view by stating few examples.

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Television news contain more bad news nowadays. Some people say it is a negative development. Do you agree?

Some people think it is bad that there is more bad news on television. I disagree with that because this kind of news has an important role in educating people and meanwhile boosts the development of media under proper administration.

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Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the present scenario, university fees are soaring, and employment opportunities are decreasing in the job market. I do not agree, with people who believe that subjects related to arts are irrelevant in today's competitive market and universities give more importance to practical courses which ensure job after finishing their course. Firstly, this essay will discuss the relevance of art subject in various high profile jobs, and secondly, it shed some light on why the practical course is not the only way to secure employment.

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Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve the sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising has been of paramount importance for industries and companies. It is considered by many that support to a products’ sale is the main subject for commercials irrespective of society’s need. I believe that commercials simply interest in how to improve their profits. Some of them consider customer needs and appeal target audience,though.

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Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Finding a good job has become a challenge that people all over the world has to be dealt with nowadays. Some people believe that, in order to get a good job, they should have a university degree while others think it is important to gain hands-on experience after the school education. In this essay, I will discuss both views and explain why university education is a more valuable factor to get a better job.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people think, however, that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.

Many people argue that economic development is what nations need most, whereas others believe that there are several signs of progress those matters a lot, and I think that environmental and healthcare are more important than any other development in the country, as it increases the life expectancy.

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Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are many people who believe that the bulk of the population doesn't pay attention to the sense behind cultural events and individuals only focus on how to entertain themselves during these special occasions. Actually, I agree with this point of view, as I have observed the importance of traditional or religious events diminishing in recent years. In my opinion, the main reason is that many people prefer to take holidays during these special days rather than spend time with their elder family members.

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this day and age, traffic congestion and accidents have become a topic of interest for a wide range of people around the world. Numerous people claim that central officials should invest more money in improving railways in order to address the problems that we are facing. From my perspective, I partly agree with this statement and suggest that governments should also pay attention to the current road system.

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In many countries schools have severe problems with students behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Throughout the world, it is inevitable to see schools with problematic teenagers. Some of these teenagers have problems in their families, and they often bring up those negative feelings to schools. These feelings are portrayed as violence or anger, causing severe problems to schools. In this essay, I will discuss the potential reason behind these acts and provide a resolution to them.

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Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that we space programmes should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are many concerned individuals who feel that spending a vast amount of money on space exploration is not worth it as compared to the benefits it brings, while others think that we must invest in scientific research irrespective of its finance. I completely agree with the latter statement, and in this essay, I will explain both sides of the topic.

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Some people think that it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with you. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Certain people believe that it is good to select friends who always agree with you, while others think that it is best to have a friend who sometimes has a different viewpoint. Although having a friend with a similar mindset helps to have a comfortable conversation. I believe that an occasional disagreement with close ones would be helpful to identify our own mistakes.

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Some people think that students do not respect their teachers as a few decades earlier students used to do. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A number of the general public believe students give value to their teachers, while others say young people do not have as much respect for their lecturers as in the past; however, I incline towards the latter opinion for two reasons. These will explore in the ensuing essay.

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Some people think that students do not respect their teachers as a few decades earlier students used to do. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A number of the general public believe students give value to their teachers, while others say young people do not have as much respect for their lecturers as in the past; however, I inclined towards the latter opinion for two reasons. These will be explored in the ensuing essay.

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Some people think that students do not respect their teachers as a few decades earlier students used to do. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

A number of the general public believe student give value their teachers, while other says young people do not have as much respect for their lecturer as in the past; however, I inclined with the latter opinion for two reasons. Those will explore in the ensuing essay.

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Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

This world is created and sustained because of history and arts, if we remove these two important things from our life, people will lose their purpose for existence. To preserve these things, we have museums and art galleries, where people visit to observe the beauty of life. Some of the auditoriums charge fees for showcasing these wonders, whereas some allow it for free. I truly believe that the public should be charged for visiting these places, in addition, it will be a way to generate income to preserve these objects. In this essay, we will discuss the advantages of charging people to enter museums and art galleries.

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A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

These days, it appears that a person's worth is measured in physical items such as money and expensive belongings. In the past, it seems like emotional intelligence, including attributes such as kindness, honour and trust, were more valued. While there are many reasons to think that the world is obsessed with materialism, I hold strong on the belief that humans will ultimately choose soft skills over cash and status.

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