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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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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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Societies would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that a complete prohibition on all kinds of advertising would benefit society because it is totally useless, and can even cause a lot of damage. I totally disagree with this point of view.

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Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that many people prefer to pursue academic studies at university rather than to follow vocational courses. Although the need for academic graduates can be denied, I totally agree that we should encourage more schoolchildren to qualify as electricians and plumbers.

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Sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Scheduling of renowned sporting events is done every 4 years. It raises the stature of the hosting nation in the eyes of the world and generates revenue for the hospitality sector. However, in my opinion, it brings in more problems than benefits, chief among which are funds not being allocated for other needs and managing the international travellers.

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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy.Which opinion do you agree with?Discuss both options and give example.

Considered by many, keeping pets at home is good for children because they are can learn how to be responsible, but others think that pets can be dangerous and sometimes unhealthy. I am inclined to believe keeping pets is a splendid idea that can be useful for parents and kids.

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A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other method. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Imposing sentences is regarded as an effective method of punishing offenders. Although it can deter crimes, I believe that there are other approaches that can result in better outcomes.

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It is often said that aiming high is important for success. However, some say that keeping goals realistic is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Private cars have gained popularity in many nations in recent years. However, there are also some concerns about air pollution increasing in proportion to the acceptance of private vehicles. Exhaust fumes from automobiles could halm the environment. This essay will suggest some solutions to prevent the air contamination by them from growing.

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Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it give ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, others think this leads to Environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Against the backdrop of the interaction between countries, travelling abroad became more common for everyone and air travel got more convenient with the advent of cheap flights. On the other hand, some argue that taking into account the environmental impacts triggered by air travel, it must be more expensive to deter people from enjoying the travel casually. I can neither support nor opposition the given statement for the following reasons.

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In some countries owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might t this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

In a few nations, leasing a house is more popular than buying it. This ,in my opinion, is neither good nor bad but more about the cultural and economic conditions of a place. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss a few possible reasons for the case in point.

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Many can’t speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree?

Mankind can be considered as one of the species that require to have communication with its own kind to survive. In order to communicate, people need to present themselves. Since every talent requires practice, there is a belief that it is better to commence speaking in public from an early age at school while others would not see the necessity of having such talent. I am more inclined to the former view.

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The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement

There is no doubt that human's fitness is not the same as a decade ago and It will have decreased further in comparison to the recent time. I completely concur with the above statement due to several reasons. In this essay, I will discuss the factors behind the future scenario of public health and su[port my view for the later view.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science & Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The majority of today’s operations are completely dependent on the inventions of science and technology. Despite the courses like History also plays a vital role since it is the main method of learning the evaluation of the earth. However, in my opinion, we should give the priority to learn technology in schools than the cultural subjects in order to compete in the fast-moving society.

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Nowadays we see an increase in social problems involving teenagers. Many people believe that it is because parents spend more time at work and less with their children. Do you agree or disagree?

Today,the new generation is having more social problems than ever, while some claim that parents should be blamed for this, others believe otherwise. From my perspective, I agree with the given statement. The following article will elucidate my stance.

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Some people believe that a person's intelligence is inherited from the parents, while others believe that their environment is the main factor. Discuss these views. Which factor do you think is mostly responsible for intelligence?

Inheritance of a person’s intelligence is a hotly debated topical. Some people opine that it is passed on from parents, however, others argue, that the living conditions play a major role in its development. I believe that both, inheritance and surroundings, dictate, how intelligent, a person would be. I will discuss both views.

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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the development in information technology, people have become to access news on the internet rather than in newspapers. While some people hold the view that newspapers will continue to be the most crucial source of news for the population, I partially disagree with this statement for the following reasons.

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The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that government is wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of public. To what extent do you agree?

The universe has always been a very mysterious thing to humans. As science and technology have rapidly developed, scientists have been trying to discover life on other planets with the help of government money. However, some people want the government to control the budgets for space projects and focus more on solving the problems of the public. In this essay, I will explain why spending for the people living in this world is more important.

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Many people believe that countries should produce food for all population eats and import food as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Complete inland food production and little imports is a popular idea among certain sections of the society. These people argue that imports put pressure on the government; therefore, countries should be self-sufficient in food production. In my opinion, this argument is partially flawed and countries should maintain a balance between imports and in house production. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the reasons for the same.

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Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Thanks to globalisation, nowadays, exploring other countries is quite easier than in the past few decades. Some people would prefer to go alone or with their family; others think it is more convenient and enjoyable to travel in a group along with a tour guide. I disagree with the aforementioned statement for some reasons which are explained in the following paragraphs.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Companies discuss personal information while conducting the interviews. Some believe that it is necessary to identify the candidate. However, others have opposite side opinions. I believe that depends on the work and position type, it should be discussed.

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