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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue?

There is currently a contentious argument over whether teenagers should do some real-time labour that gets them paid. In our present society, there are people who are against making children work. However, I believe that a child can achieve some valuable experience which could greatly help them in finding jobs when they grow-up, and they will also not feel tired of constantly focusing on learning at schools.

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Fatherhood is equally as important as motherhood. What is your opinion?

Fatherhood is equally important as motherhood. There has been a constant argument on the topic and with changing time there is a shift in the role fathers play in raising a child. The essay will discuss how a dad's share is as important as a mom. Clearly, It has a significant impact on a kid.

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Write about the following topic. Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Advertising is becoming increasingly common in many organizations. Although it interrupts our private life with unwanted products, it helps us to find the latest products and better services. This essay will delve into the pros and cons of advertising and I completely agree that advertising has many advantages over disadvantages.

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University should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is currently a contentious argument over whether colleges should allow the same number of male and female students. This type of argument is particular in developed societies. However, I strongly disagree with this notion because it is impossible for everyone to have the same interests and if universities start accepting the equal number of applications then they might have to face some losses.

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Some people prefer to provide help and support directly to those in need. Others, however, prefer to give money to national charitable organizations. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Nowadays, there are several ways available for affluent people to help others to experience a better life. Direct ways are believed, by a growing number of people, to be the best ways of aiding the poor while others think that donations should be given to charities. I believe both methods of helping are beneficial to some extends and I will be discussing them in this essay.

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The importance of art in the school curriculum is a polarizing issue. While some people believe that studying art is a waste of time, others think it helps children enhance important skills. This essay discusses both sides of this argument and then I will give my own opinion.

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Celebrity status no longer equates with talent/accomplishments. Discuss and give opinion

Celebrity status in the contemporary world is a term given to anyone who has achieved 15 minutes of fame or more recognition. It is noticeable that several of them have come and go, but only some could sustain. I agree with the point that it is somewhat true that the achievements of a famous person do not match up to their stature. But, at the same time,we cannot completely undermine the list of accolades received by those who deserved it thoroughly.

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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people read the news on digital platforms rather than using a traditional method of reading news in a newspaper. I believe gradually this traditional way of reading news will be replaced by digital news. That is why I completely disagree with the opinion that the most vital source of news will be the newspaper in the future.

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A government’s role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.). All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In most of the country,the government sector manages the infrastructure of the military and city. Whereas, the private organization maintains the needs of the citizen like health, studies and security. I think, both the sector should work together for a better outcome. This essay will further discuss the view with example.

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i. #Sports - It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (IELTS 7, AC)

There is an opinion that a human has a specific set of characteristics and talents from his first days. But some people argue that it is possible to develop any kind of skills with a child. This essay will examine both these statements, and I will also explain why I believe that the second point of view is a valid one.

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Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Many individuals are of the opinion that handwriting does not need to be taught in schools, as it is no longer required in the contemporary world. This essay completely disagrees with this view and it will be justified in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that governments should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investment into new roads. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

The discussion about whether or not authorities should allocate money to the new roads construction rather than railways in today’s complex society raises a thorny question. Although it can be argued that more funds should spend on the development of new roads, I strongly believe that allocating resources to railways have more advantages.

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Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Ever since the invention of the internet in the early nineties, it has become a vital part of our day-to-day communications, business, education and so much more. Although some people think it, like any other service provided by the government, should be a paid one, it is my belief that offering financial support for internet users across the world is becoming a necessity.

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It is a natural process for animals to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and avoid this from happening. Do you agree or disagree

It is true that some animals have disappeared naturally. However, the majority of endangered species are due to human activity. In my opinion, people should be worried about animal extinction and this essay will present arguments to explain my view.

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Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment. How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media?

There is no doubt that criminal activities mostly show a positive trend across the globe. While some people believe that it’s due to the violent television programs and movies, others argue that it’s due to social issues like increasing unemployment, poverty etc. In this essay, I am looking into the impact of media on this behaviour in society and elucidate my points against this thought.

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Animals are in danger of extinctions. Some people say we should protect only those animals, which are useful to humans. Do you agree or disagree?

There is currently a contentious argument over whether animal protection should be used exclusively for those which have value for the human being. I disagree with the opinion because animals any type of animal is considered a living being and need protection. Also, all of the animals play an important role in the environment.

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Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly. Why is it? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

People are always looking for ways to do their tasks as fast as possible, as this saves them so much time and effort. I believe that this has serious and grave impacts on our efficiency and productivity.

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Some high school require all students to wear school uniform other higher school permit student to decide what to wear to school. which of these two school policies you think is better?

Some of the high schools have made a compulsory law that requires all students to wear a school uniform while others allow their students to decide on what to wear and I agree with the former view.

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Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problem?

It is said, by a growing number of doctors, that people are not active enough physically nowadays. In my opinion, this is because of the invention of technology,such as transportation systems and the internet .There are some potential solutions to address this issue, which can encourage people to live an active lifestyle.

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Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that many people believe that schools should only teach academic subjects and prepare students for formal exams. I disagree completely with this view, and I would argue that teaching practical life skills is essential.

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