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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is believed by some that for being successful in sport the body power is more valuable than the strength of mindset. In my opinion, to achieve high results in sport, a person ought to balance both strengths.

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The car is possibly the most convenient and popular way of getting from A to B. However, due to its impact on environment and the risk it poses to pedestrians and motorists, government should take urgent steps to reduce our dependency on this mode of transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, the majority of people prefer to have their private vehicle, due to its convenience, rather than use public means of transportation. Despite this fact, there is a controversy on such a topic as a harmful impact of cars on the environment and the one possible way to solve this problem is government intervention. I believe that the measures introduced by the government will benefit the ecology.

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Science has extended human life expectancy to one hundred years and even beyond. Some people view this in a positive light while others believe this creates some problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In contradiction to the belief of some people, I believe that it is possible to live in the countryside, and at the same time, protect them. In my personal opinion, the way is to try to find options that can equilibrate the human need and maintaining natural resources. Some possible solutions can be the reforestation, the maintaining of natural resources, and education.

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It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Our experiences shape how we realize the world around us. I believe that travelling is a very effective way to expand the limits of our worldview since we are open to discover the unknown. Although it is not affordable to many people, other means to get in contact with different places and cultures can help people to expand their minds.

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Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Recent years have witnessed a dramatic change in the type of food people consume. Nowadays, convenience foods or most commonly known as processed foods form a major part of most people’s diet, especially in developed countries. Considering the strong influence of this trend on global food habits, it is often claimed that the popularity of such foods will rise substantially in the future and traditional foods will disappear. I completely agree with this statement.

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In many countries people have to pay for medical care, but some think that it should be a free service provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

In today's world, is undoubted that good health is pivotal for people. However, many countries still do not take health care as part of their responsibility. In my opinion, governments charge many taxes as well as take out a part of people's income and this funding should be used to provide quality health services for individuals as private care is too expensive.

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In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that single-sex schools are becoming common in many countries and an increasing number of parents are choosing those schools for their teenagers. However, I disagree with such an idea and this essay will present arguments to support my view.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

Lots of museums charge a fee while others do not. This essay thinks that the benefits of charging do not outweigh the drawbacks because open access to relics and art is more important than generating wage that the government should supply in any event.

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Some people believe that it is best for people to be honest at all times. Others, however, believe that it is occasionally necessary to lie. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Good is different from being right and to be true is the good traits of a person. Some, disagree with this, they would prefer not telling the truth, sometimes to have a good outcome. In this essay, I will tackle both sides and give my own perspective.

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Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Nowadays, there is a popular belief that new generations should be given chances to work in companies. To do it, the head should encourage senior employers to enter their retirement phases. From my perspective, this sounds harsh to the old staffs, but this is the strategy that leaders need to take one as it will bring benefits to them.

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The parents and elders believe that the children should spend less time in front of the computer screens as it is harmful to the eyes. To what extent do you agree or disargee?

Ultraviolet rays through computer and mobile screens are harmful to our eyes and our parents suggest that we should not spend much time in front of these. We agree with the above statement. However, We believe that in today's fast-paced digital lifestyle gadgets have become an essential part of our life. We will discuss how these technologies are harmful yet important in our life in this essay.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Poor nations have often been received financial grants by modernized nations to tackle poverty. However, this type of help is not adequate to save needless countries from poverty because there are alternative resources that have more advantages than money. This essay entirely agrees with this statement because money is only a temporary solution to this problem.

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There are many benefits for young people who travel to other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

There has been a remarkable increase in the number of people going to different parts of the world for a journal. From my point of view, this habit brings about numerous benefits for individuals such as enhancing their foreign language or widen their horizons. In this essay, I will go about some reasons why I have propounded this thought about this topic before reach a certain conclusion.

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In recent years, television has contributed most to changing people’s quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, Individuals discuss ways to improve the quality of life. Some say that TV has affected somehow the quality in the lives of frequent spectators. I believe that TV impacts people’s lives negatively as they spend more time than necessary and this could be used to enjoy their family or friends. However, if watching TV makes people feel secure, this is better for them.

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Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think that success is much related to mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Many sports lovers believe the physical aspect is an important factor to determine winning or losing in sports, while others argue that strong minds can make a difference between professional and amateur players. In my opinion, both aspects are equally important and I will discuss the views in this essay.

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Now a days, public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem be solved.

It has been observed nowadays that accessing public transit systems is becoming dearer with every passing day. There are obvious reasons for this; however, the solutions are available on hand which could make this mode affordable.

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Now a days, public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem be solved.

It is been observed nowadays that accessing public transit systems are becoming dearer with every passing day. There are obvious reasons for this; however, the solutions are available on hand which could make this mode affordable.

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Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is undeniable that educational institutes have been playing an incredible role to educate the students. There have been ongoing debates on whether the schools should choose learners according to their academic aptitudes or not. This essay will not only discuss these both divergent views rationally but, my opinion will also be highlighted while concluding it.

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In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of change have occurred? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?

Nowadays families are completely different than they were in the past. A particular example of how the role of family members has changed is concerning how women more present in the job market. This essay will present some of those changes and discuss whether or not they are positive or negative.

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Some people think history has little or nothing to offer; while others say the study of the past helps us to understand the present. Write on both views and give your opinion, citing examples from your experience.

History is one of the essential knowledge that we should know as a human being, others may think that it is not important or will not give us anything than a story in the past but some find it helpful to know better what is going on now. In this essay, I will discuss both sides and give my insights as well.

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