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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the effect of Corona Virus, most the schools, especially the universities, have taught students online. Thus, there is some controversy about the education quality of online courses. In my opinion, I believe that the drawbacks of teaching online are much more than the advantages. In this essay, I will elaborate from both sides, and prove my view by giving proper examples.

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The number of people suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people believe that alternative medicine can help. Do you agree that alternative medicines are effective?

Health-related issues are the most common ones in everyone's life. As the field of medicine is developing new diseases are also being discovered and only some of them can be cured. This essay is in complete agreement that, there should be the usage of alternative medicines because of their effectiveness. This statement can be asserted by two supporting points, first, the usage of natural sources to make medicines, and second, the inability of modern health cure solutions.

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Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many feel that parents should take their children to school, while others feel this is a governmental responsibility. In my opinion, this is chiefly the duty of governments.

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Being celebrity brings problems and benefits. Do you think being a celebrity brings more benefits than problems.

Although luminaries live a fascinating lifestyle, they have to face various difficulties to earn and sustain their glamorous life. I personally believe, that upside of being a popular personality is way more than the consequences. In this essay, we will discuss a few points to support my views.

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People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic.

Individuals argue that longer prison years sentence is the only way to reduce the number of crimes whilst others disagree and argue that there are better ways to solve this. This essay agrees with the argument that alternative ways such as educating people and giving them resources to earn are far more beneficial than confining them to a prison cell.

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Some people believe that it is better to spend more money to eliminate the cause of crime, while others think that government should spend more on punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

A few people opine that in order to reduce criminal activities in the society, the government ought to invest in the cause of the same, whereas others endorse the idea of increasing budget on the punishment. I intend to discuss both the views in the subsequent paragraphs followed by my own opinion.

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Some people say that in all levels of educations, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

Many individuals believe that spending their all-time on the educational purpose and not being able to spend a term in physical exercise, which has many drawbacks. In this essay, we will discuss both in the below paragraphs.

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Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?

In today's world, due to Covis-19 pandemic the majority of educational institutions, including universities, organise online lessons in order to minimise risks of spreading the disease. Firstly, this essay will discuss one advantage of such an approach and, secondly, it will analyse a possible drawback of this development.

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Undoubtedly, tourism has become one of the most powerful economy-driving industry. However, some people argue that the detrimental impact on the environment and culture of the host country is often ignored. Although, I completely disagree with the given opinion, instead, I think the advantages of increased tourism are far more than few side effects.

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A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

I can not agree with the notion that a high enumeration job is more relevance than job satisfaction. As per my opinion, job gratification would lead to career growth and a sense of fulfilment in life.

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Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion

It is believed that the role of a museum is to entertain people whereas others argue that it should have more educational function. In my opinion, the museum can be considered both educational and entertaining for visitors.

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A lot of young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating from high school. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to teach them this important skill?

Every year many young students graduate high school without the necessary knowledge of personal expenses as they don’t know how to survive on a budget in the real world. Financial illiteracy is due to a lack of proper education as well as inadequate knowledge. However, this problem can be solved by introducing management and finance-related class in high school and proper parenting.

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A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there is a trend in society that a big salary is more important than having a satisfactory job. Moreover, in this competitive era and increasing expenses,people are more inclined towards withdrawing more salary. I completely agree with the aforementioned statement. This essay will discuss my viewpoints about it with a few examples.

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Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive outcomes for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Over the years, globalization and the spread of multinational companies have transformed the world economy in multiple ways. This in turn has benefited in the growth and expansion of several developing and developed countries. I personally agree with this statement and the reasons will be explained in this essay.

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Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?

In today's world, the larger part of industrial regions places a lot of importance on tourism. Firstly, this essay will discuss the globalization as the main reason for this tendency and, secondly, it will analyse whether it has more merits or demerits.

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Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?

As we are all affected by the worldly pandemic strike, schools, especially universities are now providing certificates for students via online courses. While this method of learning does bring many conveniences for the individual student, I still value the traditional way of teaching and learning. In this essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of learning via a screen, and then prove my opinion by giving proper examples.

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«Prevention is better than cure” Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extend do you agree?

Nowadays the quantity of people, who are suffering from critical or incurable diseases, is increasing day by day. In my view, we ought to start taking care of our well-being more responsible to avoid unanticipated drawbacks, instead of, facing these obstacles. Moreover, in some cases adoption of corrective measures can have inevitable implications.

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Today some people believe that it is acceptable to use physical force to discipline children, but others feel it is completely unacceptable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Physical force is accepted by a growing number of people to be an effective means of discipline. Others,however, believe that taking such punishment is acceptable by no means. In my opinion,as corporal punishment can disturb children mentally,it should not be used.

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1.Both the poor and the rich find the accessibility into university difficult. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that studying a university degree is a goal that a lot of students want to achieve. While some people believe that rich students have more facilities to enter in this institution, others argue that they have the same difficulties as poor people. In this essay, I will support with examples why I tend to agree with the former argument.

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some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or a health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Some would argue that joining a fitness club is the most appropriate way to stay healthy, while others say doing daily routine activities like strolling and going upstairs is enough. Although people get to exercise while performing daily mundane duties, I believe that joining a health centre is the proper way to stay in shape.

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