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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Junk food advertising has a harmful effect on society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertisement for a fast meal has been increased around the world in new decades. Some believe that this has detrimental on community and it is better to be banned. This essay will explain why I strongly agree with both harmful and the anning of advertisement about those meals.

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Some people believe that educational success depends on good teacher, while others believe that students’ attitudes are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many argue that pupil success depends on their attitude towards education while some argue it depends on their teacher's teaching abilities. This essay will discuss the both sides of the argument and correspondingly will shed light on my opinion in the conclusion.

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

Buying a home rather than renting is significantly common all around the world. This essay will provide the reason behind purchasing attitude and put forward several drawbacks for this buying issue.

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Crimes and other kinds of information on television and newspaper have adverse consequences. This kind of information to be restricted to be shown in media. To what extend do you agree or disagree.

The crime rate is growing at an alarming rate in all parts of the world. And its broadcast on television and newspapers has resulted adversely on a common man's psychology. Here, some people suggest that these kinds of disturbing crime-related news should be bared to be telecasted on any public platform. I definitely agree with the given opinion, for the mental well-being of the citizens some kind of rules and restrictions must be imposed on broadcasting media.

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All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of vacations in a year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The majority of the high-level employees are getting more holidays than those who are freshers or at the intermediate-level. It is often debated whether all the employees in an organisation should be given an equal number of vacations or not. I strongly agree with the notion that every employee should get the same number of leaves irrespective of their roles in a company.

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Violence in the society is largely promoted by violence shown in media. To what extent do you agree?

I believe that news agencies possess the power to influence the highly impressionable public-at-large. The common man depends on the channel of their choice for information on world affairs, and there have been various instances wherein violent protests have been sparked and led by the media. Firstly, my essay will talk about how the media is used by political parties to further their agenda of toying with public opinion. Secondly, we will discuss how all channels are governed by television ratings and dramatize news to make themselves more sellable.

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Although many people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever growing population or develop business and boost economies. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this?

It is clear that with the population growth we have to bear in mind what is the best purpose for public areas utilization. We still don’t achieve a common sense about the better utilization of green spaces, such as parks in the cities, but on the one hand, we notice a high demand for more space, to increase the construction of residential areas, and on the other hand, there is the flourishing of new businesses that can leverage the economy. In my opinion, I agree with the latter statement, and in this essay, and I will support my view with examples.

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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In today’s world, people are living in a technologically influenced environment, and it has become an inevitable part of society. People often argue that these advancements provide a medium for interaction while others believe that it has paved the way to having an introverted personality. I personally opine that the demerits of this advancement are presently outweighing the merits.

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A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Ever since the dawn of industrialization, an increasing trend of global migration of people has been observed. As a result , many developed nations, have a mixed population of citizens from different cultures and traditions. It is argued that this diversification could help the countries to progress faster. While there are many benefits of a heterogeneous community, I personally opine that the demerits could be detrimental and would overweigh the merits.

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Some people think that one should plan in detail activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

A portion of the population thinks that one's leisure activities should be planned but other people opine to live spontaneously. But I believe that planning keeps help to save time and money both. These are the two factors that have always been associated with plannings.

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Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Certain scientists presume that we are not alone in the universe, so suggests that we should reach out to this unknown highly evolved creatures. However, others still think it could be a catastrophic idea, therefore, must be avoided at all cost. In my opinion, I strongly stand against this careless adventure because it could lead to possible human extinction, even though, some people believe we can obtain vast amount of knowledge from this strange creatures.

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Computers are increasingly popular these days. Many people think that the advantages the computer has brought outweigh the disadvantages. What is your opinion? Give your reasons in your own experience.

At the present time, computers are having high demand among everyone. Many people believe that it has many advantages than disadvantages. From my point of view, I advocate with the above statement.Technology has affected humans in a way that they have made their lives to be easy and stress-free.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is considered by many that music is the best way of bringing people together from different cultures and all ages. The idea here is that music is a good way to bring them together; however, I do not totally subscribe to this statement.

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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. You should write at least 250 words.

The 3.0 internet is a cutting-edge thing, we have to agree, but I think the advertising approach has been going out of hand lately, we cannot even have a conversation near the smartphones, without being offered something related to buying or loads of adds popping up the screen. I completely agree that advertising encourages us to buy things we don't really need, such as gadgets, clothing, and so on, and that is what this essay will discuss.

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Online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

The rapid advancement of the internet and technology itself has facilitated a growing shift towards online shopping. Although there are some clear drawbacks of shopping online rather than going to stores. I am of the opinion that the benefits brought about by this innovative form of shopping are more considerable.

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As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Making a profit has long been the top priority of all businesses, yet there has been a growing concern about their corporate social responsibilities. I would argue that companies are obliged to contribute more to society rather than sampling making money.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, the crime rate is increasing with the rising population. As per the research done by Times of India, crimes are high in places where there is more unemployment. However, there is an argument whether there should be a fixed penalty or, every breach should be evaluated individually and accordingly the criminal should be charged. In this essay, we will discuss both the sides and then will share my opinion.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. 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.

It is a widely held belief that many individuals learn nonnative languages to explore different nations as well as for the sake of work abroad, but there is a strong counter-argument amongst sections of the people that although a significant number of people learn languages of different origins for career and tour. But there are many masses who enthusiastic to enhance their knowledge as well as to do business with overseas clients. However, I am of the opinion that this is a matter to be debated in light of several factors before a reasonable conclusion can be drawn.

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Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both view and give your opinion

It is argued that Creative people are encouraged by the governments whereas there is another group in the society who believe in the fact that the same funds can be utilized for some other beneficiary purposes. While assisting art and culture helps to preserve culture and traditions of one's country, on the other hand,I believe that utilizing the same amount of the capital on science and technology is a better way to build state's economy.

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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 opinion on this?

Children's involvement in some sort of paid job has been highly controversial issues across various countries. Regarding this arguement topic people usually divide into two groups: one that claim that work is good for children, while another that thinks that children should not work. In the follow paragraphs, the reason to support my opinion will be discuss in detail.

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