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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 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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Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?

A million tonnes of kitchen wastes are being sent to landfills for disposal every day. Most of these wastes were found to be related to dinning habits of community members. In particular, people throw away the majority of food that was brought from shops and restaurants because they simply cannot finish all of them. This excessive food wasting habit has attracted authorities' attention and has to be addressed on a community level immediately.

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Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it will cause some problems. Do you agree or disagree

A certain amount of people believe that allowing 60 years aged people to work would bring a lot of issues to the work in terms of production and employment opportunity. I personally agree with this statement. This essay will discuss what are the possible problems they give to the company if they work.

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Nowadays schools should not use textbooks because children get bored with books. Using games computers and TV is a better way to give them new information and knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed by many people that the books which are used as teaching in schools must be replaced with gadgets or computer. However, a major chunk of masses deems that these electronic devices cannot take the place of the conventional method of teaching.

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When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration for many. Others, however, prefer different other aspects of a job over the salary they earn. In your opinion what are the most important aspects of a job?

It might be strange, but it is true that we work fingers to the bone to earn money in order to put food on the table. A group of people opine that when choosing employment, the income is the key factor for selection, others argue otherwise. I deem that there are several other parameters that need to be focused while selecting a profession which I shall substantiate along with an example in the following essay.

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Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development

In recent years, it is observed that fossil fuel is the main source of energies in worldwide. However, some countries are promoting the uses of nonconventional sources of energies. I think it is a positive development to create an eco-friendly atmosphere and countries are self-dependent in the energy sector.

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Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that teachers should not give homework to children. While others argue that homework is necessary and help them study. In this essay, I will consider both sides of the argument and give my own point of view.

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Being a celibrity –such as a famous film start or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?

In this era of modernisation, everyone wants to become a superstar. However, it has been always a topic of discussion that the famous life of a film star or a sports person brings advantages or disadvantages for that personality. This essay will discuss how a person has to face the problems of being a renowned character in the terms of privacy and safety.

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Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is believed that increasing issue of traffic and housing in majority of the cities can be resolved by shifting bigger companies and industries along with their employees to the rural areas. In my view, this solution is not feasible in many ways but majorly it will affect the sales of other industries and family members of those employees.

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Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car-free day once every month, on which no private vehicles are allowed on the road. Discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages.

Car-free day, once a month is supported by some groups of people and this law,this rule would prohibit private vehicles to drive on the road. These decisions would encourage many pros and cons, such as reduction of global warming and enable families to spend quality time,however, at the same time it might ingrain the feeling of being trapped and cause immense inconveniences to the public.

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Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people believe that supermarkets offer a huge cost for the products then the retail shops, whereas others think that shopping malls are the best places to visit. However, in my opinion, shopping malls are the best way to shop, as all the customers are valued and the same rates are offered for all the products and services. Trending malls give away a large variety of products and substitutes as well, whereas small local shops have very fewer varieties of products available, with low qualities as well.

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University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give your opinion.

Studying in foreign universities is an increasing trend among students. Though better educational facility in overseas universities is a strong advantage being to a new environment can be a disadvantage. This essay will discuss how the initial emotional struggle of new-comers will become an invaluable experience for life.

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Some argue that schools are no longer necessary because children learn so much from the Internet and can be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often asserted that children no longer need to go to school as a wide range of information is available on the web, which has made online-learning easier than ever. I, however, strongly disagree with this opinion and believe that despite some benefits of web-learning, schools play a vital role in a child’s education.

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convinience foods will become increasingly prevelant and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparing. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In this modern world people depend on packed food for easy cooking. Nowadays traditional ways of cooking have faded and forgotten.I completely agree with this statement,this essay will discuss the increasing use of convenience food and how people still believe in traditional food and its methods.

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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 and technology are more important than history. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that as a school subject, History is an essential area of study. Hence, schools should focus more on it, whereas others believe that Maths and Sciences should be given utmost importance in a school curriculum. This following essay will delve into reasons discussing both sides of the argument and correspondingly will shed light into my opinion in the conclusion.

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Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The health risks are often associated with the quality of food we consume. But who should be held responsible to ensure clean eating habits? is it us? or the government? This never-ending debate should have an agreement at some point. In my perspective, both have to come together as one to spread awareness about the importance of a healthy diet.

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The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or countryside into the city centre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the constantly accelerating population has given rise to an unbearable problem of traffic which is directly proportional to Pollution. Whilst, some believe that the most effective solution to resolve this is to encourage more people to move near the city centre. Others, including me, entrust its opposite.

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Some people believe that the best way to control accidents on city streets is to lower the speed limit, but others think there are better ways to improve the safety on city streets. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In recent decades, it has been reported that more than thousands of people each year injured by accidents on roads. Many are of the opinion that decreasing the speed of vehicles might be the most suitable solution to control this situation. On the other hand, some people argue that safety on the streets should be improved. Personally, the first priority that the government must take an action is the security on the roads. In the following paragraphs, both viewpoints and the reasons to support each dispute will be discussed in detail.

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Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right or wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

To what extend the teachers have to contribute towards society? Should they participate in the development of decision-making process? or they are only subjected to teach academic subjects? This essay will discuss both views and shall present how crucial is the role of a teacher in the character building of a child.

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Some people believe that a great difference in age between people and children is more beneficial. Do you think the advantages of a greater difference in age between them outweigh the disadvantages?

Yes, I am of the opinion that having a larger age difference between parents and their kids can be advantageous for better upbringing; as having more years on their side makes individuals mature and balanced. Firstly, this essay will discuss the advantages of this approach and then I will present to you my opinion on why the drawbacks hold little significance.

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