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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

In this materialistic world, increasing amount of waste has become a global issue.Because these days, human beings are generating excessive garbage in the surroundings.This essay will discuss that rising consumerism is a major cause and submit that promotion of three R's by the governments as a viable solution, with a relevant example.

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Some people think that you can only learn about the cultures of different places by travelling to them. Other people think that you can learn just as much about these places from reading books and watching travel documentaries about them. 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.

People have differing views regard to the question of whether we can explore other cultures by travelling to these places or just from texts and pictures. In my opinion, it is better to take a trip to the destination we want to discover to understand its culture more.

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Some people believe that students should be taught international news as a subject at school. Others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.

Nowadays, there has been a booming increase in globalisation for the past 20 years, as people have increased opportunities to travel, study and work, as well as live abroad. There are social demands and needs to inject international studies into schools’ curriculum. Some people believe that it is necessary to introduce global news as a syllabus; however, others disagree. In this essay, I will examine both sides of the debate, as well as give my view.

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Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?

Innovation in technology is already an utterly familiar thing. The issue of teaching in a traditional offline classroom will sooner or later be replaced by new mobile technologies and new, unique online platforms on the Internet. I agree that this is a matter of time when online & mobile technologies will become even more mobile. The quality of educational programs with new online technologies will develop even faster and become better.

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Some people think that male leaders always lead us to violence and conflict, but female leaders are better than male leaders to gives the better governed and more peaceful society. Do you agree or disagree?

History has shown us that the male leaders of countries tend to lean towards the side of war when resolving conflicts. Women are seen as a more peaceful alternative when it comes to leadership. I totally disagree with this point of view based on two highly specific reasons.

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Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?

It is argued that the majority of the artists receive less wages, hence the government should pay some amount to the artists as a reward and encourage them to continue their career. However, I disagree with the statement because artists these days, receive help from many non-profit organizations and also technology has made it easier for them to get recognised globally.

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Some people believe that uniform should be compulsory for workplaces, while other says that it is not important. Discuss both views and give opinion.

People have contrasting views, whether to have a mandatory dress code at the workstation or not. In my opinion, garments only needed to be fixed for this work, where it is required, or else it could be kept free of choice.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In many nations, some people feel that it is imperative to fund the construction of high speed railway lines connecting cities, whereas the rest of the population opine that the money will be better spent on developing the existing public transport infrastructure. Both schools of thought have their pros and cons.

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In many countries, traditional customs are being lost Why would this happen? What do you think school and parent should do to keep these custom alive?

Traditional customs were once considered to be potent and imperative because they were implemented by the ancestors. However, nowadays, the successors do not follow it rigorously because of the unavailability of time. So, according to me, the school should introduce a subject pertaining to rituals and parents should make the younger generation aware about their heritage by initiating stern protocols.

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Nowadays, people are arguing that the impact of the plenty of media source to our public. In addition, what factors are impacting on reporting information on the news media is an issue many people feel strongly about. This essay will discuss the reason to influence these decisions.

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A government's role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that protecting national security and maintaining the inviolate territory from other countries as well as furnishing the essential facilities including water and energy are an authority's responsibility. I, however, completely agree with those who believe that the government should also supply the fields, namely curriculum, the healthcare and the community welfare system, instead of organizations, individuals in the society.

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Some poeple think that teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The argument related to age of happiness, not still yet. However, in this essay we will discuss about suitable youth for joyfully. Whatever, you are young or an adult there are many ways to be happy.

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In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree?

Adolescent crime is increasingly becoming a common phenomenon in several countries. While it is believed by many that irrespective of how old they are, young offenders should be made to pay fully for their actions, others think otherwise. I believe that teens who have the courage to become criminals should be able to face the consequences.

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Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of proportion to the importance of the work that they do. -How far do you agree? -What criteria should be used to decide how much people are paid?

In this era, the governments around the world regards all employees who are working in training and health division. In despite of, being a doctor, or teachers are more important to the society. But unfortunately, there is no backing from the government compared to actors and top mangers. In my opinion, should be health and education department have all support from their countries.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt universities play a crucial role in educating society. However, while some believe this education should be geared exclusively towards subjects that may be of practical use in the future, I would agree with those who argue that one’s choice of degree should lie with the student.

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With the increase in demand in oil and gas, undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to access more resources. To what extent do you agree?

Due to the rise in the number of advancements, the requirement of oil and gas has become scarce. In the meantime, the unexplored areas of the world should be opened up to access to more resources. In my opinion, I completely agree with this fact, because the utilization of these unconventional resources is in a high surge.

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Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away society”, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To want degree do you agree with that opinion?

I totally agree with that opinion that we tend to get rid of our trash and elastic bags, which we are not able to deal with, leading to the development of “throw-away society”. I will discuss about my perspectives in the following essay.

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Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian relief during natural disasters.Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that richer countries should provide welfare aid to the disadvantaged states during natural calamities.This essay agrees with the given statement because they have a plenty of resources and furthermore, they are more responsible for the changes in our surroundings.

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Many university graduates connot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?

When young people are choosing what subject to study at university, most of them hope they will find a great job upon graduation. In reality fresh graduates fail to find work in their field and some are even forced to take up below graduate level jobs. In my opinion, the root of this problem lies in the outdated higher education system that should be modernised.

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Some people say that educational success most of the time depends on having a good teacher. Others say that student attitudes also do matters. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Being successful is critically relevant to students and teachers in modern society and this subject has always been one of the most highly debated issues among the population. Some people believed that educational achievements are mostly depending with teachers. However, the others support that student’s behaviours are mainly affected to be a good learner. This essay will discuss both sides of argument in dept.

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