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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Many parents today employ private tutors to teach their children after school hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Although schools are playing a vital role in academicals development of children, somehow students are lacks to understand the things. Nowadays, the majority of parents believe that hire a private teacher for their kids is a better way to fulfil their educational gaps which are unably filled by educational institutes. I think it is a positive development for pupils to get extra tuition after school.

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

The rapid increase in traffic accidents over the last decade has become a serious problem for many people. While some of them believe the solution to this situation is a severe punishment, others, myself included, think there must be another suitable method to reduce the accident percentage.

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Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The progress of sectors, such as health, education and trade, is important for growth of an underdeveloped or a developing country.Therefore, many believe that the government of developed countries should take responsibility for helping these poor nations. In my opinion, I completely agree that by rich countries support the third world countries can grow at a fast pace.

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Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is believed by some that, the buildings designed in large cities should follow the rules of the government, while others argue that, the design should be finalised by the one who finances the architecture. In my opinion, the person who is financing the building should have a say to the design of it, however, the final design is to be constructed according to the rules.

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

In this globalization, many kinds of arts are involved in certain events to blending people that come from different cultures and ages. In this terms, some people say that music is a good way for gathering people from different backgrounds together. In my point of view, I disagree with that statement. Therefore, in this essay, I will explain the reasons why I do not support that idea.

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Some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for a company. Others say that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is a common way to employ new workers by conducting an interview process by companies. While some people argue that interviewing is by far the best option to appoint new candidates, others believe that there are other ways to employ these people.

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It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same . Do you think the advantages of changes outweigh the disadvantages?

A change in the everyday lifestyle is a prevailing improvement to humans lives. Although the main avail is that people will gain knowledge of how to tackle a problem and to change according to while on the other side it is seen as running away matter from problems. In my opinion, going for a change is far better than avoiding it and remaining in the same place.

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Crime novels and TV crime dramas are trending these days in most of the countries mainly because one can relate to it very easily as it is based on current affairs going on in society. In my opinion, it has a kind of negative impact on the minds of the viewers which I will substantiate in the following essay with relevant examples.

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Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people believe that children should continue their school education until the span of 18 and others believe that 14 years of life in school is more than enough. But I think children are the bright future of their nation and they required learning as per maturity prospects for future growth.

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These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

At present era, parents roles have been adjusted, such as fathers are associated more in household work and mothers are performing job out of the home. The major reason for the adjustment is the expansion of education. In my opinion, it is a positive development as it promotes the prosperity of society.

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Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment 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 sides and give your own opinion.

Crime rate among big cities around the globe has become a major concern for the international community. This is believed by many that a fixed punishment must be outlined for any crime committed by the criminals. However, on the contrary, many opine with the statement that the motivation and the reason behind the crime must be considered before ruling out any judgement. In my opinion, I strongly agree with the latter that circumstances and the motive behind the crime must be considered before deciding the punishment for that crime. The penultimate paragraph will explain this in detail with relevant examples.

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Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple life style can preserve environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience

In this contemplate era, Advancement in machinery is somehow affecting surroundings in many ways, whether these are positive or negative. While some people consider that a transformation in lifestyle can save the situation, others opine that automation is a solution in itself. Here I will discuss both the views and my opinion in the essay below.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Overall, there is the conventional wisdom that each person was born with outstanding abilities manifested in a certain field and they should discover this gift and develop it throughout their life. However, there is also another opinion that this so-called giftedness does not exist and everything depends on us. Personally, from my point of view, I believe that everyone has an innate aptitude, but to be successful you need a lot of studying and self-improvement.

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Whoever controls the media controls the mind. Discuss this statement and give your own opinion.

Nowadays with the growing development in the field of digital media, no doubt that it has taken over good control of our lives through multiple platforms customized accordingly for the people of different interests and hobbies.

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

While some people claim that the teenager generation is the glory years, as you are full of energy to dream of being anything you want, all the uncertainties arise at this period. Although there are more responsibilities in adulthood, I strongly believe that in adult life all the good aspects emerge. In fact, in this period you are able to have a more mature view of the world as well as the possibility of providing more comfort for those around you, which are the tremendous benefits.

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Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, social media has been used by numerous people and the use of social media sites has been increasing rapidly over the past few years. Meanwhile, some people believe that it is dangerous to share personal information on social media sites. Debaters argue that whether the pros of social media surpasses the cons of social media. This essay will certainly that the disadvantages of using social media surpass the advantages because although it is useful to get new friends, however, sharing personal information on these websites is extremely risky, and also, it acts as an attractive tool to the younger generation, which is also harmful.

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Some people say job satisfaction is more important than job security, others think people cannot always enjoy their jobs. So having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have contrasting views, whether contentment or stability in employment is more significant. Although some people think without having a stable position in the workplace employees cannot feel a complete pleasure, I believe, happiness is more valuable than any other aspects of the job; however, this essay will discuss both views.

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some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Whether to accept a bad situation is becoming increasingly controversial. While some people believe that it is acceptable to be in a bad situation, other people maintain that it is beneficial to try improving such situations. This essay will discuss why accepting a difficult situation might look good in the short term but why making a change is ultimately superior.

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It is often consider that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same.do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?

It is important to consider the impact of change in one's life. While some people think that avoiding change and keeping everything the same has more benefits. In this essay, I will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages and explain why I feel that it has more benefits.

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The most important responsibility of higher education is to prepare students for their future jobs. Do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that being educated is one of the fundamental skills. Therefore, it is believed that university education is required only to secure good employment. I firmly agree with the notion but other potential benefits of university degrees could not be ignored.

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