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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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Some people think that when recruiting people a company should aim to find people who are innovative and are able to work independently while others think that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many companies have different requirements for the people that they hire. Some consider hiring people who work solo as they will be more effective and thus, beneficial to the company. However, others are of the opinion that employees who can work together with their colleagues as a team should be recruited more. Both these sides have valid points and this essay will attempt to explain them.

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Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of the old houses in the local areas, while others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own styles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There has been much discussion revolving around the issue whether houses should adopt the existing architectural type of a local area. While some people believe newly built houses should be similar to its local ones, others contend that everyone should be free to choose their own technique of house. In this essay, I am going to shed some light on both points of views and extend my full support to the latter view.

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Nowadays, more and more people are using consumer goods such as refrigerators and washing machines. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this? Give your own opinion and examples.

People have increased the use of the technological goods like fridges and washing machines. Although these devices provide convenience to the job-goers, still rise in its usage would affect the environment, which makes the disadvantages far outweigh its advantages.

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Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their to the countryside do you agree or disagree.

There is an argument that multinational companies and factories should only be established in the countryside regions, because they influence the shortage of housing and also encourage traffic in the city. I comply with this statement, however, I believe that authorities could also take different approach to curb this problem.

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Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion

shipment of fruit and vegetables by air, to places where they are unavailable is on the rise. Some people believe that this is a positive development. Whereas, others find no justification for this mode of transport. This essay will discuss both points of view and I shall argue that handling of aeroplanes for the transportation of fresh items is justified.

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Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?

Nowadays, it is often argued that children do have too much free time after school and which should be done during that hour. In my humble opinion, it may be true that children have a large amount of free moment after the academy, but I do not think that more school work is the best way to spend that time. This essay will discuss the above-mentioned argument in detail with suitable examples about my personal position.

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Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A few experts have observed that pupils with a higher education does not provide any good for a community; so, students have to incur all their college expenses by themselves. If questioned, I think in a reverse manner and to a large extent I differ with the statement. My inclination is elaborated in the ensuing paragraphs with appropriate reasons and relevant examples.

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Prison is the best way punishment. Do you agree or disagree ?

It is considered that cell is the best approach to punish people who have committed a crime. I completely agree with this statement, because there are several reasons such as protecting our society, rehabilitating criminals.

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Some people think that with combined effort on the part of government and society crime can be completed eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you agree with?

Some people believe that the crime can be completely eradicated with a combined effort of government and population, while others believe that this is something hypothetical and that lawlessness exist since ancient times. I personally agree with the first of the hypothesis proposed for many reasons, I believe that with the correct and aimed measures it is possible to prevent and control violation almost completely.

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Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree.

Some people believe that despite the spreading popularity of the online media, traditional newspaper will still hold the most vital position among news readers. In my opinion, this idea is rather absurd as the Internet has become increasingly dominant due to the benefits it offers.

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Some people believe that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that the extinction of certain species of plants and animals is the major environmental issues, while others argue that there would be more vital issues threatening our environment/ natural habitat. I entirely support the latter view and think that climate change and earth contamination are the two other detrimental problems that deserve our attention.

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In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?

Unemployment is on the rise. In fact, even highly qualified graduates are now finding it difficult to get a job. There are several reasons for this unfortunate development.

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Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as the Olympics or the World Cup. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults for exercise. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

The adults do less interest in exercise nowadays. Still, some insist that sporting events such as the Olympic or the World Cup can be encouraged people to support a healthy lifestyle. In contrast, others think that there are various better ways to inspire adults to exercise. I'm afraid to disagree with the statement because they're burning up to support them, not to encourage themselves to do sports. This essay will explain why I'm afraid I have to disagree with the proportion and state my opinion in the end.

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In recent years there has been a rise in the popularity of second hand clothing amongst younger genrations . Why is this happening? do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Purchasing used clothing has become more popular recently, particularly among younger people. The main reason this is happening is that today’s youths are often short of money and second-hand clothing offers an affordable alternative to new clothes. This is a positive development because it recycles old clothes, helping to reduce negative impacts on the environment.

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a wast of time. Discuss both sides and give yout opinion.

Art sometimes reflects the heritage of a country and depicts the creativity of an individual. While some feel that extra-curricular activities are imperative for the holistic growth of students, others argue that it is a complete waste of time. In this essay, I am going to shed some light on both points of views and extend my full support to the former view.

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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. discuss both views and give your opinion?

With an increase in job opportunities in various sectors, people in certain positions receive exorbitantly high salaries. While some people believe that this is good for a nation, others argue that the salary level should not be higher than the average. In this essay, I am going to shed some light on both points of views and extend my full support to the former view.

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

There has been a diverse range of fatal as well as trivial illnesses all over the world. Due to the financial burden that researching and treating them imposes on the individuals and the healthcare system, it is better to prevent them from occurring in the first place rather than curing them afterward. I strongly agree with this and opine that disease prevention should be given more priority than researching and treating it subsequently as it is more economical and time-saving.

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Reading is more educational than watching videos or TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, it is no news that learning and technology are fused. It is seen that, some believe that learning is better through books and others believe that television and other such equipment can be a better source. In this essay, I will discuss why I believe that acquiring education is better through books.

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Cooking food is a waste of time in today’s hectic life. Fast food restaurants are helpful in modern living and it is less stressful. Do you agree or disagree?

In today’s competitive and challenging world, many people believe that cooking various kinds of cuisines at a home is a totally unnecessary time period which we all contribute in our routine life. Even they opine that outside food is more convenient in today’s lifestyle and it is less burden for themselves. This is an alarming debate and I personally view that people should not follow this trend.

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In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

United States of America has some towns where authorities have imposed late night curfew for young teens due to increase towards them. The felony has been increasing exponentially because local order enforcements have failed to curb it. This curfew has been imposed as a safety measure, but also restrict the growth and livelihood of the teenagers which are they are entitled. This essay with discuss about the aspects of restriction authorized by the lawmakers.

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