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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

People often associate success with being affluent or well-known. While such link is explicable, I believe that successful people should be recognized by how much they contribute to their society and their personal levels of satisfaction in life.

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Some people think children's spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is terrible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It has been argued by many that the time spent by the kids on playing games online is good, whereas some people don't like this habit. I am of the view that such activities are making our kids more lethargic and aggressive.

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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?

Perhaps the majority of people would agree that advertising is comfortable acquaint new products. However, others viewpoints that poster need not to buy things. From my perspective, both opinions, that somehow it is beneficial and at the same time creates unnecessary demands among the viewers. In this essay I can try comparing two points with examples, and I give my own opinion.

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Some people say that art like painting, music, poetry can be made by everyone, whereas others believe that it can only be made by those with special abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Art is of importance in our daily life on the grounds that it displays hidden meanings of abstract symbols and has mysteriously aesthetic appeal. Everyone is believed to be capable of creating art; nevertheless, some argue that only those possessing natural talents can do so.

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Some people think that modern inventions have created more problems than the benefits they have brought for us. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people's thought that modern technology has brought a so many side effects instead to bring spectacular results. Modern technologies have its own pros and cons, which making people's life easier, but also threatening to so many health hazards to them for life long.

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Is it better to live together before marriage? What are your opinions in this?

Nowadays, the young generation believes that living together before marriage is beneficial. But what is the most effective method of dealing with people's mindset regarding living together before marriage? Some people believe that this problem will spoil our culture. I completely disagree with this idea and in this essay, I will support my opinion with examples.

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Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

There is no doubt that education plays an essential role in children’s life. However, people hold different views towards what kinds of subjects should be taught in school. Some claim that the importance of physical education classes should not be ignored, while others believe that more emphasis should be placed on the academic subjects. Personally, I side with the first idea.

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the only way to be successful in a business is being good at math. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today is the technological era and mass media play a crucial role in our lives. It is true that nowadays the media concentrate more on problems in society instead of the great developments, which could be harmful to the individual. In my perspective, I believe that this circumstance could have both negative and positive consequences.

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All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grades. Do you agree or disagree with this.

Language is one of the best means of communication. I strongly agree with the statement of studying overseas language from preliminary grades in school should be made compulsory for all children. As it is the age in which our brain development take place and grasp whatever we learn quickly.

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Some people believe online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.

Electronic devices dominate the world we live in today. Books are not left behind, and we can see an e-book version for almost all printed material. Arguably, some sections of society think that the advent of online reading material is better for children. However, there is another faction that firmly believes that young children should instead read from a printed copy. While these poles apart views have their merits and demerits, we will discuss in this essay why children, especially young ones should be urged to read from books.

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Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, there is a growing debate on whether the government should spend resources on wildlife protection or human welfare. While, there are some good reasons to allocate this money to wild animal protection, I strongly believe that humans should be our first priority.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both view and give your opinion

It is thought by some that companies can convince people of buying their products through advertising, while others believe that individuals are not affected by them anymore. While a minority of people do not pay attention to advertisements, most people do watch them and are affected by them.

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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?

Music is an inseparable part of our life and it has a big potential to unite people irrespective of their background, nationality or age. I believe that it has a power to gather people and contribute to the peace in the world. It also bridges the generation gap between parents and children.

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Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion

It cannot be denied that technology become as a boon for human beings. Some person loves to buy new things such as gadgets, smart phones or laptops. It is definitely a positive trend, and this treatise sheds light on the reasons behind this, followed by a subsequent subsection with my opinion.

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It is generally believed that the internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information. Discuss both the opinion and give your own views .

The internet is emerging out as a necessity in today's generation. But its advancement has been coming up with the polarized opinions. Commonly saying, the virtual web has turned out to be a fabulous source of chatting and commuting, but on the other hand, a certain section of society has quite a different thinking. They believe it to be an insecure medium to gain knowledge. The essay discusses both the views.

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Today’s teenagers have more stressful lives than previous generations. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

As we were moving ahead at the time, our life is becoming more and more stressful day by day and these also implies to young ones. There are several reasons why today's life is more burdensome as compared to the previous era's of teenagers and for this to happen there are many factors which do play role in it and I totally agree with this point of view.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is undeniable that the interviewer asks a large number of questions from the candidate, including personal and professional data, such as their marital status and hobbies. It is considered by some that these types of information are essential and useful. While there are others who think that it is not necessary. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail and provide evidence as to why sharing personal information is helpful to take the right decision.

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

These days, people tend to think that it is quite essential for them to possess housing in lieu of hiring one. There are some reasons to account for the case. From my point of view, this trend is positive due to the benefits which it brings to human life

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some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. discuss both these views and give your opinion

Parents always want that, Children should utilise their free hours in an utmost efficient manner and it is debatable among the experts how to use it either, by leaving the children on their own or by motivating them to join some groups. In my way of thinking, it is a good idea if children's could be indulged in group activities. This essay will discuss both the views in detail in further paragraphs.

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All parent want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a child’s future. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion

Every parent wants to choose the best career opportunities for their children. Many parents believe that skills should be taught in school, however, others think that learning variety of subjects will be the best option for the future of their kid. In my opinion, acquiring skills with learning subjects is a good option for students’ all-round development.

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