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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7.5

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

It is true that, for many people, the importance of buying an apartment is far higher than renting one`s. While there are some disadvantages of owning a home, I do believe, the advantages of having owned a home outweighs its drawbacks

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Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both vioews and give your opinion.

People are immensely influenced by the entertainment media they are exposed to. It is a commonly held belief that the government censorship on the amount of violence shown leads to a reduction in violent crimes in the society. While I don’t usually believe in government interventions, I have a completely opposite view in this context, and strongly agree that government supervision on violent crimes shown in movies and television is crucial.

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New technology has resulted in many jobs, which used to be performed by people, now being done by computers or robots. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

These days, due to technology and science development, the role of computers in our lives is more prominent than ever. Day by day, we see more humans vocational positions that are replaced by robots and computers. However, I believe, while this trend has brought us many benefits, due to inaccuracy and instability of computers, they can cause many negative consequences in our lives.

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Some people think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think the government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.

An increasing number of masses argue that the state should mainly focus on improving their country's economy. While others say that the government should improve other departments like health and education system. I believe that both points have their own significance and will be discussed in the essay.

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Countries should restrict foreign companies from opening offices and factories in order to protect local businesses. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

It is certainly true that many countries face the dilemma of whether to invite international companies for their economic development or diminish foreign enterprises to protect domestic businesses. I agree with these who believe that overseas firms should be invited to build their branches and factories in host countries for several reasons.

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“Some people think that Government should take measures to improve the health of its citizens. Others think it must be managed by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion”

Although, it is thought by some, developing the well-being of its citizens, the Government ought to be taken several factors; other people believed that the focus should be on individual capability. In my opinion, I think that governments ought to be needed to give a primary eye on health sector to save its citizens life from various diseases and give them fundamental rights.

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Some people think that books are loosing importance as a source of information and entertainment. To what extent do you agree?

Many people argue that e-books and digital libraries are taking the place of paper books. Thus, it is more likely that books will not be used to gain information and for entertainment purposes in the coming years, which in turn will lead to the death of paper books. I partially agree with this statement and consider that books will always be considered as an authentic source of information by some elderly people and teachers.

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Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works of art, not showing the cultures artworks from other countries. to what extent do you agree?

It is often argued that Museums and exhibition galleries should only demonstrate and publishes regional works and not to work of the other countries. Although, I agree with the fact that this will play an important role in spreading awareness among people, I think that knowing the values of another country are also crucial. Firstly, I will explore how doing this will help with the educating people about our own culture and secondly, I will discuss how this restricts the overall development of the population.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

News is the most important medium to be informed and it is unequivocal that science and technology has a huge impact on the information. Some people have the opinion that printed reading materials and the newspapers will be eradicated and only electronic versions will remain in the future which can be accessed without paying a single penny. I also agree with the statement and share the reasons in the following text.

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Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Agriculture is the backbone of any country as food is the basic necessity of human beings. Some people believe that nations should grow the food items in the country which are mostly consumed by its citizens. Their belief is to reduce the import of food from other nationals. I am not in favour of this opinion and share the reasons in the following paragraphs.

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Some people say it is important to keep you home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in correct place. What is your opinion about this?

People are of the opinion that, it is necessary to set up everything in a correct and a proper manner, including, both at home and at the office. In my opinion, keeping your surroundings clean, depicts one's personality and can increase efficiency at workplace.

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Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

Nowadays, many individuals believe that some relaxation activities performed by kids should have some kind of learning from it, without which that time is not utilized in the right way. In my opinion, children should be allowed to enjoy fun activities as per their interests, which will be discussed in the essay below.

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Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of arts like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?

Following the interests of the city's environment design and has been increasing, the local governments make plans for decorating cities with artworks. Of all the factors supporting the advantages of artworks, the arts of the community will make vibrant on not only our living but also economic benefits.

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More and more young people use the Internet to socialize. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

The usage of hyperspace is mushrooming significantly nowadays. At present, most of the youngsters and teenagers opt nature wide network to connect with their friends and families. In my opinion, I think that it is a positive development for the society because cyberspace reduces the far distance among people to become more socialized. In the following paragraphs I will discuss my point of view of this argument.

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Some people believe that college students should consider only their own talents and interests when choosing a field of study. Others believe that college students should base their choice of a field of study on the availability of jobs in that field. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

These days, there is a significant increase in the number of students follow the hot trend in labour market to choose their major to pursue in their higher education. However, these high demand jobs could not be suitable for all children when each of them has their own gifts and attentiveness. I believe that prioritizing student ability when deciding their majors would outweigh the demanding of jobs.

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More and more scientists and tourists are interested in traveling to remote areas, Such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Paying a visit to those remote areas has become more popular than in the past. In my opinion, although, it is a good chance to expand the people's horizons, these activities are more likely to lead to undesirable outcomes for individual safety and the climate, which does more harm than good.

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Governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that the government should prioritize spending money on medical researches compared to environmental studies. Personally, I believe that making shared investments on both studies will benefit the mankind undoubtedly.

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Advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent you agree or disagree

Currently, advertisements have caused noticeable influence on our daily lives. I firmly agree with the statement that commercial advertisings that focus on children should be prohibited as they might adversely affect next generation's perception and value.

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A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people argue that the government of a nation is not responsible for public health, and it is a personal responsibility. I believe it is a duty of both. It is necessary that a person should look after its health; however, the government has a role to play in the well-being of the nation.

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The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Nowadays, English has gained increasing popularity in many countries. I partly agree with the statement that this trend has brought more benefits, although this might present a threat to other minor languages.

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