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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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A child how he grows up depends on how they were brought up by their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A child's upbringing is mainly related to how they were treated and brought up by their parents. I agree with it and I will present the reasons for my choice in this essay.

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When people learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is sad that all four skills are given equal importance. Although listening, reading and writing can be mastered by consistent exposure in those areas through watching movies or reading news or by practising writing, speaking needs an actual interaction with native speakers to excel in it. Personally, I think that these skills should not be judged equally until a person lives in a foreign land.

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In some countries, owing 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 owing a home is becoming increasingly more popular than renting one. There are some factors which help to account for this phenomenon. In my opinion, this has both negative and positive sides. This essay will elaborate on my visions with illustrations and a lucid conclusion in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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increasing number of people are choosing cosmetology surgery to improve their appearance. What are the reasons? Do you think is it a positive or negative development?

It is important to consider how much time and money is invested in cosmetic surgery nowadays. While some people suggest that improving one's appearance through cosmetology surgery can enhance one's confidence, I would argue that this is a negative point of view. In this essay, I will discuss some of the reasons for it.

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In developed countries, many people are living alone or as a small family unit. Why do you think this is happening? How does it affect society?

There has been a tendency for single adult life and smaller family size in developed nations. I will give my reasons for this phenomenon and explain its effects on society.

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6.Some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, technology growing very fast and providing everything to people at home through the internet even if it is education. Because of, the amelioration in technology some people think that an organisation that is an education provider are not necessarily, children could get all information from online resources while sitting at home. Indeed, in my mind, there is no convincing evidence that school is still very important for an individual developer. In this essay, I shall describe the importance of school.

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In many parts of the world, girls and boys are educated together in co- education or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view?

For many years, male and female students are being educated together in the same education centres. According to many people, both genders take advantage of being taught individually. I completely disagree with this view and I will give my overview of this matter.

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Some people believe that university should offer places for people with high marks, Others says that universities accept all age of people even if they do not well at schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

In the modern era, university education is playing a significant role to obtain the best employment in the competitive industry.Therefore, a few experts believe that it is much needed for everyone with good schooling marks despite any degree. Hence, I would like to discuss both viewpoints and express my opinion with real-time examples.

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The best way to solve the world's environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, there has been a debate on whether the expense of fuel for cars and other vehicles should be raised in order to address environmental issues. Personally, I completely disagree with this point of view.

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Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. 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.

An athlete has always brought prosperity and fame to the country by winning medals and performing best in world tournaments. However, some believe that government should use the money on such programmes which can assist people to stay healthy and energetic rather than spending on a few sportsmen. I partially agree with this statement to some extent.

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Living in a country where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

It is always argued that living overseas with various languages could be made possible problems, which can affect social and empirical challenges. While learning the local language, people can legitimate the issues,I believe that it can cause a devastating effect on foreign person lives.

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Some people feel that high school students should only learn literature from their own country, while others feel that they should be exposed to literature from around the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe literature opens the door to understanding civilisations. Some believe learners should only study local literature, while others think learning from multiple countries would be more beneficial. In this essay, I will discuss both views and why I believe the latter brings more benefit.

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It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

People often argue whether living in an urban area is better than living in a rural area or not. Some people prefer a city life while others prefer countryside life. In my opinion, life is better in a city.

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Some people believe that individuals are responsible for their happiness, while others argue that it is related to factors from personal life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

A section of society is of the opinion that citizens are responsible for their own joy.However,others opine that factors such as money and Stable occupation are linked to enjoyment.I concord with the latter because finance brings joy.This essay will discuss both sides of the argument as well as my stance in the subsequent paragraphs with examples

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People who live in cities often complain about traffic congestion. what do you think the causes are ? What solutions can you suggest?

There have been frequent complaints of traffic Jams by dwellers in the urban areas.I believe the factors of the problem are the rise of private car usage and urbanisation.However ,steps such as using public transportation and telecommuting will curb the issue.This essay will explain in detail the elements as well as measures to tackle this menace with examples in the subsequent paragraphs.

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Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case ? Do you think is a positive or negative development?

In this contemporary epoch, most youngsters have a plethora of entertainment, cell phones are the most attractive for most of them. Some opponents and I believe that the high availability of such advanced technologies among teenagers may affect their behaviour in the long term. the reasons for this trend and my contention as well will be further explained.

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Some people believe that the best way to travel within a city is by a car. Others believe it is best to travel by bicycle. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, travelling by car is becoming increasingly popular. But the usage of bikes can reduce pollution and keep the body in exercise. This is one of the main factors which is causing the public to opt for bicycles for travelling within the city. I agree with the present notion to a large extent and the reasons for the same are explained in the following paragraphs.

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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?

In many countries, having a home is crucial, and renting one is not even an option. This reflects that it must have many different reasons. I think that it is the best thing anyone can do for his future and his family.

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Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

NOWADAYS, OBESITY PREVALENCE HAS BEEN RISING AMONGST CHILDREN. WHILE ONE WIDELY HOLD THE OPINION THAT THE MAIN REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM IS GOVERNMENTS' IRRESPONSIBLE ATTITUDES, OTHERS DISAGREE. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE LATTER SIDE OF ARGUE AND THIS ESSAY WILL EXPLAIN WHY CHILDREN'S HEALTH IS RELATED TO THEIR PARENTS' ATTITUDES RATHER THAN GOVERNMENTS.

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crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it, to what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, crime has become a serious issue all over the globe. I strongly agree that nothing can be done to prevent it.

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