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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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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 do not longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

While many individuals believe that advertisements are extremely useful to persuade people for buying things, others suggest that they are not that efficient since there are a lot of paid ads these days. This essay will cover both opinions, but as far as I believe personalised promotional ads work very well for companies to increase customer purchase intent.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Opinions are divided on whether the maximum possible information- in scientific research, business and the academic world- is shared or not. In my opinion, although some of the information is extremely vital and needed to be protected to maintain confidentiality, a vast pool of knowledge should be shared to benefit humanity. I will discuss and analyse both of these points of view in detail in this essay.

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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 current times, owning a property is a dream for many. For some individuals from many nations, buying a residence is more crucial than renting it. In my, opinion this is a positive situation and will discuss possible reasons in the following essay.

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Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The true meaning of festivals, either religious or traditional, has been lost in contemporary society. However, the only purpose of these occasions for modern people is enjoyment. I completely agree with this opinion as the actual importance and rituals of these festivals are replaced with entertainment. I will discuss and support this argument in detail in this essay.

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Lettering in cities is an increasing problem which needs to be dealt with some people think that steeper fines is a best way to deal with this problem to what extent do you agree

To begin with, as we know well painting or lettering is the product of art, but, painting without permission can destroy people's assets and be illegal. A higher penalty can stop them from creating a dirty place, but, this statement did not solve the root cause of the problem, hence, I somewhat agree with those statements. The following reason will be outlined in the next paragraph, it needs coordination between the government and the majority.

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Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that nowadays the majority of society does not interact with wild animals at all, so it is thought by some people that spending money to create preservation for them is unnecessary. In my opinion, humanity must save as many species as possible for future generations.

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some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spend else where. to what extend do you agree with this view.

One of the most conspicuous trends of today,s world is the colossal upsurge in the number of people who believe that the government is spending a lot of proportion of money on art and that money could be used on some crucial matters. Here, in this essay, I will articulate some points which will enlighten others' viewpoints along with mine.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Opinions differ on whether children should be encouraged to compete or cooperate is more beneficial to adult lives. From my perspective,both are dispensable abilities in the current society.

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Some people claim that not enough of waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

In this contemporary modern world, numerous residents do not recycle their garbage. The environmental activists think that the new legal policies should be imposed by policymakers to manage garbage effectively. From my perspective, though some citizens oppose such laws; however, I believe that to reduce the waste, the new regulations like obligatory and encouraging rules will help, which are explored in the following paragraphs.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?

Learning to distinguish right from wrong at an early age is of great importance for children. To help them learn the difference, punishment is necessary. I completely agree with this point of view because getting punished is equivalent to facing the consequences of one’s bad behaviour. However, only mild punishments should be allowed.

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It is believed that women are more suited to child rearing than men. What is your opinion?

Parents play a vital role in a child's life. Some people have an opinion that mothers are more capable of upbringing infants than fathers. I completely agree with this point and this essay will elaborate on the same.

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is widely believed that music has a gathering impact on human beings of all ages and from different parts of the world. I completely agree with this statement.In my essay, I will describe my thoughts on how the melody has such a universal effect.

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Some people think that school should students according to their academic abilities , while other believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Give your opinion?

These days, most people believe that we have to work in order to have a meaningful life. While some still argue that this kind of logic is not true at all. In my opinion, I agree with the given statement because ,without a successful career, it is hard to emphasize what your ambitions are and where you are going .

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The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Public libraries play a vital role in providing resources to improve one's knowledge in any required area. Some people argue that the goal of public libraries is to offer only the print media and not to have wasted their floor area by extending support through the digital media such as computer software, DVDs and videos. In my opinion, I disagree with this statement as not every person cannot own the latter.

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Some people think visitors to other countries should imitate local customs and behaviour. Some people disagree, they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.

It’s undeniable that cultural differences might be experienced in any country. On the one hand, the overwhelming majority of people support the point of view ,that imitating local traditions and behaviour by visitors should be obligatory for them. On the other hand, other representatives of the society imply that diverse cultures must exist.

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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So government and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment.To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that a common man holds too less power to improve the degrading environmental conditions. The responsibility for protecting the environment solely lies on the administration and big companies. I disagree with this opinion as I believe a combined effort of the government and its people is required to undo the large-scale damage done to our habitat.

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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So government and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment.To what extend do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by some people that humans have a less significant role to curb environmental crises, so ministries and bigger organizations must take various steps to control this loss. In my viewpoint, it is rightly said that large firms and governments possess high power and strict actions can be imposed at a faster pace.

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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

A significant number of people argue that individuals should be content with their actual situation,meanwhile others believe people need to try their best to reach their satisfaction. Although I agree on seeking the best outcome possible, in this essay, I will discuss both standpoints.

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In the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Owing to the developments that have taken place in the realm of technology,it is predicted that the majority of vehicles would be driverless in the future and just passengers will exist inside them.Whereas some positive footprints are associated with this revolutionary progress,in my point of view,its dire consequences surpass in various aspects.However,both sides are uttered here.

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A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In recent days, people seem to be more interested in social status and financial income than moral virtues. In my opinion, values such as trust, empathy and courage are far more important than social rank because social rank is extremely volatile and traditional virtues lead to strong relationships.

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