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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other. while others think that people have become independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the ever-connected modern world, some people think that we are more dependent on each other, while others argue that we have spread our wings and become individualistic. I agree with the latter stance, and in the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall discuss points and reasons to support my view.

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Some people feel that enterprses such as filmstars, pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money. Do you agree (or) disagree? What other types of job should be highly paid?

It has been observed that quite a few argue that movie stars, singers and athletes are heavily paid, these days. I completely agree with this opinion and think that salaries across different career paths should be regulated and standardized by the government. The salary of service category of jobs like teachers, nurses, doctors and agriculturalists should be increased.

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Some people think that hosting international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Nowadays, many countries run to bid to host mega sports events. Some people believe that if the race for those events is successful, it will benefit their economy, while others think that despite success or not, it causes many detrimental to their society. In my perspective, I partially agree with both views and will outline some reasons for that with examples.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree

Few people believe that individuals who are working in a stable job are more prone to be successful and happy compared to the people who are constantly alternating between work. Work is a place where we spend most of our time in the day in the present world and consequently needs to be chosen carefully. I completely agree with this statement and I will explain it further in this essay.

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Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

In today's modernized era, education plays a substantial role in training children. It is argued by some folks that teachers do not have to give children homework in the schools, while others believe it plays a significant role in educating them. However, I would like to shed light on my opinion in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy for them. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Animals as pets are always fun to have for many. Some believe that raising pets can help with children's emotional development while others think that younger ones have the risk of getting diseases from them. However, I agree that the merits of keeping pets override the minor issues as they can be tackled through other means.

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Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is clear that our society is based on rules and laws. There are many people who think that it would not function if ones were to do anything they wanted to do. In my opinion, I partly agree with this statement for several reasons, which I would point out in this essay.

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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?

It is argued that a few years down the lane majority of the individuals would prefer to surf online for updates on news and to read novels which in my opinion, I agree with the viewpoint as digitalization is the next step in the media industry.

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the growth of onilne shopping will one day lead to close all shops in towns do you agree or disagree?

In recent years the trend of online shopping has increased exponentially. This has led to a rise in buying a variety of items online ,for example: electronics, clothing, and personal care. Many believe that this will eventually close down all malls and stores in cities and towns. I completely disagree with this opinion because it becomes not only necessary but advantageous to purchase items physically and another benefit which many undermine is that shops provide options which are value for money.

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Some people today believe that world’s population increase is unsustainable and will eventually lead to global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Most of them say, that the rate at which the global population grows is becoming unmanageable and would potentially lead to major issues at the world level. At the same time, a minority of them mention, that it is needed, as it would help in global economic and societal development. In this essay, I am going to delve into details on both sides and put forth my say on this one.

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The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With urbanisation, the population in the cities is growing fast and so is the housing crisis, which brings along with it lots of other problems. Some argue that only government is the appropriate authority to deal with this rising problem. I strongly agree with this argument as the government can solve this growing issue by various steps, such as restricting the new landed residential housing by encouraging vertical apartment buildings and gradually expanding the city.

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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 or disagree?

Recently, governments all over the world started to put more effort into preventive measures than curative ones. I completely agree with these directives as it saves lives and cost less.

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some young people say that their mobile phone are the most important think they own. Do you think that the use of mobile phones is good. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Currently, despite the many drawbacks of our world, a myriad of people are considering this contemporary epoch to be the best of its kind. Personally, I agree to a large extent with this concept. However, not everyone does as there are many more interesting historical eras that should be considered. Thus, the underlying factors of this contention as well as my intuition will be further explained.

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‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

They say you fail because your wish to win is not strong enough. I disagree with this statement, and in the following paragraphs, I’ll explain my take on it.

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Some people believe that building cities vertically, with tall towers, is better than building cities horizontally. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

I believe that there is a group of people who would prefer the upward development of the city. In my point of view, I totally agree with this statement and the essay shall discuss both sides of the argument.

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In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution, and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

So many countries nowadays use recyclable shopping bags like paper or cloth, this has reduced pollution caused by plastics. A lot of nations, however, are reluctant to adopt these means despite the detrimental effects of plastic shopping packs on nature. I agree that a ban should be placed on them.

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some people believe that elderly employees are more useful to a company, while others believe that a young employees are better. Discuss both view and give your own opinion?

Opinions are divided on whether the aged or fresh workforce is beneficial for an entity. In my opinion, both types of employees have their own importance. Hence, the elderly and young workers are equally significant for the success of a corporation.

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The majority of news is bad news such as wars famines accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a balance of both good and bad news?

People usually come across bad accounts which as wars, famines and crime ,especially on social media. Recent research suggests that feeding bad advice on main channels or on home pages can be detrimental. I think, most individuals are taken attention by interesting events or competition between opposite humans, therefore it catches their eye easily. At the same time, the bad announcements should be shown as well as good reports.

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some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. what is your opinion about this? what other time in history would be interesting to live in?

It is sometimes argued that the most proper time to live on the Earth is now. Although there are many advantages of living in this period of time, I do believe that living in the last century is more appropriate. In this essay, I will discuss both programs.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at increasing sale. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

Advertisement plays a vital role in the success of companies which introduces numerous products to the public. Others opine that it will immensely help to increase the maximum sales quota, however, some are ignoring ads since it is just an ordinary matter. I will discuss both my views and opinion in the ensuing paragraphs.

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