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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Women should have an equal role alongside men in both police and armed forces. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that females must be entitled to the same position as males when it comes to legislation enforcement. Due to the growing population and demands, governments are allowing girls to train and work in the military and police forces. I my own view, I strongly agree that women are capable and reliable for these positions.

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some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

University plays an inevitable role in a person life as it makes an immature a mature one. But this privilege is used by rich ones as the lower class is unable to offer their offspring to costly education of an institute. So, the administration should take steps by making higher education free for all kinds of classes whatever their budgetary circumstances are and I highly agree with it.

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While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people believe that the biggest problem which we face in the modern world is logging while others think that a sharp increase in global temperature has the most destructive influence on the environment. This essay will discuss both points of view and give my personal opinion about this matter.

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Some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people believe that everyone could produce quality artistic stuff, while others think talents and skills are needed to be an artist. While some believe that the untrained are able to make masterpieces, I would contend that in the artistic fields, talents are always required.

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Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sidea and give your opinion

It is been argued that children should be allowed to explore and experience a breakdown, however, the counterpart feels that guardians are responsible for this action and should oppose creating errors. Nevertheless, I think that through exposure to flaws, youngsters become emotionally stronger.

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Students should focus on learning in the classroom rather than show their status by wearing fashionable clothes. Therefore all students should wear school uniform. Do you agree or disagree

The importance of dress codes in educational academies has increased drastically. Pupils are expected to concentrate on their studies instead of displaying their social ranking by sporting trendy outfits in the schools. As a result, there has been a huge emphasis on wearing uniforms to schools to prevent any negative impact on their studies. I completely agree with the statement and will substantiate my view in the course of the essay.

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Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Several states have designated historical grounds in which the past and present handworks and crafts are displayed. It is argued that pictures, pottery and handicrafts of the local people should be given priority rather than those of the foreigners. While acknowledging the value of other counties' history,I agree with this opinion. The impact of local arts on the economy through tourism and the preservation of society cultures will prove this.

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Developments on science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Advancement science and technology have had a negative impact on the climate. Some people believe that a humble lifestyle will preserve nature, however, others think that technological and scientific approaches might tackle environmental issues. This essay will discuss both points of view and give my personal opinion on this matter.

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Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some that the state-of-the-art technological improvements in communication are deleterious to the relationship amongst people, whereas I state my view that it can bring some benefits to enhance the situation.

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some people think that everyone has the right to have access to university education, and that government should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

Education plays an important role in improving human resources of the countries, which some people believe should be accessible and available for every student, regardless of their financial statements. In my perspective, I strongly agree with this idea for several reasons, described in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that fixed punishment should be used for each type of criminal while others think that the situation of every offender and their motivation should be considered more to give the final verdict. From my point of view, I strongly agree with the latter view.

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Today, people are getting greedy and selfish. Some people argue that we should go back the old days and show respect for the family and community, so that we can make the world a better place to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are some debatable ideas heating an argument over the fact that humans tend to have a more self-centred and snobbish lifestyle. Some people assume that retracing these old days when people pay respect for others is an optimal method to enhance life quality. From my point of view, I consider myself an advocate of this statement.

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Some people think that it would better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, the process of industrialization has increased the inequalities between modern cities and rural areas. Indeed, the development of big companies has brought great advantages to many people while others have been left behind. Some believe that big corporations should move outside the cities, the point is if this will bring more advantages than disadvantages.

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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 extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Owing to the advancement of modern technology and innovation, the vast majority of populations nowadays prefer to receive information or news from online websites rather than purchasing physical books or newspapers and in the near ,future these printed books will be inexistent. From my perspective, I completely coincide with this statement but I believe that reading printed gazettes or books are better.

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improve the standard of living through economic development,however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

Many nations in the world understand that the standard of living can be improved by enhancing the economy. Nevertheless, a group of people believes that by pursuing such objectives, social value is lost. I deem that economic developments may bring more goods than harm.

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Limited money should be spend on computer equipment or good teachers. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Every organization needs finance to contribute operations process. Most educational institutes have limited financial support, either from the government or the private sector. Hence, people were argued about the field that should get more provisions between human resources or technology advancements. Although there are several factors needed in the decision, this essay will discuss both views and state my opinion.

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It’s time to ban social media. It has been shown that it has made life worse for people all over the world, from politics, to self-image, to the spread of disinformation. It is a social experiment that has not worked and it is time to say goodbye.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?

Our race has been non-stop in terms of developing many aspects of the human foundation, but there is one of the aspects called social media, which is a place where we can post or share anything for everyone that uses the social media, and since then it has been changing our lives dramatically. But there were some researches from the public showed that social media has been causing more harm than good, as the false information got spread wider around the globe, causing people life becoming more confusing, thus it is time to say *farewell to social media*. I fully disagree with that fact, since social media is not unchangeable.

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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The ratio of elderly people in many countries is constantly rising. Although some support the view this is good, others think in the opposite way. In my opinion, the youth must be a predominant category of states' residents. This essay will discuss both sides of the given problem.

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Some believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion with relevant examples?

The studying programs at schools should comprise of more fundamental disciplines, as some people think, while others believe that students will benefit from knowing special practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. In my opinion the first approach is better and this essay will discuss both views of the given problem.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In the current era, everyone is learning new skills and adding an extra bit of knowledge to their brain repertoire. Few people think that studying a foreign speech is useful up to the extent of working or travelling ,however, others believe that there are several other reasons where it can useful. In this essay, I will look at both sides of the argument and give my opinion.

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