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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

Due to the overcrowding of the planet, the amount of trash that is being produced is alarming. The government is unable to cope with the tons of rubbish effectively and sustainably. In this essay, I will outline the reason for it and discuss how governments can help ameliorate this concerning situation.

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Some think that instead of preventing climate change, we must learn to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree

I strongly hold the view that all individuals in the world should consider our future. Instead of getting used to climate change, we should think about how we can protect our nature. In this essay, I will provide more detail from my perspective.

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Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents' responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments' duty. what is your opinion?

A large number of people believe that the maintenance of their community should be the responsibility of the government rather than that of the resident. I believe it is a shared responsibility between the neighbourhood and the authority. This essay will discuss the merit and demerit of both sides.

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some think that sportsmen earning more money than people with important professions is fair, while others think vice versa. The forthcoming essay will discuss both of these views along with my opinion at the end.

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Many parents choose to teach their children at home rather than sending their children to school. Do you think the benefits of home-schooling outweigh its drawbacks?

Nowadays, many parents choose to have their children study at home rather than send them to school. There is a clear disadvantage of not being able to socialize with people their age, however, I believe that homeschooling has more positive consequences as having a safe environment while studying and learning at their own pace

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Q. Some people think a country benefits from a large proportion of young university students, others think sending young people to universities only lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both sides and give you yr opinion.

Youth and education play a crucial role in a province. A bunch of people think that to become a successful person, as well as for the development of the country, they need higher studies despite other assumes that it leads to graduate unemployment. In my opinion, I consider that fully educated students are a great future for the rustic, I will demonstrate both of my points in my further writing and try to conclude it.

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The question was: Some people think that to be successful in sports one has to have physical strength, however, some others think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The question of how to be successful in sports has long held a fascinating sway over scientists, psychologists, biologists and curious minds all over the world. Although mentality appears highly important, there is plenty of evidence suggesting that physical strength is the most determined factor contributing to success in this field.

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Nowadays, full-time university students tend to focus on their studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An increasing number of people argue that engaging in different activities at the same time as studying is of the same importance for students who have full-time scheduled university lessons. While focusing on studies is a vital part of the improvement of students, I believe that they should spare some time for socializing and participating in internships, as well.

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Some people say that Ebooks and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines to what extent do you agree or disagree.

As an introduction, rapid global development with considerable advancement in technology is keeping people away from printed books and magazines slightly. Some people believe that such technological improvement will be resulted in replacing reading materials with online methods. However, I strongly disagree with the idea as the parents in current era value conventional methods of learning and guide their children away from computers.

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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Celebrities are an inherent part of our lives. We see them practically everywhere. There is no doubt, that due to their talent, they are paid so much money that many people may only dream of. However, there is always a group of the community that feel that such entertainers should not earn this much. In my opinion, I believe that there is nothing immoral about their salaries. However, there are other sectors that should earn as much as them.

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some people feel that using technology is the best way to solve all our current and future problems in society, while others think we are becoming dependent and should focus on other solutions. Do you think that benefits of technology outweigh the possible disadvantages?

Over the past few decades, there have been tremendous advancements in the field of technology, which have made our lives convenient and comfortable. It is often argued whether it is the best solution to our present as well as future issues. Some people believe that as we are too dependent on technology, we must concentrate on other choices we have in order to reduce dependency. I disagree with them, and this essay will elucidate my assertions along with the advantages and disadvantages in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think it is more important to spend public money on prompting healthy lifestyle in order to spend it on the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that we should invest more in encouraging healthy lifestyles rather than illness curing. I totally agree with this argument because a balanced routine can resist diseases and the former strategy is more effective economically than the latter one.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development.

People have different views on the influences that the migration of villagers has on themselves and society as a whole. While there are some positive effects on individuals and society as a whole, I do believe that the advantages are outweighed by the disadvantages.

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Famous sportsmen often earn a lot of more money than people in other professions. Although sports is important in our lives, everyone should be equal and such big incomes of sport professionals are unjustified. Do you agree or disagree?

Earning of popular sportsmen is quite more than various other working individuals.Due to this some pears opine that is inequality in other professions and there should not be the same income for all jobs. l disagree with this statement and intend to discuss my views further.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual Doctor. Do you think is a positive or negative development?

For decades, the enthusiasm for alternative medicines is being increased among people as time goes by. More and more folks turn their backs on modern medicine all around the world. I completely agree with this point of view. In this essay, I will explain my view with relevant examples.

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Some people believe that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future careers. Others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Through learning anything in the world can be accomplished. Therefore, students must pursue their higher studies for a promising future thinking of some people, whereas, others believe that education is not the right path yet a successful career can be achieved through experience. Analysing I believe that there are plentiful examples of community who dropped out the college, nonetheless, studies are the ultimate way to prepare for upcoming years.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

According to the passage, all fuel-based wagons should be banned and electric wagons can take a replacement. However, I would agree with that as I believe electric vehicles are environmentally friendly and economical.

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Given the rise in criminal activities across the world, many people believe that long jail term is the only solution to this problem. Others, however, think that it is re-education and rehabilitation that holds the key to solving this problem. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, criminal activities across the world have risen tremendously. Some people believe that a long jail term is the only solution, though others think re-education and rehabilitation is the effective way to solve this problem. I believe that re-education and rehabilitation are important as the duration in jail.

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Many people join the distance-learning programs (study, learning material, post, Tv, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending college or university does. DO you agree or disagree?

Over the last decades, the online world has completely changed our perception of reality, as well as our educational experience. Today more and more people and organisations opt for a distance-learning format, however, there is no mutual understanding on the matter of benefits that such a format provides. Personally, I strongly disagree with those, who reckon that online education is less advantageous than offline one.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Today,more and more people think it is important for them to take risks,no matter whether in any lives.In my opinion,this mind has advantages overweigh disadvantages.

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