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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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In some countries a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while other believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

As all the countries are adding a step for making the future better, lots of opportunities are available for the citizens to learn and earn. Furthermore, in many countries, the payroll of an individual according to their roles and responsibilities has been a debatable topic. Some believe that the ruling party must define a fixed payment for each opportunity while other criticizes the fact and oppose the same. In my opinion, salary is the basic motivation for a person to work, to limit the same signifies less interest and concentration, as performance is no more a key to income.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people

From centuries, humans are able to preserve the past of the world through numerous museums. Over a period of time, many such places have been free of cost for the people to visit however few of them are priced. In this essay, I will discuss the various upsides of charging individuals for the same.

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Some people think books are losing importance as a source of information and entertainment. To what extent do you agree?

Book has been a great source of knowledge and entertainment for yonks. However, with an advance of technology and uprising of internet and visual media, it is losing its original place from our day to day life. I agree with this notion that the printed books are in threat in this digital era.

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Even in today's advanced era, many people believe that bicycles are the best way to commute from one place to another. How far do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, technology has made transportation more efficient and convenient. While many individuals argue that bicycles are still the best mode of commuting, others disagree. In my opinion, I strongly concur with the former view, as cycles are the most efficient way of travelling because of its convenience, health benefits and environment-friendly. In this essay, the aforementioned view shall be elaborated further.

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Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this can not be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that plants and animals are being affected by human activities in many ways. However some people consider this situation unavoidable and can not be turned, others opine that it is still possible to change this scenario just by following some appropriate steps. Discussing both the views will give my opinion in the essay below.

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It is common aspiration among many young peopleto run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?

It is undeniable that in today's world people's preferences towards the work have been changed. It is, therefore, the vast majority of youngsters prefer to become an entrepreneur, instead of working for someone. I firmly believe that it is far more advantageous to be a businessman, but its few potential negative aspects could not be ignored.

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Some people say that it is better for children to grow up in a city, while others say that growing up in the countryside is better. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

The upbringing of a child has been a contentious issue for decades, and everyone has a different perspective on it. While some individuals argue that the countryside is the ideal environment for a child’s development, others believe that urban areas have better opportunities. I strongly concur to the latter opinion, because children learn how to adapt in this fast-paced world and also receive better provisions in urban regions. In this essay, this view shall be elaborated further.

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Some people think that kids should be sent to nursery school before primary while others think kids should be kept at home with family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent years, pre-school culture for the kids has been flourished quite significantly, where the younger ones have to learn certain traits and ethics before starting their primary education. while some believe that this trend is pretty beneficial for the initial learning, others argue on the importance of parental supervision for the toddlers. In my perspective, home is the place where the kids learn the most; however, working parents have no option other than the kindergartens.

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In this modern world, healthcare is improving more than ever before, and consequently,the lifetime of people is on a constant increase. However, longer life is only desirable if the elderly are able to look after themselves and be independent, otherwise,there can be disadvantages for their family members.

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Many people believed that online education offers focus earning while others believe that on campus education is beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this day and age, technology has progressed at an unprecedented rate. While it is evident that online education is booming these days, others argue that on-campus education is more propitious. In my opinion, the later thought is more opportunistic because it offers a practical approach as well as fewer distractions. In this essay, these two points shall be elaborated further.

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Some people think that government should focus on environmental pollution and housing problem to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that people all over the world are facing several issues such as poverty, unemployment, pollution and many more. It is, therefore, some people contend that the state should consider the issue of environmental degradation and lack of houses so that diseases could be controlled. I firmly agree with the notion but it is not only a duty of the territory to save our environment from exploitation, but a common man should also be aware of it.

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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Mainstream media and TV channels have produced countless celebrities and idols. It is often argued that these stars are known for their glamour and luxurious lifestyles rather than the achievements they got, which spoils the young followers of them. I completely agree with this statement and shall present the reasons for it.

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Throughout history, people have dreamed of living perfect society,but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like.What do you think is most important element of a perfect in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?

Every individual tries to live in a civilization which is perfect in every aspect. But they are not aware of what a perfect environment is? In my opinion, honesty and positive attitude towards each other are the key elements of an ideal community. Furthermore, the approach to achieve a perfect world to thrive is to follow the rules set by the government.

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Some people claim that many things that children are taught at school are a waste of time. Other people argue that everything that children study at school is useful at sometime. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.

Certain people support the idea that some things that children are taught at school are useless, while other individuals believe that everything learned could be useful at some point. Although the complaints of the first group are understandable, in fact, children always benefit at least from the learning processes involved. And while I would like to see more practical lessons being taught, I support the idea that everything learned could be useful in some aspect.

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Many companies sponsor sports as a way for advertising themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In the contemporary world, it is common for the numbers of companies to promote themselves by investing budgets in sports. While some people are of the opinion that this statement brings benefits, others argue that there are demerits. This essay will elaborate further on both sides of this discussion and also show my perspective.

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It is important to ensure that children with a wide range of abilities and from a variety of social backgrounds mixed with each other at schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Children nowadays usually lack the social skill to be in contact with friends or classmates in group activities. Therefore, it is suggested that youngsters should attend at the schools which allow students to meet friends from different social backgrounds and hence, provide opportunities for them to learn an extensive variety of abilities through these experiences. This essay will explain why I agree with this practice for children.

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Some people think that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfacory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try to improve such situations. Give your opinion.

We, human beings face one or other challenges in every stage of our life. In those situations, we only have two options either accept it or put an effort for the greater good. While both options have their own advantages and drawbacks, I believe that energy utilised to make something better is never a waste.

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Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree?

The eating habits of the general public keep changing with time. Some prefer vegan food, some vegetarian and some prefer non-vegetarian. There is a section of people who think that everyone should turn vegetarian to safeguard themselves from health issues. I do not agree with this view.

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Some people think news has no connection to the people lives. So it is a waste of time to read the news in newspaper and watch television news program. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Although some individuals state that reading or watching the news is unworthy as it has no mentionable relevancy with regular life, I completely disagree with this statement because I think the news has an absolute connection with living and significant to enrich the knowledge.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that universities play a crucial role in educating society. However, while some people believe that universities should gear students exclusively towards subjects that are practical in use, I agree with those who believe that one’s degree of freedom in choosing one’s subject should lie with a student.

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