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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be replaced by electric cars. Do you agree or disagree?

GREEN HOUSE EFFECT HAS THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. THEREFORE, SOME PEOPLE ARGUED THAT WE SHOULD ONLY USE THE CAR RUN THROUGH ELECTRICITY RATHER THAN USING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE POWERED CAR. I STRONGLY AGREE WITH THIS VIEW POINT, AS THERE ARE MANY DEMERITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF PETROLIUM CARS. THIS ESSAY WILL DUSCUSS, FIRSTLY THE BENEFITS OF HYBRID VEHICLES; SECONDLY SHOWS THE SCARCITY OF AVAILABLE FOSSIL FUEL RESOURCES ON THE EARTH, FOLLOWED BY A REASONED CONCLUSION.

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Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also has a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion

Nowadays, there is a surge in the number of students studying abroad. While studying overseas may bring a variety of benefits, some people argue that it also has remarkable drawbacks. From my perspective, I believe that pros are likely to dominate the downside.

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Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

It is true, that the digital pre- and post-production of movies becomes increasingly popular. With a rapid growth of technologies, the necessity of shooting films in the specific areas slightly ceases to exist. I believe, that it is a gigantic step forward for a bulk of aspiring cinematographers.

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Everyday millions of tons of food is wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? How can this be solved?

There is a survey that a huge quantity of the food items is thrown away across the globe daily. I believe that it's due to poor management and irrational distribution of the resources. The issue can be solved by making laws for the production, procurement and the destruction of all the edibles.

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Libraries are irrelevant in the age of the internet and should not be publicly funded. Do you agree or disagree?

It is a fact that the internet is in an outstanding position as it used globally in this era of advanced technology. This has caused many people to think that funding the public libraries is inappropriate. In my opinion, I firmly disagree with the aspect to stop financing the public libraries because they are convenient and socially important for every community.

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It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Nowadays, humanity is becoming developed, and there is no denying the fact that this phenomenon changes the culture and habits of some communities. Although over-reliance on technology may cause that traditional customs become forgotten, in this essay, I will investigate whether technological advancements are able to coexist with historical tradition.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumers goods reflect the power of advertising and not real need of society in which they are sold. What extent do you agree or disagree ?

Nowadays, many people believe that a growing trend of the sales of famous products is mainly because of advertisement rather than its original demand in the market. I completely agree with the above statement and will support my argument with strong evidence.

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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.

Technology has been flourishing by leaps and bounds and providing us new avenues to keep ourselves updated with the latest news and current affairs. Therefore a fair amount of people believe a conventional way of newspaper and magazine reading will be disappeared. I do not accord with this given statement owing to the several benefits it extends such as easiest and cheapest source of news which will be discussed further in the essay.

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In any field — business, politics, education, government — those in power should step down after five years. Do you agree?

Some people argue that the leaders of business, government, politics or any other field should be in charge for no more than five years. From my point of view, it is definitely justifiable because this approach may benefit both the individuals and the industries. This essay firstly will present the advantages of stepping down after five years of performing in high managerial positions for individuals and after that, the benefits for the industries of this will be provided.

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Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people have views that making harsher penalties is the best solution to decrease traffic accidents, while there are some opponents who argue that there are a variety of methods to achieve the same goal. I believe that it is better to combine all these methods.

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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is commonly believed that, studying scientific courses such as, Science and Technology are more important than studying History at the main time. In my opinion, while I tend to believe that studying History reflects our awareness about the cultures and civilizations, I agree that both Science and Technology much important in schools in the development of the country.

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One of the prime times for advertising on TV is when children get back from school. Some people think that advertisements aimed at children should not be allowed. What is your opinion?

Advertisements play a major role in influencing the buying decisions of customers. Most of these ads are aired in the evenings when children are back from school and sitting in front of the television. Some people opine that commercials targeting young kids should be banned. Therefore, I agree with this view to a great extent because in my opinion, excessively promotional ads have a devastating effect on children.

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Nowadays because of digital technology it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

These days, films are not only could be made by studios, but also by ourselves due to the development of digital technology. While I agree that making movies on our own is very beneficial, I believe that this advancing will also raise fears of mass-unemployment.

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Nowadays, there is no need for museums and art galleries anymore. Since everything is accessible through internet. People can find any historic fact there. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons and examples of yours personal knowledge.

In the contemporary world, due to noticeable progress in technology most events take place online, and the craft industry is not exempted from this fact. However, I completely disagree with visiting foundation, historic places, and profession exhibitions online.

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Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.

How to raise kids is still a big question in front of many people. It is often believed by the few sections of the society that children should get training in schools about parenting. I completely agree with this view, and this essay will explain various reasons for my standpoint as well as some qualities of good parents.

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Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Education is not just about going to school or university and getting the degree or certificates. Lately, institutes are putting a lot of pressure on children for the test and the same on the teachers to prepare tests every now and then. In this essay, I advocate my agreement with the statement.

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Many people feel that urban environments are more unhealthy than they have ever been. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What measures can be effective in tackling this problem?

Nowadays, structure, urban communities, metropolitan areas, has significantly changed because of the developing business area. Some people believe that living in the city is currently turning out to be more and more unhealthy. Personally, I will feature a couple of mental causes and recommendations on how to improve this circumstance.

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Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country. Others think that they should live in a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

It is true, that some highly-motivated individuals are prone to imbibe a rustic's cultural habits and practices. However, the others believe, that they should be attached to their homeland's principles. Personally, I would stand with the former opinion as it provides strong personal development.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.Others,however,believe that school is the place to learn this.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The children are considered as the future of the country. Some people have a conception that only the good parenting has potential to mould children into responsible member of society. On the other hand, not all people in accord with this. They consider a school is appropriate place where a child can learn to become a lawful citizen. In my opinion, both parents and good schooling help children turning into good civilian.

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Many people are copying famous celebrities from magazines and TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a good idea to copy celebrities?

It has been observed that more people are trying to imitate popular actors and actresses from the media and other publications such as articles and newspapers. The possible reasons for this are, masses are huge fans of their favourite stars and get attracted to their lavish lifestyle. However, I believe that it is a negative development as it can only bring temporary happiness to the audience and they may forget their personality. This essay discusses the above-mentioned points in detail.

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