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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. How do you think has changed the way we worked? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?

Nowadays, The usage of technology is becoming lifeline for the organizations. There is no doubt that the new machinery has eased the routine activities for the companies, however systems based on artificial intelligence needs calibration and might not be trusted entirely. In my opinion, automation is required for any organisation but, it cannot be trusted for every task. This essay will discuss about the benefits and disadvantages of technology dependencies.

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In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is an indisputable fact that a proper education is still out of reach for youngster born in rural parts of developing nations. With the concern being expressed over whether to build more schools and sending more teachers or the provision of computers and Internet access is the best way to tackle this problem, there emerged two opposing groups. In my opinion, the former concept seems more feasible.

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Modern technology is changing our world. This has advantages such as bringing people closer together through communication. It also has disadvantages such as destroying the differences between cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is undeniable that an advent of the technology has changed the people's lifestyle globally. Therefore, some people contend that it is beneficial as people can easily interact with each other, whereas other people have contradictory viewpoint and said that it is immensely spoiling one's cultural norms. This essay will discuss how the advancement in the technology is a positive development despite some potential risks of cultural extinction and I personally believe that there are immense benefits of this trend.

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Many people think that every individual is responsible for their happiness, but some people believe there are other external factors that influence us. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern world, many individuals are willing to be a fortunate person. In this regard, although some people believe that happiness is a state of mind, others feel that external factors can influence on people. Personally, I reckon that if each individual satisfy with his/her well-being and health, they can reach a sense of fulfilment.

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A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Health is an important aspect of a human body. Few claim that the authorities have to take responsibility of their citizen's well-being, but I completely agree that I am responsible for my own health. In the following essay the reasons that support my argument will be discussed.

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Many people think that public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVDs or videos. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, a library refers not only borrowing book, but also free access to electronic resource and computer. Some people opine that libraries are providing too much emphasis on hi-tech media and they feel it's not necessary. Modernization is, in my opinion, an inevitable tendency, the public libraries could attract youths as well as have an advanced effect, by having the option of lending latest technological media.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Children are not enough mature to differentiate between the right and wrong things. Punishment is mandatory to teach amorality and sophisticated as well as to stay away from worse actions. I agree with the statement because at this age they are too young to comprehend the sensitivity of mistakes. So, by applying some penalties they remember their faults and do not try to repeat them.

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big salary is more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagre?

It is undeniable that human being has to work throughout his life span in order to spend a better lifestyle. However, some people insist that the highest salaries in the job are more required than one's inner perfection towards the job. This essay will argue why high paying employment is an absolute imperative despite the potential benefits of individual's satisfaction in the task and I personally believe that satisfied work environment is entirely necessary.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have to many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Some people are of the opinion that we have got a huge number of options these days. In my point of view, I totally agree with this, because we are having a lot of freedom.

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Some people believe that there should be a law which prevents young people under the age of 18 being outside after midnight. Do you agree or disagree?

Indeed, spending time out of home at midnight has been often ever increasingly popular activity among youngsters. While some argue that the government should enact stringent laws against such teenagers to prevent them from going outside, I, however, agree with this view for two reasons.

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Some people believe that there should be a law which prevents young people under the age of 18 being outside after midnight. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many youngsters are staying outside their home after midnight. While some believe that the law should be imposed on them so that they are restricted to be at home rather than outside, I, however, agree with this view for two reasons.

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Some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent decades, traffic congestion has been increasing in many countries, causing some public controversy. Although some people argue that the best way to deal with this problems is building and widening roads, I still believe that government investment in constructing more rail and subway networks would be more effective.

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Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child’s academic development, while other think that a child’s teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Education is fundamental to the progress of a nation, a community or an individual. Many think that parents are the greatest influences for the academic development of kids, whereas some think that teachers have more impact. I think that both play an important role in the studies of a child.

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Some organizations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Dressing sense of employees in different businesses has become a controversial issue.While some individuals are of the opinion that it is essential for workers in workstations to wear proper clothes, others believe that the better quality work should be given more preference.This essay intends to delve into both sides of the argument in depth.I am in favour of the balanced approach of the given perspectives.

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Some people believe that adults always do exercise and sports because of the major sports events that shown on T.V like the Olympic Games and Football World Cup. While others say that there are many other ways to encourage them to practice exercises other than T.V shows. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an undeniable fact that, the people these days show a great interest in sports. Some people think that it is the influence of gaming events, like the Olympics and Football World Cup, which compels them to exercise. While, others argue that certain other methods could be applied to encourage people to work out, apart from these television shows. In this essay, I would like to discuss both these schools of thought and would suggest that the former point of view is far better than the latter.

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Today more people are overweight than ever before what is your opinion are the primary cause of this? What measures can be taken to overcome this epidemic?

In the modern era, where everyone wants to lead a luxurious life tends to ignore their health and family due to which multiple problems occur like obesity, which is considered to be the growing problem in kids as well as in youngsters.In this essay, I will discuss the reasons behind this problem and the corrective measures needed to overcome this issue.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent decades, the question of whether or not sports facilities should be invested to improve public strength has become a topic of discussions. Although some people suggest that money should be invested in other approaches, instead of building sporting facilities, I completely disagree with this statement.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, searching for information has been greatly accessible than ever. A part of the society thinks that it is important to keep some data confidential, whereas some say that educational knowledge should be available to all. This essay will discuss why restricting some data to the public might be good, but why sharing such data will be more bounteous to the readers.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too invaluable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and five your opinion.

Nowadays, having access to data is one of them issues that people have different ideas about that. For many, it is rational to give free access to data on subjects such as science, industry and university, while, some individuals think that some data are worthwhile and it is obvious to do not share them freely. There are rational arguments on both sides of this topic which will be discussed in detail, followed by my point of view.

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Some people say sports events help in world peace. Do you agree or disagree?

From the ancient era, games play an important role in spreading peace around the globe. I completely believe that these events not only bring the national leaders on one stage, but also start the talks between the two nations.

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