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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Libraries should be shut down as better alternatives are available.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There has been heated debate on running of libraries for years now. Book centres should be closed as there are better alternatives that are readily available. I agree that, these places should be replaced by new and advanced computer centres.

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Companies should provide sports and social facilities for local communities. To what extent do you agree?

Recreational activities such as sports, cinemas etc., are mandatory for the development of healthier communities. Many people among us believe that giant business groups or entrepreneurs should organize several sports or cultural events open to the common public. I completely agree with this view because it is beneficial for both the companies and natives.

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5. Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Planting many trees everywhere could increase healthy environment for society while others argue that building housing must be a necessity for them. However, I totally agree that the drawbacks of having more houses will outweigh the benefits which will be investigated below.

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Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of education, from primary to tertiary education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?

It is often said that the right to education must be granted to people across all strata of the society and schools and colleges must be free to all. However, while I believe that schools must be free for all, colleges must charge tuition fee for the admission.

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Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money, so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, it is argued that the computers are substitutes of libraries while others valued the books. In my opinion, books should be highly praised than technologies' gadget in terms of abundant sources and affordable resources.

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In order to study effectively, it requires comfort, peace and time. So it is impossible for a student to combine learning and employment at the same time because one distracts the other. Is it realistic to combine them at the same time? Support your opinion with examples.

Although such topics, in all likelihood, never will yield a consensual agreement. A constructive dialogue on - distractions such as employment may affect a person's learning process - can lead to thought-provoking discussions. My view is that irrespective of the numerous arguments that exist on either side, in this essay I'm explaining why I agree with the above statement.

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Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Evaluation method of students' performance has always been an area of contention around the globe. Some set of people considers that formal examinations are the best way to judge the performance of the student. Some folks believe that continual assessment such as course work and projects are the right way of evaluating the performance. In my opinion, I believe that both the ways are reliable in assessing student’s performance.

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Some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibility towards our society. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In this day and age, many people think that their primary duty is to pay tax only, while there are others who feel that we have more responsibilities to our community. In my opinion, I believe that paying tax is one of our many responsibilities and there are other ways in which we can serve the public.

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We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.

Highlighting products an influential method to attract customers. A great deal of goods is displayed worldwide by several companies. I believe that it has vital impacts on our choices. Furthermore, it has both positive and negative influences on our daily lives.

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Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it would cause problems for younger. Do you agree or disagree? I

Recently, the debate on allowing people to work after the age of 60 has become heated. As far as I am concerned, I do not think that this would cause problems for younger.

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Some people believe that every human can create art. Other people think that art can only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, creating an art has become ever increasing trait in different fields. However, while some argue that anybody is able to be creative regardless of their area, I am with those who hold the opinion that art can be produced only by those who possess some special skills.

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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

In recent decades, many researchers have studied the importance of performing a fun activity with a kid. Indeed, to my mind, there is now convincing evidence that participating in an enjoyable activity with a child is able to enhance better skills and more creativity than reading. In this essay, I shall examine how research in permanent learning and looking from a child’s perspective on cases supports this view.

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A growing number of people feel that natural areas should not be exploited by people, and that they should be left as they are, while others argue that humans must use this land to satisfy their various needs, including farming and building. discuss both the views and give your opinion?

Many people believe that natural areas should be protected by individuals through avoiding exploitation, whereas others think that these lands should be utilized to fulfil all the needs of human beings, including for agriculture and housing. Although the growing number of people need more land space to plant crops that sufficient for them, I believe that this pristine areas should be conserved to prevent global warming.

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International events like the football World Cup other international sports occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is true that international games have contributed towards reducing tensions among nations and have presented an opportunity to demonstrate emotions of patriotism. I completely agree with this view and this essay will elucidate reasons which will support my view.

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Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There is a popular saying that the child is the father of the nation. The mould provided to them when they are young is what they are likely to become. While some people opine that cooperative children make better adults than competitive children, I cannot fully agree with this view. Competitiveness cannot be omitted entirely and I consider it necessary to some extent.

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

Gender equality is very significant in all respects of a country. It is said that females should be provided the opportunities to be employed as police or other law enforcement services. I will subscribe to agree the view fully despite some minimal drawbacks and put forward evidences as to why girls have the incentives and qualities to be police or others.

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In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why it is so and the outcomes of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Nowadays, many people migrate to other countries to work, and in many cases, they take their family members with them as well. There are some positive and negative things about this trend, but in my personal opinion it has more advantages than the disadvantages and the following essay will discuss them both in details.

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Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some that the asylum seeker should be provided shelter and daily basic needs by developed nations. I completely agree with this statement, and this essay will argue that why it should be done.

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Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local areas whenever possible rather than are imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree ?

Marketing international products rather than local products is controversial. Some people claim that the supermarkets must sell local food products whenever possible rather than imported foods. I completely agree with this statement, because local growers need to be supported and they can always be trusted.

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The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000, there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on the British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In modern society the transportation became one of the most essential needs. Therefore, the demand of owning a car grew immensely. With the growing number of cars, air pollution also increased to intolerable levels. As far as I am concerned regulations must be introduced to reduce the negative environmental effects of car use.

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