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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, and laptops. Is it a good thing or bad thing? Discuss your opinion.

Some people think that buying newly releasing electronic products irrespective of the price has a plethora of advantages while others opine that it is a worse thing. This essay will discuss both the arguments in detail and provide evidence as to why, over usage of gadgets adversely affect them as well as the society.

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There have been a major advances in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In the past few decades, people have witnessed many technological advancements. In fact, these improvements considerably enhanced people's lifestyle. I agree with this view. Firstly, this essay will discuss about the recent technological developments and secondly, discuss how these developments ameliorated people's lives.

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Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Peoples opinions differ as to the essence of higher education. While some opine that the focus on gaining tertiary certificate is to get an appropriate work, others counter the view and think that it has a vast positive impact on people and on the public. In my strong conviction, I agree that it is more beneficial to an individual and the state because it helps in personal development involving gaining ideas on cooperation and communication patterns and also decision making which are important in building the economy of communities.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that the rising trend of purchasing online will finally lead to the breakdown of outlets in the cities and towns. I will completely agree that the online shopping industry will certainly destroy the offline market. This essay will initially discuss about the ease at which people can shop online for a variety of materials and then it will discuss about the perks offered in terms of discounts.

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In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live without any face to face contact with others.is it a positive or negative development in your opinion. To what extent do you support this development.

It is true that in the contemporary world the majority of people prefer to purchase products online, handling work from home and converse with their loved ones via social portals such as Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp.Whilst this scenario has both favourable and unfavourable impacts on an individual and the society as a whole.Before stating any opinion the essay shall discuss the same in the ensuing paragraphs.

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Some people feel that sports is beneficial to the society. Others, however believe that it is nothing but a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People have different opinions on the benefits of sports. Some argue that sports are useful for the society while others feel that sports are only for leisure. I firmly believe that sports are essential for the society and let us consider the differing opinions on the same.

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Does borrowing money harm friendship? Do you agree or disagree?

In the modern world, many people borrow or give someone cash on credit, and in many cases this individual is our mate. Although, many people believe that it will harm to the friendship, Personally, In my opinion, this is our duty - to support a loved one in difficult times, even if it can damage the relationship between the two friends.

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some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

A certain number of individuals feel that the only way the government can successfully tackle the rate of famine and poverty is by improving the growth of the economy, on the other hand others believe this growth is having a detrimental effect in the society and as a result should be shut down. In my opinion, despite the harmful effects of economic growth, I believe that growing the economy by building infrastructures will create jobs which will end the problems.

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Abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The exponential growth rate of miscarriage around the world has caused many controversies whether this phenomenon should be banned or behave like legal action. While there is solid logic behind pass a law to allow women to make a decision about this issue by themselves, some opponents are opposed to it.

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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 these views and give your opinion.

These days, many successful athletes earn millions of dollars through various sources by endorsing brands and high salaries. However, this is not the scenario in other sectors. Some people believe that this is entirely fair while others think that it is not acceptable. This essay will discuss both sides of the arguments in depth and will draw a possible conclusion with my opinion.

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Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls is separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There is an argument about educating children either they are boys or girls. Some parents think about the separated schools to learn their children in, but the others have another point of view, which is learning in mixed school will be more beneficiary for children. In fact, I totally agree with the second opinion because mixed schools have advantages over the separated ones.

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Smacking children is the best form of discipline. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

The act of smacking children has become increasingly popular among the general populace. More people are of the opinion that physical punishment is the most effective way of controlling a child's deportment. This essay will argue that although corporal punishment can have the desired effect in training a child, it need not be the absolute form of discipline.

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing ttaffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The rising levels of traffic and pollution can be controlled by enhancing the petroleum cost. I completely agree with this statement, because high price directly affects the product demand and this will also have a knock-on effect on other products, thus can lower gasoline consumption due to shortage of money.

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Some psychologists recommend that to overcome stress in daily life we should do nothing at all for a period of time in the day. Do you agree or disagree ?

Some psychologists suggest that we should not do anything for a period of hours in the morning and evening in order to reduce tension on a regular basis. I agree with this statement to some extent, but this is not the only solutions. This essay will highlight the other methods of overcoming such threats and express an opinion at the end.

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It is important that we maintain and protect the beautiful building of the past, even if it is expensive for countries to do so. Do you agree with this statement?

Historical buildings are valuable treasures for a country and should be preserved even if the government needs to spend hefty amounts for it. I completely agree with this viewpoint and my position is outlined in this essay.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To that extent do you agree or disagree.

Serious social and practical issues can result due to staying in a foreign language speaking nation. I completely agree with this statement because of diverse culture and language difference.

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Eating too much sugar is harmful for our health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is an individual’s responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is irrefutable that health is the most important jewel one can possess. There are some people who believe that it is the government's responsibility to control sugar intake of their citizens, while others argue that it is one's own responsibility. I tend to agree with the latter argument and in this essay I will support my opinion with examples.

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Government should pay more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

It is thought that the authorities need to spend national income on railways instead of roads. I totally agree with the given statement. This essay will highlight the benefits of constructing railways rather than roads.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that free facilities should be included in the society as a mandatory level for secondary academy programs such as doing charity work, upgrading the neighbourhood and involving teenagers in sports learning classes. I totally agree with the given statement. This essay will highlight the importance of unpaid community service in the country.

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Natural talents are more important than working hard to achieve success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In modern society, Natural talents are thought more important than working hard. Actually, there are lots of gifted people in different fields. I believe that talent and working hard are equal to achieve. The essay is aimed here to argue intelligence and diligence are both important.

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