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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people say that education system is the onlycritical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Nowadays, many people give much more focus to create the best development of knowledge in order to ensure the country's expansion. The majority of people believe that the nurture is the only essential method for the advancement of a native land. However, another factor also plays vital role in reading for the growth of the state. I disagree with the given statement and express an opinion at the end.

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Should young people follow older people’s example or it’s good for them to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views on how young citizens should plan their future. Although, some assert that they should follow the older generation’s path, others argue stating that, the youngsters should be encouraged to think independently. In this essay, I will examine both the perspectives and state my opinion.

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Some people believe the 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

It has been argued by many that traffic problems can be overcome by developing alternate means of travelling like trains and subways, whereas some are of the opinion that it can be solved by laying more roads and widening the existing tracks. In my opinion, I believe that spending money on other ways of travel will solve the issue.

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Some people think that governments should ensure that their people stay healthy; others think it’s the responsibility of the individuals. Discuss both sides of the argument and provide your opinion.

It has been argued by some people that the provision of health facilities is the prime responsibility of the state, whereas some have the opinion that it's the duty of the individual to remain healthy. In my opinion, I think that the government must ensure the availability of best medical setups.

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Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is thought that the traditions of a community should be followed by the youngsters. However, others argue that people should be free to act like an individual. In my opinion, youth should get freedom. Even so, it is also necessary to follow own rituals. This essay will highlight both the given statements.

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Some people believed that entertainers are more important than scientists. Do you agree or disagree?

There are different types of people in the society, where we live. Some of these are entertainers, while others are scientists. Every individual has a specific role & responsibility in life. According to some people, entertainers are more precious, whereas another set of humans considers scientists to be of more importance. However, I totally disagree that humans from an entertainment background are more crucial.

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

In the modern days people are having numerous choices in their lives, from food, clothing, education as well as communication. Indeed, I agree with this viewpoint, because technology has changed our lives over the years in a very comfortable and convenient manner.

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Some people think that zoos are cruel and that all zoos should be closed. However, others think that zoos are useful for protecting rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Zoos are a popular destination to spend time and learn interesting facts about the wild animals. Some people claim that zoos are merciless towards animals and should be banned, while others argue that, that is not the case. In this essay I will examine both the perspectives and provide an opinion.

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Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in the future. Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is now common to mix the university free time with a part-time activity, some may think this improves prospective access to enhanced quality of life. On the contrary, there are some that find work while studying bad for the learning capacity. I will argue why having a job while being a student is a smart way to transition to adulthood.

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Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, we have more tools to do business, grow our capital and look forward to having a better future, but that does not necessarily mean we can ensure joy. In this essay, I will try to explain further how having a big fortune is far from being the cause of happiness.

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Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion

Nowadays some are of the opinion that young people should go to school, on the contrary, other people think it is more beneficial to homeschool children. I will discuss the advantages of both approaches to teaching children and express my opinion on this matter.

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The government should allocate more funding to teach science rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?

Allocating funds from the government in the field of sciences is considered important for the progress and development of a country. I partially agree with this opinion. While it is important to provide sufficient financial help to the scientific researches, it is also necessary to give importance to other sectors too.

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Some people believe that the museums and historic sites should be open for free for children under 18. Do you agree or disagree?

As compared to the past decade, there has been a decrease in people visiting historic sites. Some people argue that the cost to enter the museum for kids and teenagers should be free. I strongly agree with this view. In my opinion, it is necessary to give education about our ancestor's relics and history to the younger generations by promoting them to visit the museum and historic sites. I shall explain the point and present logical arguments, followed by some examples.

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Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?

Some people believe that Universities should provide skills and knowledge which can help them later in their workplace. Few others think that educational institutions should only teach the coursework irrespective of its usability in the industry. In my opinion, Universities should equip students' with adequate skill set.

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In my countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places.It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree ?

The legislation of some nations bans smoking in public areas, which forces smokers to go outdoors to consume cigarettes. From my perspective, the laws are correct since they equally benefit the consumers and society.

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machine translation is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans . Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that language translation by artificial machines is less precise and slow in speed. Some people say that the machines are not likely to take the part of humans. Even though people are the inventor of these things, I disagree with this assertion that there is no immediate threat to human's employment in this role.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Investment from authority is considered as an essential marker for any kind of development in a country, but whether the endowment should be allocated in the service sector or should not be used in music and theatre, is a matter of discussion. I believe that investing money on both sides is essential.

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Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.

There is a believe in researchers that artificial intelligence will be more powerful than human beings. Although some opine that is a drastic invention, I personally think it is a wonderful scientific creation for us which assist us in automation.

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Some people think that paying taxes is enough to contribute to the society. Others argue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities. Discuss, what is your opinion?

Some opine that paying regular taxes is a sufficient contribution to the community. Others say that a good taxpayer should do more good works than that. While regular tax and vat from the civilian help to the developments, I personally believe people ought to participate others social work such as obey the law and order and try not to pollute the environment.

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Reading comics only rot the children's mind than to provide any good education. How far do you agree/disagree with this?

Over the years, comics have been the best way to the refreshment for children/s brain. It is often considered that reading these types of books will make the brain of a child rotten while some contend with this and think it is a good source of intellect.

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