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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that the information may be relevant and useful, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Having a job is a necessity for folks in all stages of their life because it is the main method that human uses to build a life. Some managers ask applicants for some information that they consider as personal. It may include what they interested in and even their marital status. Some people agree and others disagree. In my opinion, it is something important for the employer and the employee. In the following lines, both views will be discussed.

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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food , clothes and entertainment)is likely to result in a society of individuals who think about their own wishes . other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Although it is thought that children should not be allowed to decide on everyday issues like food, clothes, other people argue that young people should be made to decide about matters affecting them. It is my opinion that allowing kids to choose for themselves helps to raise better children for the future.

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Some people believe that the only way to see God is through Jesus, others think that there are other ways regardless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

To start with, there is no doubt about the existence of a supreme being. Although some people believe that the only pathway to God is through Jesus, others disagree and argue that there are various paths to seeing God. In my essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the latter view.

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Some people believe that the only way to see God is through Jesus, others think that there are other ways regardless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt about the existence of a supreme being. While some people believe that the only pathway to God is through Jesus, others disagree and argue that there are various paths to seeing God. In my essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the latter view.

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we cannot help everyone in the world that needs helps, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The writer’s view, there is a hot debate over helping to the everybody that needs it to run the universe. Although, the priority in each society should attend their situation. However, I also disagree with the idea that either governments or peoples should help them at any price. For the purpose, there are different ways, like supportive and charity international and regional institution.

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we cannot help everyone in the world that needs helps, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The writer’s view, there is a hot debate over helping to the everybody that needs it to run the universe. Similarly, the priority in each society should attend their situation. However, I also disagree with the idea that either governments or peoples should help them at any price. For this purpose, there are different ways, like supportive and charity international and regional institution.

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we cannot help everyone in the world that needs helps, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The writer’s view, there is a hot debate over helping to the everybody that needs it to run the universe. But the priority in each society should attend their situation. However, I also disagree with the idea that either governments or peoples should help them at any price. For this purpose, there are different ways, like supportive and charity international and regional institution.

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we cannot help everyone in the world that needs helps, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The writer’s view, there is a hot debate over helping to the everybody that needs it to run the universe. But the priority in each society should attend their situation. However, I also disagree with the idea that we should help them at any price. For this purpose, there are different ways.

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we cannot help everyone in the world that needs helps, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The writer’s view, there is a hot debate over helping to the everybody that needs it to run the universe. However, I also disagree with the idea that we should help them at any price. For this purpose, there are different ways.

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Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think that tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Over the years, technological development has made long-distance travel more convenient and safe. There was a time when crossing geographical boundaries of one's native land was immensely difficult considering the amount of time and expenditure it entailed. But with the modern world order, where almost all the nations are well connected thorough a vast network of cheap airlines, maritime transport and super-fast trains, taking a trip to abroad for the sheer purpose of pleasure has become mu...

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever course they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

The confusion about the course to study at the tertiary institution still remains one puzzle yet to be unraveled. While some sets of people think that undergraduates should be allowed to study the course of their choice others are opined that they should do subjects related to science and technology. In my opinion, I believe that learners should be allowed to take the path of knowledge they desire in school. This essay will discuss both views and give a reasoned conclusion.

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When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying to the fact that architecture requires thorough analysis into both the practicality and aestheticism, the determining factors of the existence of a construction. Both of these elements make various contributions to architecture. Hence, it is ill-advised to compare the importance of them. Accordingly, the aim of this paper is to express my opposition towards the statement.

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Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Other think that face-to-face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

With the invention of the internet, come the new spaces for people to socialise, such as social networks and chat rooms. Some people believe that these technologies allow them to befriend more people. Others argue that relationships should be established via real-world interaction.

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Sone people believe that the only way to see God is through Jesus, others think that there are other ways regardless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt about the existence of a supreme being. Although some people believe that there are various paths to seeing God, others dispute this and argue that Jesus alone is the pathway to God. In my essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the former view.

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Some people believe that the only way to see God is through Jesus, others think that there are other ways regardless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt about the existence of a supreme being. Although some people believe that there are various paths to seeing God, others disagree and argue that Jesus alone is the pathway to God. In my essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the former view.

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Some people believe that the only way to see God is through Jesus, others think that there are other ways regardless. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt about the existence of a supreme being. Although some people believe that there are various paths to seeing God, others disagree and argue that Jesus alone is the pathway to God. In my easy, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the former view.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some argue that the excessive use of electronic devices has positive results. While others believe that it has some adverse effects on children's mind and body, however, these side effects can be minimized. I think computer skills are not only helpful as a subject, but also in extracurricular activities.

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

Some would argue that it is better to instill competiveness among children, while others say that it is more useful for children to co-operate with one another. While being competitive helps young people to improve themselves, I believe that moral traits acquired by co-operating with one another is far better.

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