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IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 8.5

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governemnts to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

A significant amount of global attention has been drawn to the issue of recycling. Consequently, this essay is going to be on the effect of this development on people's lives in the contemporary world, and I will invoke the merits and demerits of recycling with the probable causes, effects and solutions in order to reach a conclusion with the help of reasons and examples.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Regarding public belief, our society with diverse cultures can connect to each other and also to other ages with music. I totally agree with the given statement, believing that music has a powerful hand to connect us to other countries with foreign languages and different cultures. In addition, it can make a bridge for different ages. This essay intends to express my justification.

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Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Few people believe that it is quite essential for children to spend more time studying books rather than playing video games or watching television as it has more long-term benefits than the latter. I completely concur that youngsters should be inculcated with a habit of allocating most of their schedule to reading as compared to digital devices, however, they should not be completely shunned away from them.

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Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local person when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this modern age, global tourism has been rapidly growing. Some would say that foreigners should pay extra charges if they want to visit historical and cultural attractions in any country. On the other hand, some people argue that local residents should be given fair and equitable treatment. I am of the view that non-locals should pay higher fees in order to reap the benefits of the country’s economy.

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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and insterets whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People make important decisions when it comes to choosing jobs. In other words, they try hard to find a suitable place to work, which meets their various demands. It is often controversial that applicants are required to provide personal information such as hobbies and marital status by employers. I generally disagree with this for the following reasons.

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Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of arts by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, there is a paradigm that several public places like museums and galleries as places to display art objects are not relevant to preserve because whenever we would like to see artefacts from the past we can exert a computer. However, I do not have the same perspective as an earlier statement and I shall detail why those areas are still essential for us.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Currently, the majority of businesses often show potential customers how their products are distinct compared with current counterparts in the market through the media. From my perspective, this phenomenon is caused by some reasons and I am convinced that it has more drawbacks than benefits mentioned in this essay.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and personal lives Do you think the advantages of taking it outweigh the disadvantages?

Undeniably, there are always risks in both professional and personal lives which are believed to be taken by every individual. Through these exposures, human beings can have more experience and become masters and careful in their lives. From my perspective, I believe that the benefits are more significant than the drawbacks.

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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and societies To what extent do you agree?

It is believed by a large number of folks that social media have a negative influence on both communities and human beings. I completely disagree with this essay's statement because Facebook connects thousands of people with each other as well as provides some valuable information to societies.

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Some people believe that the most important aspect of their job is their salary. Others think that the job itself is the most important. What do you think is the most important aspect of a job? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.

It was discovered that some employees preferred having a highly profitable source of income, while others were inclined to commit to a position out of enthusiasm. Although pursuing a career that you are genuinely passionate about may seem fulfilling, it is the least feasible option in this economy. I think that selecting a profession based on how worthwhile the stipend being offered is, is the more proactive decision because it allows you to cover immoderate expenses and make plans for the future.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

It is argued that all vehicles in the future, will not have drivers. There are some positive points and negative sides to this viewpoint and I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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New parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In parenting, there is an opinion that new parents should acquire multitudinous aspects about how to teach their toddlers. I strongly agree with the earlier perspective which will be detailed in the following paragraphs.

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Many people believe that high schools should focus their education on mathematics and science, rather than covering a wider range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

During our academic journey, we are taught about multiple subjects and we cover certain fields more than others. Commonly, some of the main courses focused on are mathematics and science, and some people claim that these latest should be the main principles of education. Personally, I envision that a balanced curriculum should involve scientific courses but also non-scientific ones such as literature or art, and this essay will further elaborate on my point of view.

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‏Smoking in Public Place.Please give your opinion.

There is no doubt that smoking has been a topic of debate for many years . in a country where freedom of choice is a basic right, you can’t expect all smokers to quit the habit no matter how many folks are against it. However, parties against smoking argue that smokers should not be affecting other people with the harmful effects of cigarettes through secondhand smoke and believe smoking must be banned in public places. I will argue the pros and cons of this in the following essay.

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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

Nowadays, news media, which can provide visual information alongside written commentary or live correspondence, oftentimes present pictures or video stills to viewers and newspaper readers. Some people hold that pictorial information serves better the purpose of keeping public opinion updated, while others consider proper wording as an indispensable and foolproof tool in every journalist's arsenal, be it for precision or accuracy. This essay will address the issue by taking a balanced approach.

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“Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”

It is true that tuition fees of undergraduates are sponsored by the labour force in several parts of the globe. From my perspective, this action is beneficial to a certain extent. The following paragraphs would shed light on my viewpoint.

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Some people believe that the only purpose of a zoo is entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?

It’s argued that the sole purpose of a zoo is entertainment. I entirely disagree with the given statement.

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Some people say that the idea of having a career with one company is an old-fashioned one. To what extent do you think having several different jobs or careers is better than a career with one company?

It is true that there are many perspectives in terms of careers or occupations. Although some people believe that sticking to a single career still has significant advantages, I am of an opinion that people having many jobs are more satisfied with their careers and experiences compared with those who only work in one company.

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Some people believe that Arts (such as painting and music) do not improves people’s life and, therefore, government should not spent money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

While some argue that the government should not invest a considerable amount of money in art sectors, others believe that it is worth consuming some money on cultural assets as they may enhance humans to make a better life. I generally agree with the latter statement as explained below.

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Smoking is banned in public place. Do you agree or disagree

There is no doubt that smoking has been a topic of debate for many years already. And in a country where freedom of choice is a basic right, you can’t expect all smokers to quit the habit no matter how many people are against it. However, parties against smoking argue that smokers should not be affecting other people with the harmful effects of cigarettes through secondhand smoke and believe smoking must be banned in public places. I will argue the prods and cons of this in the following essay.

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