The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Writing Task 2
Band 8 Opinion Essay IELTS Writing Samples
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Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in. To what...
Governments should lower arts budgets to allocate more money to education. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
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Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe in the idea of school children wearing a school uniform, but should teachers as well be required to conform to a dress code?
Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society?
It is more important to spend public money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what...
Libraries should focus on improving their technological resources rather than building a large collection of printed books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look...
Individuals should not be allowed to carry guns as it increases crime and violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?