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Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services? Discuss the above and give your opinion using examples. v. 1

Nowadays, Education and health care is becoming a business. There is a discussion going on whether to provide them for free or people are responsible for paying to the services which they avail. This essay will discuss on the views and my opinion on both. If the facilities like education and health...

Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. v. 9

It is argued that recreational activities are of the same importance as traditional subjects. I totally disagree with this statement. This essay will discuss firstly, school’s main role in children’s life and secondly, how teaching subjects such as art could have a bad influence on the educational p...

When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time. v. 6

Some people argue that town planners should have a preference for more parks and gyms to be created than business districts and shopping malls. While I understand the concerns of people who hold this opinion, it seems to me that shopping centres are just as important as parks and gyms in a town. Th...

Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. IELTS Essay Sample Answer (1) v. 257 v. 17

Although it is sometimes thought that making activities, fun for kids improves their skills and creative abilities, there are arguments that reading might be preferred. In my opinion, I consider that children's ability to be creative and advanced in skills can be achieved successfully when they enjo...

Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be overcome? v. 8

Work has become an essential part in every human's daily life nowadays due to its severe importance. However, struggling to have a work-life balance has been a tenacious challenge that needs to be addressed. There are several reasons causing the aforementioned problem. Firstly, work allows the pers...

Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. v. 15

It is important to consider the methods of teaching. Some people believe that less time is spent on learning technical skills and too much hours learning facts. This essay agrees that large amount of period is allocated to the studying of theories and less time on proficiencies. To begin with, one ...

Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. v. 4

Firms sometimes request from people seeking for employments for private details. Although some people believe that such information may be necessary, other dispute this and argue that it is irrelevant. In this essay, I will discuss both these views and explain my support for the latter view. On the...

Now a days many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? v. 1

Communication among people is developed more when compared to the past because of technology and has many ways to interact with the people. Firstly, this essay will discuss about how the technology affected the types of relationships people make and secondly, this essay will discuss about the pros a...

Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. What other measures do you think might be effective? v. 26

Increase in automobiles leads to environmental and traffic problems. The rise in petrol price is the best way to solve all the problems. I completely disagree with this statement However, this essay will discuss about the other factors that might be effective. Firstly, When the cost of petrol is in...

Everyone should start eating vegetarian because it helps improve health. v. 1

It is often argued that it is more advantageous to choose a profession with high wage, even if it doesn't appeal to you at all. I completely disagree with this opinion and think that job satisfaction is much more important than salary. First of all, I believe that job satisfaction gives people a se...

Families who do not send their children to government financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that supports universal education. v. 1

These days, the increase in human population is creating a burden for major and small cities. While some people argue that to solve this problem countryside should be opened up to create more housing for people, but on the contrary some believe that the countryside should be preserved. I believe cou...

Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. v. 7

Some people hold a belief that schools should be a place where students study academic subjects to pass examinations rather than learn skills such as dressing and cookery. In my opinion, despite the significance of academic study and exams, students should also be taught fundamental life skills. On...

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? v. 22

It is important to note that stories from the news media are regularly being relayed with images. This essay agrees that these photos are more efficient that words. To begin with, one reason why the essay is in agreement is that photographs provide a real picture of a story. People are likely to be...

Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. v. 16

It is believed by some that art is an imperative subject for children in school, but others believed it is wastage of time. In my opinion, children must learn art in school because it will help to boost their creativity and confidence, but it will not on the cost of other subject. While it is belie...

In the recent years, many small shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development? v. 2

Shopping has always been considered as a vital part in people's lifestyle, whether buying personal items or daily grocery needs. With the modernization, infrastructure has improved in developing countries which led to the opening of multiplex stores. In my opinion, it has positively influenced an in...

Some think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. v. 1

In many cultures like, such as in the US, salaries are now given based on their performance and education they gained. However, although some think that providing far higher salaries for senior managers than the other workers, I believe that it is justifiable to offer high salaries for seniors for t...

Small town center shops are running out of business because rural residents tend to go shopping in big cities store. v. 1

Rural residents going for shopping in big city stores are resulting in small town centre shops running out of business. Exposure to new products may be argued as an advantage, but the detrimental effect of the products not being used locally and the fact that sometimes the same product may be availa...

Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. v. 9

Artists' play an imperative role in human civilization. Although the artists have less wage compared to other sectors, but they have support from non-profit organisations, and with the advent of technology they are recognized globally. Thus, I disagree with this statement. In this essay I will discu...

Many people have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? v. 10

Nowadays, several people are having a hard time maintaining their diets to a healthy level. While the main causes of such problem are lack of discipline from individuals and governments imposing higher prices of good quality foods, there are also practical ways that can be done to solve this issue. ...

Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. v. 123 v. 20

There is no doubt that social networking sites have a huge impact on society. Despite having brought global communities together, I agree that they have created many differences within the community itself. Social media sites, for example, Facebook, have opened new doors of communication for the in...