Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people feel bad about deductions of taxes from their salaries. They feel that their hard-earned salaries should be retained by them rather than paying a hefty amount to the local government as a tax. In my point of view, I disagree with this statement. Furthermore, I will explain some of the advantages that we earn by paying taxes.

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Some people believe today that everyone has a right to access to the Internet and that governments should provide this access for free. Other people believe that access to the internet is not a right and should be paid for like other services. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, most information is transmitted over the Internet. A strong dependency on this medium has been created, as personal, political and economic news and information are shared through it. As the Internet is so widely needed, many people believe that governments should provide this access for free. Others believe that Internet access should be paid for.

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The only way to solve the increasing crime rate of young offenders is to teach parents better parenting skills. To what extent do you agree?

Many argue that crime rate keeps on increasing due to bad parenting. Few others feel its nothing related to the parents. In my view, I disagree with the people who are blaming parents for their child's offence. I will try to discuss both the views and conclude with preventive measures.

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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Over the last century, the use of computers has increased dramatically. Nowadays, all disciplines and industries across the world are adapting to the digital world which is the result of the widespread use of computers. Hence, many people argue that the invention of computers has the highest significance in the last hundred years. I strongly agree with this argument. This essay will provide a few reasons why computers should be considered important.

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In some countries, the differences in ages between parents and children are greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, in some nations, the age gap between parents and their offspring are generally greater compared to decades ago. In my opinion, I believe that it can bring more benefits, as the parents will be able to support their children both mentally and financially.

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The majority of news being reported bad news such as wars, famines, accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think news should be a balance of both good and bad news?

Nowadays news channels are reporting pessimistic news among the nation all the time. The tidings which are revealed to the media is related to wars, famines, accidents and offences. This essay will outline the purpose behind publishing negative news and also explain why it is essential to maintain the symmetry of news.

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Some believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion?

Artificial intelligence is the trending technology right now across the world. Some people believe that eventually this technology will be used to develop robots which will replace all human jobs. I disagree with this statement, and will explain my viewpoint in this forthcoming paragraph in detail.

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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s life others think adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities.Discuss both views and give your opinion .

It is often argued that despite responsibilities, adult life is full of happiness, while some say that life during teenage is more jubilant. I believe that although the adult phase of life is full of joy, youth days are the happiest one.

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Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative form of medicine. However, at best, these methods are ineffective, and at worst, they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It is common nowadays that the people are moving to alternative therapies for their problems. In many scenarios, it is observed that such methods were not useful at all and were hazardious. As per my view, I highly agree with the fact that alternative medication with no research can be a waste of time and it may worsen the health condition further.

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The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Cars were first introduced as early as 1888. By the end of the millennium, usage of cars has spiked by almost 29 million. It is argued that other methods of transportation should be used and laws should be implemented worldwide to reduce the number of cars that are being owned and driven. This essay agrees that other forms of transport must be encouraged to bring down traffic and reduce air pollution.

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Question 3 Computers are becoming an essential part of school lessons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that electrical devices are becoming a significant part of our educational life. In the next phrases I will discuss the positive and negative impacts of this development.

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Many people are using credit cards or loans to run up huge personal debts that they may be unable to repay. It should, therefore, be made more difficult for individuals to borrow large amounts of money. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.

In today’s modern world, a lot of individuals are tending to use various kinds of banking services like credit cards, saving accounts and loans for different personal purposes. Some people are of the opinion that government and banking authority should make it harder for individuals to borrow a large amount of money and I strongly agree with it.

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Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is argued that in order to solve vehicle congestions on the roads, people should be encouraged to move to urban areas. This essay will illustrate the facts the disagree with this view, because more citizens means more cars on the roads and it would also lead to raise the number of passengers for public transportation.

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Many people today are spending more and more time travelling to work or school. Some people believe this is a negative development while others think there are benefits to spending a long time travelling to work or school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although, some believe that longer journey hours to work or school can be beneficial, other people consider that it can be detrimental. In my opinion, I think that people ought not to spend longer time during their commute, as it can decrease productivity and increase stress.

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Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that music, art and drama are imperative like other academic subjects and should be taught at the primary level. I am in favour of this idea because it will help children to release their stress and it provides overall development of the child.

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Managing global environmental issues should be handled by one organization on a global scale. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons & examples to support your opinion.

The serious issue of global environmental problems is increasing day by day. I totally disagree with this statement that such issues should be handled by a particular organization. This essay will discuss my opinion on how the public as well as the government should come together to fight against this major issue.

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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that increasing the price of fattening foods will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

People are becoming more obese in both developed and developing nations. It can be argued that increasing the cost of unhealthy food could help reduce its consumption and curb the health crisis that arises from it. This essay will argue that the problem of obesity can not be solved only by increasing prices of fatty foods.

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Prevention is better than cure. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree?

IN THE PRESENT TIME, MEDICAL PROBLEM HAS BEEN INCREASING DAY BY DAY DUE TO THE CHANGES THE LIFE STYLE AND THE RESEARCH AND TREATING THE HEALT ISSUES COULD BE EXPENSIVE THUS, THE BEST WAY TO SAVE THE PRICE IS INHIBIT THE DISEASE PROGRESSION AT INITIAL STAGE. FIRSTLY, THIS EASSY WILL PARTIAL CONCUR WITH THE ABOVE NOTION AS SOME PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DETECTED AT THE EARLTY STAGE AND SECONDLY, DISCUSS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ST THE BEGINNING OF THE DISEASE PROCESS. LASTLY, WHY THE FINDING SOLUTION CAN BE SO EXPENSIVE.

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In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

After a specific time and area in the US, teens are unable to step out of their homes, unless they are with older ones. I personally believe, that it should be an act of safety for them, however it's only possible to some extent. In this essay we will discuss the reasons behind the statement.

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Success is often measured by wealth and material belongings. Do you think wealth is the best measure of success? What makes a successful person?

Financial stability and material things are often measured to decide the success state of a human being. This essay disagrees that money cannot be considered in this comparison. This essay will first explain why financial stability is not enough to track a successful being, followed by a demonstration of the characteristics of a successful person.

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