Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?

Life has become much more difficult than the past. This has led to increased stress related illnesses around the globe. Stress has become a problem in today’s world because of increased job load and poor diet. It can be solved by having a balanced work-life routine and improving dietary habits.

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Schools should do more to teach students about their health and wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?

Human health and wellness are vital, so educational institutions should add extra initiatives to educate students about these two aspects. This essay agrees that additional measures are required to make pupils aware of general health and fitness. Allocating sometime, especially for teaching about the human body and its requirements apart from regular curriculum will benefit the students and two measures will be further discussed as a way to make students aware of them.

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Many people think that every individual is responsible for their own healthy lifestyle. Other believe that governments should take care of it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is little doubt about how vital it is for people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, but there are conflicting views as to who should be responsible for its promotion and enforcement. Although some believe that the government should shoulder this responsibility, others, myself including, think it should be every individual's duty.

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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Model

I do not think the fact that fewer and fewer languages remain in use every year is an important matter as it leads people to live more easily and comfortably.

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

The average percentage of obesity is showing incline in contrast to the well-being and physical fitness of people which is falling. The increase in the rate of the heavy masses is the result of unhealthy lifestyle. This essay will first discuss the reasons which are contributors of illness, and secondly will state the initiatives that can be adopted to resolve the health issues.

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Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is no doubt that the retirement age of people in an organisation is a controversial issue. It is argued that companies should relieve workers who are 55 years in order to give room for the younger generation. Personally, I completely agree with this viewpoint because of its many benefits.

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Some people prefer activities and lifestyle of hot places, whereas others prefer the cold places. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is a school of thought favours to live, and enjoy in places with hot weather, whereas others prefer to settle in low temperature places. From my perspective, it is more enjoyable to live in semi- and tropical places as it has an upsurge of things to see and visit and much more, it less likely risks human lives with extreme illnesses such as cold and flu.

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Alot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents pressure.Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports.

The best attitude of an athlete is to accept shortfalls and celebrate successes.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

Many people think that the punishment of the children is the best way to teach them to be a good person. This essay disagrees with this, because the children who was punished when they was young, they may grow up with a depression. A better way to teach them is giving the love and talk what the true and false.

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Some people believe that men and women are equal and so women should be able to do any job they want. Others feel that men and women are not equal and therefore there are certain jobs which are not suitable for women. What is your opinion?

Gender equality has come a long way in the working environment. There are certain people who argue that woman have equal rights as men and should be given the same opportunities. However, this is refuted by others who feel that women are not able to perform various tasks which men can do. This essay will discuss why women are capable of doing the same work as men and if give the chance, produce better results.

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It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime is a direct influence of the increase in violence in media. To what extent do you agree with the above statement?

Many believe that the atrocity and rage covered by social media strongly impact young minds and encourage them to indulge in corruptions. In my opinion, media do play a vital role in accelerated juvenile crime, however, it is not the sole reason to be blamed for. This essay describes how youth gets influenced by the media and why the media should not be held responsible alone for increasing criminality among youngsters.

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Government investment in arts such as music and theaters is a waste of money. Government must invest that money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

The government is responsible for laying out funds to run its various sectors. The arts and the public sectors are among the many sectors that benefits from government investment. It is disagreed that financing the art industry by the government is a waste of finances. Analysing its major role of entertaining and educating the people, as well as creating employment for the masses will prove this.

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Some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?

People often debate what the appropriate retirement age is. According to some, having a standard retirement age for all professionals is not fair. I agree with this view. In my opinion, people working in industries that demand higher levels of endurance and agility should be given early retirement.

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Art can be seen as the artist's sleight of hand on his mood. Many individuals argue that it is a very important course at school for teenagers while others believe it is useless. This essay will discuss that why art is not considered a crucial subject and why it should be mandatory at school.

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Some people think that excessive use of smart phones badly affects teenager’s literacy skills. Do you agree or disagree?

In our current society, smart phones have become a necessity for almost everyone. They are useful gadgets for people to stay connected. Most teenagers start to own a mobile phone when they are in high school, for them to contact their parents or loved ones.

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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

Even though music is seen as an art of universal appeal, I do not agree that it is a way of bringing people of different backgrounds together.

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Some people believe that men and women are equal and so women should be able to do any job they want. Others feel that men and women are not equal and therefore there are certain jobs which are not suitable for women. What is your opinion?

Equality has come a long way in the working environment. There are certain people who argue that woman have equal rights as men and should be given the same opportunities. However, this is refuted by others who feel that women are not able to perform various tasks which men can do. This essay will discuss both views before coming to a reasonable conclusion.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children

The early stage of a child's life is an important formative period where they find themselves between two options. Thus, making the right choice is an integral part of life.

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University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the most significant current discussion on the education relates, whether free education can have a positive effect or it is a wrong idea. This essay discusses this view and shed some light on it and expands my opinion.

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Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group, while others believe that it is better to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals believe that studying in a group is the most effective method for learners, however, others argue that it is of paramount importance to study individually. While both views have strong justification, I believe that these two approaches to studying can be successfully combined.

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