Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people harbour a belief that hard work and determination can contribute to success in life, whilst others hold the reverse viewpoint that there are other factors such as money and appearance. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand neutrally with both opinions since the mentioned factors are equally important to a healthy life.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Although we know many people think that university students should study something that will be useful in the future, in this paper we believe that everyone should study whatever makes them happy and not study based on what is trendy now, or on what society considers as advantageous.

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More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need to print books, magazines and newspapers on paper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As technology develops, people rely on computers and electrical devices to search for information more than books ,magazines and newspapers. Thus, some people harbour a belief that those paper products are no longer needed. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand neutrally with the opinion since books provide better reading experiences than screens but magazines and newspapers should not be printed as their contents usually are timeliness which readers can simply learn online.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, many young people are under the pressure of academic study to succeed. Some people argue that non-academic subjects such as P.E. or cookery are not necessary and should be abolished from the school syllabus to allow children to concentrate on their studies. However, I disagree with this opinion. In this essay, I will explain for the benefits of learning non-academics and give my opinion.

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The family has a great influence on children's development, but the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that family affects children's development significantly.However,some people harbour a belief that the world outside the family impacts the youth even greater.From my perspective, I am inclined to stand with the opinion that the influence outside the family results in bigger effects as the time of leaving home is generally longer in one's life.

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‏consumer are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?

‏It has been reported that consumers today encounter advertisements than they used to. In my opinion, this phenomenon has brought about tremendous disadvantages to customers as it prompts them to spend more money. The customers, therefore, should be protected by practising self-control .

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Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Housing shortage has become one of the most pressing issues in urban places. Some people argue that government action is the only way to address this challenge. I totally agree with this argument, and this will be proven by looking at how the government can make a significant difference to the housing industry.

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today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the modern era, there is a trend when people are buying goods due to the popularity they got through advertising rather than their real needs. I mostly agree with this idea. In this essay, I plan to explore my point of view substantiating them with relevant examples.

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Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In contemporary communities, schools tend to add excessively on vital subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemicals, and biology as it called the main subjects to aim for profitable career journeys in the future. This phenomenon often happens because the authority wants to improve the ability to make critical analyses of symbols and science. Extracurricular subjects on the other hand, like music and sports, are considered as important in some perspectives. However, society presumably agrees that the first line is received more valuable than others, whereas those mentioned academics are a combination of ideas between high institutions and universities in order to prepare them to obtain the best majors for the next level of education.

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Some people think it is better to have a single legal system worldwide. Others say countries should have their law. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

While seemingly utopian, the concept of a single legal system governing the world faces solid arguments for the continued existence of national legal frameworks. Proponents of a unified system highlight the potential for fairness and consistency. A single set of laws would eliminate the confusion caused by differing national interpretations of crimes and punishments. Additionally, it could foster international cooperation in tackling global issues like environmental concerns or transnational crime.

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Governments are prohibiting underage children from getting full time jobs in certain countries. Do you agree or disagree?

A myriad of sovereigns are banning underage children from working full-time. While many individuals claim that working part-time is not destructive for underage kids, I assert that working for juniors must be allowed neither full-time nor part-time.

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A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. What extent do you agree.

Some people believe that authority has to ensure public safety by increasing funds and spending on the military, at the expense of social welfare. In my opinion, I disagree with this idea, the welfare of society comes in the first place of government duty, unless there is a direct threat to the nation's security.

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Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

In this age, the number of vagrants is increasing in most parts of the world. This essay will analyze several reasons for this issue and some measures that are taken by the government and the people.

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Films can have effect on children’s education and teach them many things. Do you think it is always a positive influence. Discuss.

There is no doubt that these days different movies could affect children's education. The question is whether this is a negative or positive influence. In this essay, I am going to discuss both the downsides and upsides of this topic. In addition, I will give my own opinion.

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Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today’s world subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.

To begin, individuals think that history is a crucial part of school subjects but other people propose that nowadays subjects such as science and technology are most precise in the modern world rather than the past. It has some advantages and disadvantages related to this statement and I will discuss both views in detail in upcoming paragraphs.

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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?

Learning the distinction between right and wrong should be given to offspring at an early age. Some believe that punishment can precede thus the learning process. However, I totally disagree almost entirely with the given statement.

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Some think they can use as much fresh water as they want, but others say governments should limit water use because it is not endless. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people argue that they can consume water freely, while others contend to launch governmental schemes to impose caps on using water as they are not infinite. This essay will discuss both views and suggest my perspective.

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Some believe that tourism does more to create tension between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that instead of strengthening bonds, tourism actually causes more hostilities between countries. In my opinion, I believe that the vast majority of tourists can make more significant benefits than its downsides.

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some people believe that in a city,the best way to travel is by car,while other people argue that bicycle are a better way of travelling in city. discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the ultra-modern epoch, traffic is surging day by day. However, it is an argued issue whether the masses are using a car for commuting in a megapolitan city is the best way or bikes. Even though with the help of a vehicle we can reach our destination in a minimum time duration, I believe that a bicycle is the best approach to commuting in the city.

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Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (such as the environment). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

While numerous individuals opine that improvement of the transport system is crucial for society, there is another opinion that it is better to invest in the development of other spheres. I partially agree with the first idea. In this essay, I plan to explain my point of view and substantiate it with a few examples.

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