Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that developed parts of the world must allow immigrants with refugee status to become their permanent residents and should assist them with essential needs like food and shelter. I completely disagree with the statement because accepting more refugees will put an extra strain on the country's economy and society will inculcate the habit of sitting idle.

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

It is said that in order to address both traffic and pollution problems, the most efficient solution is increasing petrol prices. I find this argument convincing enough, and I believe that considering other factors, which will be discussed, can also remedy the situation.

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It is more important for the government to spend money on promoting the healthy lifestyle to prevent illness rather than on the treatment of people who are really ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether the government should subsidize money in healthcare to prevent illness or allocate funds to the treatment of patients has become an intense debate these days. I firmly believe that the former option is more beneficial than the latter and will outline my arguments for this opinion in this essay.

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Some people think that for robots are very important to you human future development. other think that they are dangerous and have negative effect on society discuss both view and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that robots play a vital role in human life. Though some people opine that they are harmful, others find good applications for them, especially in industries. I also argue in favour of them.

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The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

People started to use the Internet several years ago. The advancement of technology enables people to communicate with each other without any difficulties even in different countries, cities, and areas. On the other hand, it is also believed that there is a negative effect on societies, one related to socialization issues. Despite the bad impact, the invention of the internet brings many benefits to human civilization today and in the future.

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Some people says that it is a waste of public money to spend on cultural events, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, we can find that the government use its financial fund to organize some cultural events. Some individuals argue that spending public money on cultural activities is a waste, however, others disagree with this statement. I will elaborate on the reasons for both viewpoints and also raise my own perspective in the following paragraphs.

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

there has been controversy about whether hard work leads to accomplishment or other criteria as well as wealth or appearance. From my perspective, I believe that in today's world, some factors like money have more impact on the way toward success. This essay will discuss both views in the following paragraphs.

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Compared to past, more people are now trying to learn a foreign language to increase their chances of landing a better job in their native country or to have better opportunities to work abroad. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?

There is always a demand for people who can help bridge the communication gap between two or more cultures, more so present than ever before. In recent decades, society has tended to learn more foreign languages. And some believe that this also helps them in getting better occupation. Also, I strongly agree with the given notions, and the reasons for my agreement are discussed further.

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THE FOREST AND THE NEED TO PRESERVE IT. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?

Nowadays, there has been a big debate regarding forest preservation. Some folks believe that wild land should be used for different purposes such as shopping centers, and theatres, whereas others think it is a big part of life . However, I believe the wild can be beneficial for several purposes namely, ecosystem, tourism and air purification and the following paragraphs will expatiate both stances with lucid examples.

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Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?

Our personality traits primarily are inherited from our genetic predeterminations. Some people think that we can not do anything to improve our personality traits. I totally disagree with this notion and the neuroscience fields suggest that the brain has the capacity to make new connections and thus our personalities can be improved throughout our lives. In the following, I will elaborate more on why I believe that.

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Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give yo own opinion

People seem to have contradictory views concerning whether parents should give commands to children as to what they should do, I believe that the latter point of view is more convincing and more applicable in most contexts.

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One of the major problems that face today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory houses for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.

In the modern world, the population is growing at a fast pace, and it becomes a challenge that governments are facing which leads to a scarcity of space to build houses. The authorities should provide adequate houses while also preserving the environment. In my view, I believe that the ministry that constructs green buildings acceptable to society is a great strategy.

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More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some people think that photographs are not a reliable source of news, while others consider photographs are irrefutable. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

The debate about adding pictures to the news is on the rise. It is suggested that the capability to allocate more visual effects towards articles or stories is unreliable, while others believe that it plays an inevitable role in supporting more details. From my perspective, although the inclusion of visuals is imperative, there are more effective ways to provide extra information.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, more and more people prefer to try alternative medicines rather than visit their doctors when they are ill. In my view, I agree that this phenomenon is a negative development because of its potential problems.

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The availability of entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The advent of portable electronic devices has revolutionized the way individuals engage with entertainment, particularly through the widespread popularity of electronic games. While some argue that the availability of such entertainment is harmful to individuals and the societies they inhabit, I contend that the impact is multifaceted , with both positive and negative aspects.

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Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

While it is often thought that studying in a single-sex school provides children with the chance to excel academically, other people claim that students tend to be more social when they study in a different-sex school. In my opinion, I consider that studying in a co-education environment provides students with more benefits.

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Artificial intelligence will soon replace teachers in the classroom. Do you agree with this statement? What is an alternative to traditional face to face teaching?

Artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly revolutionises teaching methods in this present world. Even technology is highly applied and leads students to class activity. It is disagreed that the teacher will be completely substituted. Analysing the limitation of AI on accuracy and the incapability to present human touch in the education process will prove this. Despite its shortcomings, AI would still be a great alternative to transform the old offline teaching style.

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Some celebrities feel that the media violates their personal space and shares their private life publicly, while others feel it is just part of being famous. What is your opinion?

Some famous people believe that media intrusion is a part of the famous package. On the other hand, some celebrities believe that the media makes their personal lives available to the public and hence violates their privacy. In the following, I will elaborate on the two aspects and I will explain why I believe media invasion is a key element of being a famous person.

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The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, technology is advancing rapidly due to the expansion of science. Some people believe that improvement in human lives should be science’s fundamental and most crucial focus. Although other important factors need attention, in my opinion, scientists should prioritize the experiments, which can be helpful in improving an individual’s overall lifestyle.

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Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some learners of tertiary level are interested in other courses with their core courses, while others prefer to concentrate only on the primary courses. As knowledge of other subjects is important to succeed, I think students should study these along with their professional studies.

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