Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is an argument going on regarding the impact of music to be a way of contributing to various cultural behaviors and different age groups and that is by sharing the same way of communication. I strongly agree with this statement, as I believe that music is an understandable language to all the notions.

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In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?

It is estimated that the number of people travelling within their country is increasing in comparison with international travel. Although a majority of people are inclined to take domestic trips, I believe this is not the case. In this essay, I will outline the reasons behind this trend.

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As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?

It is true that the use of personal vehicles is increasing.Thus, there exists a debate about whether the benefits of the growing tendency for individuals outweigh the environmental damage of it. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand with the opinion that its disadvantages for the environment exceed its advantages for humans.

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Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people harbour a belief that national economic success is associated with work time.Therefore,countries which have long average working hours are economically superior to those without long work time. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand with the sceptics as it is more important to develop promising industries than prolong working hours.

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Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of seperate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive development or negative?

An open-space design is now a trend in some buildings and schools compared to separate rooms.In my opinion, this is a negative evolution which might lead to a lack of privacy,distraction,and widespread diseases.

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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 these views and give your own opinion.

A group of people present the view that history is of paramount importance for school students, whereas others believe that, nowadays, some fields such as science and technology are more substantial than history. I strongly agree with the former opinion and my reasons will be given in the following paragraphs.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. 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.

There are some arguments that nowadays people have a wider range of options compared to the past. From my perspective, I totally agree with this point of view.

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Some people say that a country should produce food locally, while others believe that it is good to import food. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

Nowadays the production of local food has become a controversial matter because the opinion of the community is divided between to remain stick to the local products or imported food. Personally, I believe that having the resources to cultivate or manufacture national products will generate a positive impact on the economy, while imported products could be hit in the opposite way the Country's economy and financial issues will affect the nation. In this essay, I will explain how beneficial will be to encourage the population to produce national goods.

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Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to do any sports or activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Over recent years, bloody sports have been increasingly debatable in today’s society. There is no doubt that they have potentially negative impacts on players. While contested by a large group of proponents that these types of sports should be forbidden, others believe that no one has the right to take sports players’ freedom in partaking in them. Therefore, this essay will delineate several reasons against and in favour of this viewpoint.

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Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas through words, pictures, music or films. Some people nevertheless think that the government should restrict artist’ freedom of expression. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an ongoing debate regarding whether creative artists should have the liberty to express their ideas without constraints or if the government should impose restrictions on their freedom of expression. In my opinion, while artistic freedom is essential for fostering creativity and innovation, there is also a need for responsible regulation to prevent potential harm.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this contemporary era, people find it easy to choose their lifestyles freely. I strongly agree with this notion and my reasons will be presented in the following paragraphs.

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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

These days, internet commerce takes a big part of the market. However, local stores are still alive. Will internet sales destroy local stores in the near future? This essay will discuss both views and provide my opinion.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Recently, the owners of businesses have gone to the media and claimed having produced something that has never been seen before.This essay will explore the reasons behind this type of advertising and mention in detail how it is a negative development.

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Pop stars earn more than classical music performers. Some people think this is completely reasonable while others think it unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is true that music has permeated our daily lives. Also, it has sparked heated controversies that many people claim pop stars earn more money than classical music players. I think it is completely understandable with some reasons below

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Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis, and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Urban areas are very congested these days therefore, there are special occasions in which big lorries, personal cars and motorcycles are prohibited in the central sections of the city. In addition, using public services is recommended on such occasions. There are some drawbacks related to it and some benefits which are more invaluable than those of problems.

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, several processed foods include high amounts of carbohydrates. Consequently, it can have many negative impacts on the human body. In my view, levelling up these products cannot solve these health obstacles.

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Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities. Others believe that the countryside offers a better environment for children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

To begin, individuals think that adolescents should go to the capital but others perceive that they live in the countryside for a better environment. Although both views have some merits and demerits for the children I will discuss both views in detail in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities. Why has this happened? To what extent do you think it is a good trend?

In contemporary society, there is an increasing influx of immigrants into metropolises. This essay aims to dissect the reasons behind the phenomenon. While the trend may pose some challenges, I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are different kinds of people living in the world with each having a varying taste and thoughts. While some people like adventure-filled and non-repeating life, there are others who accept a routine cycle. There are many factors contributing to these habits like upbringing, environment, age, health, etc. We will dive into each side of the thought and describe both views with an example in the below paragraph.

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The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this is positive or negative development?

Over the last few years, the popularity of online learning has increased prevalence. While there are some advantages of this online education, I believe the negatives should also be taken into account.

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