Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Living in the country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

One of the most controversial issues relates to living in an international country, where speaking the host country's local language is a major requirement, which can lead to challenging situations in the social and practical spheres of the visitors' lives. In this essay, I'm going to agree with the statement, as language plays an important role in communication between people and other spheres of life.

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4/An apple a day keeps the doctor away . What do you think about this?

Opinions differ as to the position that healthy eating can prevent you from illnesses without any doctors. While there are some strong arguments against the denying importance of doctors’ work, I still believe that it is a necessary aspect of our life.

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Many doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, but most patients do not follow an exercise routine. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

Health is paramount, irrespective of an individual's age, gender, or origin and so, healthcare experts always stress its significance in daily routine. Regardless, many healthcare professionals find that older people do not heed their advice concerning exercise. In my opinion, this is due to practical concerns, and the best encouragement would be through government initiatives. I shall be expanding on this perception in the following paragraphs.

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Because the modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skill, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both sides and give your opinion base on your experience.

Advanced technologies have become a trigger for people to leave studying handwriting skills. Otherwise, people consider that is still crucial as consideration on a fundamental skill that supports cognitive development. My own view on the matter is handwriting skills are important to enlarge the knowledge of writing and cognitive development.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal while some people believe that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion

In the past few decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of politicians prioritising economic output. On one hand, there are those who argue that economic advances are pivotal to a country and its population's well-being. However, critics, including myself, strongly oppose this view and instead believe that other sectors, such as healthcare, are more vital/crucial/essential to a country’s development.

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Full-time university students spend much of their time on study. Some people think it is essential for them to take other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Studying hard is an essential skill for achieving success in life. It is argued by some people that full-time students enrolled in universities must invest most of their time in their studies. However, in my opinion, showing interest in other activities is also a significant approach to get other benefits.

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in schools and universities, some girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose to studyscience subjects. What are the reasons? Do you think this trend should be changed?

Higher education provides various majors and subjects for every student to pursue. It is often discussed that the majority of boys rather choose to study science while girls prefer to study arts. I believe there are multiple reasons for this phenomenon that will be demonstrated in this essay below.

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Nowadays , women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally. ( eg cleaning and looking after children ).To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is clear that there are many discussions about sharing household tasks such as cleaning and caring baby equally between males and females because of increasing women's working time. I completely agree that housework must be shared between them.

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Some people believe that the good leaders are born, whereas others hold the opinion that the leadership qualities could be obtained during the life. Who represents the good leader qualities indeed?

In contemporary society, while some people believe that excellent leaders are born, others still have the perspective that leadership skills can be enhanced during their lives; in other words, they can improve their abilities through training and experience. This essay will explore my opinion which is provided by my knowledge and experience.

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The growth of online shoping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the development of technology can change our lives and lifestyles. One of these changes is relevant to businesses and shops. Some people believe that the progress of online shopping will be due to the closing of stores in towns. I entirely agree with this idea, and in this essay, I will support my opinion with examples.

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Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Plants and species are affected by human activities. A large number of people think that we do not have much time to protect plants and species, whereas others say that effective actions would improve this worst condition. This essay agrees that practical efforts from the authorities would improve this worst circumstance.

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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, gaining weight is a global problem. The increasing number of residents are becoming victims of obesity. Some people argue that to solve this situation, it is necessary to go up the expenditure of food which is high in fat. It seems to me that, being overweight is not only by food but also due to human habits. I will shed light on my opinion in the following essay.

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It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

Although taking risks in individuals' jobs and lives is thought by some to be essential, other people consider that it can be harmful. In my opinion, I think that risks can bring about more advantages for people compared to any drawbacks they might bring.

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Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is a controversial issue regarding the neglect of the main purpose of traditional or religious festivals in recent times, with the focus shifting more towards mere enjoyment. While, I agree that the emphasis on happiness has increased during festival times, I do not completely believe that the true meaning of those festivals has been forgotten.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In the future, everyone will no longer purchase physical newspapers or books since they will be able to access everything they want without costing them any money through the internet. I, hereby, cannot entirely agree with those who have that statement as not all the things online are free and the sense of reading physical materials is different.

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Nowadays, stress-related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

It is stated that diseases which are related to stress are becoming more and more popular at the present time. There are two main factors, namely modern city life and working habits that contribute to this. The aim of this essay is to delve into these factors and offer some solutions.

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Some think that governments should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

One of the most controversial issues today is that some people argue that junk food should be taxed by the government as this decision can make people have more healthy food in their daily consumption. In this essay, I am going to examine this topic from both points of view, and agree with the first idea.

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Some people travel to foreign countries during their vacations. Others think that it is better to travel within their home countries. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some choose to visit other countries, while others prefer domestic trips while on holiday. This essay will discuss both points of view and why I believe that international travel would make for better holidays than exploring one's home country.

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Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and expect scientists to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes do you like to see in your new century?

The 21st century is the golden era of humanity where modernization and globalization become the main stars of society. Scientists are going through many explorations and expeditions, maximizing the modernized facilities. I agree that it is possible for humankind to have a better life, thanks to the hands and the minds of scientists, who believe they can change the world. Scientists have recognized many possibilities to improve life quality and prevent the earth from mass destruction, which will be explained in this paper.

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Nowadays, stress-related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

In recent times, more and more people are getting sick because of stress. This essay aims to look at why this is happening and suggests ways to make it better.

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