Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Education, from preschool through university, should be paid for by the government and therefore free to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Like there are two sides to a coin, the debate on who must pay the tuition fees for students is also two-sided. While, some say that it's the family’s duty, others believe that the government bears such responsibility of providing free education to all children. I unequivocally agree with the latter point of view, as not every child can afford education, although each child has the right to education.

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Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets, many small local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Supermarkets have become a necessity in society. However, the massive expansion of the stores creates debates about whether it hinders the local communities. I believe supermarkets do not affect the local communities as much as people think. In this essay, I would argue that small businesses have their own merits that would not be overturned by Supermarkets.

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The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global population being online to almost 65%. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, internet gain has been recorded for about a decade, with the number of users surging, nearly 65% of the world population is now online, a stunning advancement from just under 28% in 2010. I believe that the spreading of the internet has tended to be a positive development. It will be discussed below.

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Some people think the government should subsidize fruit and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Other argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Over the last two or three decades, the eating habits of people have changed drastically and as a result, more and more individuals prefer to eat frozen or packaged food. Public concern has arisen about whether the government should provide funding for healthy food like fruit and green vegetables or impose a tax on unhealthy items. I tend to believe that the government should provide more financial support to nutritious food items.

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Some people say that all popular TV programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that famous TV programmes are much more important in educating youngsters about today's problems in society. To some extent, I disagree that TV shows do not show problems in society for some reasons, but I still believe that there are aspects to consider why residents should be educated about essential country's problems.

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Many people working from home using modern technology today. some people think that only the workers benefit from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It goes without saying that modern technology has transformed the way we live today. A certain segment of society believes that due to the advancement, only employees get benefits by working from home whereas, employers do not. However, I am inclined to think in the opposite direction and believe that employees can save their money by this method while employers can also increase their earnings. I would like to explicate these points in the paragraphs to come.

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Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing for example through cell phone tracking and security cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.

It is undeniable that technology has been increasingly used to monitor citizens, especially through their mobile phones and surveillance systems. This essay will argue that the disadvantages of this trend are outweighed by its merits.

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Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays the problem of global warming has contributed to a significant increase on a worldwide level. Some people assert, that small actions by individuals can be useful to minimize the rate of development. From my personal standpoint, I maintain a divergent viewpoint on this concept, perceiving that only the state and large companies can affect the situation as it leads to the cooperation of people in solving the general relevant issues.

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Many countries raise fuel prices in order to deal successfully with problems pertaining to traffic and pollution. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution?

Traffic issue has been arising in our world as well as pollution that is affecting our planet negatively. Meanwhile, governments have been trying to resolve this issue by increasing fuel prices, but unfortunately, they haven't provided an alternative solution, which will eventually cause another problem. Thus throughout this essay, I will propose in detail other measures that might taken to overcome these issues.

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Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today esaier. Others disagree Discuss the both views and give your own opinion

In modern times, shopping has become an essential part of everyday life. There are some people who think that modern technology helps our shopping behaviour while others strongly oppose this idea. I believe that today we can shop with ease due to technological advancement. In this essay, I will discuss both views of this argument and provide support to my opinion.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

In the contemporary world, more and more people choose to leave their hometown and move to the cities which leads to rural population decline. Personally, I think this urbanization trend should be seen as a negative development.

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Some people work for the same organisation all their lives.Others think it is better to work for different organisations.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Few people think that doing a job in the same company throughout their lives is a better idea for stability, while other sets of people tend to shift firms on a regular basis for better work opportunities. This essay portrays both views as well as an opinion in the end.

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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?

There is a general consensus on whether we have too many alternatives these days. In my opinion, I approve that we have so many options, and sometimes we are confused about how these choices would make our life better or even worse.

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26.Some people think that getting old is entirely bad, while others think that life of the elderly in modern world is much better than in the past. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Getting old is a natural process in our life. However, different people have different points of view about it. Some claim that getting old is absolutely passive while others argue that the lives of the old nowadays are much better than in the past. Considering the medical level and technology, I believe that old people have a better life than before.

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People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group that they belong to than other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Shopping is the best way for people to fulfil their needs. The prompt notes that certain individuals are of the opinion that people's purchases mostly depend on age-related factors compared to other alternatives. This is partially true,and this essay will provide logical reasons before drawing a conclusion accordingly.

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Some argue that music mainly serves as a way for individuals to reduce their stress and anxiety. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Music is a flexible tool that makes us company while going through different situations. That is the reason why some people think that music is useful to certain individuals in order to manage their stress and anxiety. Even though is not an absolute remedy for different mental problems, I strongly agree with this idea.

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Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some people believe that cultural traditions will disappear if they are used for money-making purposes, while others believe this is the only way to preserve such traditions. Personally, I agree that charging for cultural traditions is an effective way to maintain the cultural heritage but it is not the only solution.

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In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technologies. Some argue that these technologies will lead to widespread job displacement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

The proliferation of technologies and Artificial intelligence (AI) concerns people about the scenario in which they are replaced by high-tech devices in the job market. Personally, I disagree with this point of view.

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Q. In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?

It is inevitable for prominent people to have a lot of attention from the public. Therefore, some famous individuals make a complaint to the media in order to have their boundaries. Some people insist that they have to admit this phenomenon as part of their fame. However, I strongly disagree with this opinion. This is because famous people have a right to have private space in their lives and they might be victims of criminals.

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Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Approximately, there are around 300 countries around the globe. It is clearly seen that many countries invest in their people. On the one hand, some of them provide sports advantages to every individual and on the other hand, other countries who are not developed enough make them limited to their top athletes and in my viewpoint, it is, a negative development. I discussed both points below.

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