Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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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 negative development?

There have been competing views on whether local people are shifting to urban areas, resulting in a reduction of the population in rural areas. In my opinion, this implies a negative impact on the economy of a country.

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Parents, usually mothers, stay at home to look after their families. People believe that for this they should receive a salary from the government. Do you agree or disagree and why?

Many individuals believe that the government should pay the parents, especially mothers because they take care of their families and kids and spend time with them at home. I totally disagree with this statement and give my opinions in a further essay.

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Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, while others think that people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In this day and age, it is believed by some that dangerous sports should be prohibited while others argue that everyone can choose any sport to play. Although extreme sports may have some dangers, I am firmly convinced that people should have freedom in selecting sporting activities.

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Opinions vary on whether students should have a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is good idea?

Some people believe that students should take a gap year before going to university, while others are certain that this is not a good idea. In this essay, I will look at the pros and cons of this approach and give my personal opinion.

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In many countries the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of the crime? How can you deal with those cases?

There are various causes of an incremental crime rate around the world, some people commit illegal activities for money, while many young individuals conduct such behaviour as entertainment. I tend to believe it is the obligation of both governments and individuals to address such issues.

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today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight .Many believe that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?

In recent years, the common lifestyle has transformed rapidly, and plenty of people have started to be concerned about their health due to this change. Besides, many marketing strategies occurred, including special diets or extreme exercises, to solve this issue. According to me, we must focus on decreasing negative factors like low-quality foods or sedentary routines.

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

The question of whether the primary of science should be to enhance human welfare is a matter of considerable debate. In my view, the most important purpose of science should indeed be to improve the quality of living. In this essay, I will explain the reason for my agreement with this perspective by examining the significant advancements in medical science and the critical role of science in environmental conservation.

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Some industry leaders below that children should learn computer programming in primary school. To what extend do you agree or disagree

Many entrepreneurs propose to provide early education of computer programs in primary schools, I strongly agree with such opinions due to the incremental demand for gifted engineers in various industries, along with it, the acquisition of correlative competencies could stimulate their creativity and critical thinking.

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Some people believe online reading materials should only used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Online reading materials versus printed materials for teaching children to read is a topic that generates divergent opinions. Some argue that online resources should exclusively be employed, while others maintain that only tangible printed materials are suitable. This essay will delve into both perspectives and articulate my stance on this matter.

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many people prefer to work in the same field for their whole life while some prefer to change the field of work. discuss both the views and give your opinion.

In this modern era, a proportion of people working in the same field for their entire lives. Meanwhile, remaining think that change is needed in the field to gain knowledge and adapt to the forthcoming jobs. I believe that they need to change their occupation to learn new skills. This essay is going to explain both views and will give relevant examples to support my point.

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Some people believe that international tourism has brought enormous benefit to some places. Others argue that there is concern about its negative impact on local inhabitants and environment. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

While some people think of promoting tourism as a beneficial scheme to boost the economy of a country, others are concerned about its negative impact on local people and the surrounding environment. I believe a country should promote tourism for two reasons. However, there is one drawback that will be discussed.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In today’s industrial era, it is no longer strange that environmental issues have become one of the most urgent issues to solve. According to some of society’s views, ecological disturbance marks the loss of exotic species of greenery and creatures. meanwhile, other groups of people hold different views, as the prominent nature disturbance marks with other main environmental issues. In this essay, I will further elaborate on which I agree or disagree with the aforementioned arguments.

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Some people believe that children should not be given homework every day, while others believe that they must get homework every day in order to be successful at school. To what extent do you agree?

It is sometimes argued that schools should not give pupils homework after class. While this could be true to a certain extent, I believe children should receive exercises to do regularly.

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Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education. Some people believe that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Children from less prosperous families and villages also deserve equal opportunities for education like other children. Some individuals believe that higher education institutes should provide support to them and I totally agree with this statement, however I also believe that government can also contribute and support these bright students.

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Some people believe that all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent machines. What is your opinion?

Artificial intelligence is believed to take over most of the jobs done by humans in the future. While most unskilled jobs will eventually be taken over by robots, replacing humans in the jobs that require human contact is unlikely. This essay will discuss why eventually only a handful of jobs will be carried out by people.

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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?

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Some people think that poverty is the reason behind most crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people contend that poverty is the root cause of the most offences that people commit. I think that while poverty is undoubtedly a significant social issue with wide-ranging implications, attributing most crimes solely to poverty oversimplifies the complex causes of criminal behaviour. This essay will explain why.

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Some people think that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. Discuss both views and give your opinion

The prompt presents a contentious view, where some believe in learning only the subject-specific knowledge, while others hold the belief in teaching all the topics to the children. In my opinion, I mostly agree with the latter perspective for two reasons. However, there is one drawback that will be discussed.

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Government spends a lot of money on education. More money should be spent on free time activities. To what extent do agree or disagree?

It is argued by some that the government should spend lots of money on education, whereas others believe that more money should be spent on free time activities. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my opinion.

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In your own opinion, what do you think are the factors that contribute to longevity (living a long time)? List some examples and reasons to support your answer.

The average life expectancy of humans has increased. I believe the reason could be the advancement in the medical sector and people are conscious about maintaining physical and mental well-being.

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