Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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It is a good idea for people to continue working beyond retirement age. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many elderly people are working after retirement. It has been suggested that working beyond this age is good for them. In my opinion, they should not work after retirement.

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Due to traffic and housing problems in the cities, the government encourages businesses to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is thought by certain people that in the era of civilization, authority should develop not only in the city but also in the countryside. I am going to shed some light on this statement that there are more advantages than disadvantages.

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Some people believe that education success mostly depends on teachers. Others however say that it depends more on the attitude of student and their willingness to study. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people succeed in their education. Some people think that education success mostly depends on teachers, while others argue that it depends more on the attitude of students and their willingness to study. In fact, I side with those who believe that academic success depends on the student's attitudes and abilities.

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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

It is predicted that time ahead, payments in stores will change to a card or an application on mobile phones. People do not need to bring cash when they are going to shop. In this particular essay, we will discuss why this event pretends to happen and the potential reason why some individuals may be reluctant to abandon the use of cash.

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More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest that the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, obesity is becoming a big problem in many parts of the world. Recently, the number of obsessed people is increasing so fast that some suggest that, the main culprits like fast food and unhealthy food, needed to be taxed to discourage people from consuming too much. This essay will try to argue that increasing the price of junk food will not help people fight this obesity crisis.

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Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?

While economic growth can be one of the methods to indicate the prosperity of some nations, some individuals argue that other indicators are still essential. This essay will discuss other factors which play equally important roles and explain why I believe that taking everything into consideration, everyone is equal and no one should have privilege on those factors.

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In many countries today, crimes novels and TV crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Nowadays, novels and TV shows about crime dramas become more and more popular day by day. In this essay, therefore, the reasons and the opinions will be discussed and the following example will be provided in order to support my point of view.

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-Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making traditions aimed at tourists, others, however, believe that it is the only way to save these traditions. -Discuss both views and give your opinion

The tourism industry is an essential part of Vietnam's total GDP. To develop it further, travel agents have utilized all their means to create new experiences. But in the process, there have been some hot debates about whether or not commercializing cultural traditions is a sensible decision. In my opinion, both views have their legitimate reasons.

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The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. Do you agree or disagree?

It is considered that increasing the supply of some famous consumable item which was actually not in demand can be achieved with the influence of advertisement. I completely agree with this concept because an interesting presentation creates curiosity and most people fall for it despite the real cost-benefit-need analysis. In this essay, we will see how it works with some examples.

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All cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree?

In today’s interconnected world environmental pollution especially, four-wheelers are causes great damage to our planet in multiple ways, and to reduce this, Government should create a policy or a strategy of bringing electric transportation which is proven to efficient. I agree with the above-mentioned statement. Electric cars are more eco-friendly, and people can save money on petrol.

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Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that a world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

The World has witnessed a dramatic increase in the population in different parts of the earth. Some people believe that due to this, many parts of the world will encounter a global crisis. Others feel that population is needed for boosting the economy of any country and society. This essay will elucidate both views with relevant examples.

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Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycle are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transport such as buses, taxies and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Today, people have a variety of vehicle options to go anywhere. However, these vehicles lead to some environmental problems such as air pollution, global warming, climate change and so on. Therefore, people need a comprehensive plan to address the results of using vehicles. Some cities have vehicle-free days to promote the use of public transport. In my opinion, despite some obvious drawbacks which should not be overlooked, I think the benefits of a vehicle-free day outweigh.

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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

It is argued that the majority of people tend to live at present. I may believe that living at present is more convenient than in the past. However, it seems to me that the 1980s was a memorable period in the modern history of Iran.

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Some people think that it is effective for students to study in a group at school, while others think it is better to study alone. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is often argued by some individuals that group study is more efficacious for pupils, while others are of the opinion that it is better for them to study on their own. In this essay, I will outline arguments for and against the method of study and I will state my viewpoint on this issue.

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Technology has made man more social or less social Discuss both views and give opinion

The effect of technology especially on sociability has always been a controversial topic. In this essay, I will look at ideas in favour of and against this issue and clearly state my viewpoint.

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Exposure to international media, such as films, TV and magazines, has an impact on the local culture. What do you think of these impacts? Do you think that the advantages of these impacts outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years, some of the local culture faded because exposing to the modern era on an International scale, for ,instance movies, the internet and other modern thing that can reach all of the citizens that even live far from the city. These changes have advantages because we can use modern technology to promote the local culture to the world, but this condition also has disadvantages while too much exposure can change a lot of the traditional culture.

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Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to team how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some family heads argue that young children should participate in social settings rather than engage in individual activities. This essay will discuss both views and why I think it is essential to mingle with others.

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Water is a natural resource that should always be free. Governments should embargo the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?.

It is argued by some individuals that government should restrict the sale of bottled water as water is a natural resource, and it should always be free of cost. However, I have a complete disagreement with this notion

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Some people believe that team sports are very important for children to succeed in their career, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the modern era, the majority of students are occupied with their academic lives and find little time for external sports activities, which are vital to their overall development.Some individuals believe that it is imperative that children participate in club athletics, while others disagree.In this essay, I will examine both perspectives and offer my opinion.

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Individuals should not be allowed to carry guns as it increases crime and violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In the contemporary world, although people's safety takes first priority, a school of thought holds that guns, which are actually self-defence for many residents, should be banned utterly in daily life. From my perspective, I totally concur with this tendency, as it provides multiple benefits, especially in violence and crime rates, besides some other methods to ensure people's life and health. All of them will be clarified thoroughly through this essay.

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