Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

These days, with the rapid development of automation and cutting-edge devices, it is undeniable to assume the crucial contribution of computers and other high-tech items. Some people championed that computers have been the most important invention in recent centuries, the others hold the opposite notion. In my opinion, I partly agree with the statement that people should admit the positive effects of this invention.

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A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger role in it. Do you agree or disagree?

We are constantly reading of outstanding children in the world of science or sport, who came from parents that have the same abilities as them. But, on the other hand, we also often find that there is an offspring who stand out with great skill but has non-skilled parents. It is always fascinating to consider what factors have produced this kind of exceptional ability.

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Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behavior). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Rewarding student helps to motivate them for better performance, education is supposed to be all around in terms of academic achievement and extra curriculum pursuits. Some people believe that it is more significant for the authority of schools to award students for academic excellence than to reward students who do well in arts or sports. I believe that both achievements, whether academic or nonacademic deserve motivation because rewarding is a must and should be done to help motivate students as well as students making career choices because of the encouragement they had from doing well in sports and arts.

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Some people argue that it is important for individuals and communities to recycle their waste, while others believe it is the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Recycling is one of the controversial issues we have nowadays. There are some people who believe that recycling should be important for individuals while others think that the government should take responsibility for recycling. In the following essay, I will discuss both viewpoints and elaborate on the reasons why I believe both statements are true.

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“Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?”

The Internet is beginning to rival newspapers as the best selection to find information about what is happening around the world. From my point of view, I disagree with the view that newspapers maintain an important source of news as the effect of the Internet will soon become more important than the traditional press.

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The government should encourage industries and business to move out of big cities and into regional areas. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Nowadays, big cities are becoming more crowded and polluted. The government should help industries to transfer their factories into regional areas. This change would probably produce positive and negative effects. In this essay, I will enunciate them and explain my own opinion.

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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

I agree with the statement that there is a lot of pressure on the young generation today to succeed academically. some people believe that non-academic subjects, physical activities and cookery should be removed from the syllabus so students can focus on their academic careers but I personally don't agree with this.

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Some people think that government is wasting money on the arts, and that this money could be spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with that statement?

In contemporary times, there are individuals who argue that governments inefficiently spend funds on the arts, proposing that those resources could be better utilised in alternative areas. Although investing in supporting other services makes sense, I partially disagree with this opinion because I believe art is essential to our lives.

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The growth of consumerism has led to a throw-away culture where people are more concerned with acquiring material possessions than protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion

It is often assumed that as consumerism grows, people become more concerned with owning new items rather than protecting the environment, leading to today's 'throw-away' culture. In my opinion, I firmly agree with this statement due to the fact that rapidly changing trends will casually force people to do so.

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There is a strong view that training of work is more important than broad education. To what extent you agree with this?

On-the-job training and courses have become increasingly popular nowadays. Although some occupations require a certain level of higher education degrees, some people believe that work-specific training is essential. I partly agree that some jobs necessitate a certain level of education prior to the hiring process and that this can vary depending on the profession and area.

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It is now possible to order almost any item over the Internet and have it delivered to one’s home. As a result, people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. 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.

With technological advances, it has become easier these days to shop with a click of a button. Consequently, the number of worldwide buyers has increased drastically to around 3 million active shoppers daily. This phenomenon has drastically influenced everybody's shopping conduct. I strongly believe that the Internet has resulted in a huge change in people's shopping habits. However, this change is not only contributed to technology, but also to some other internal factors like mental and psychological disorders.

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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

This recent years, travelling around the world has never been more convenient due to the cheap flights that airline companies are advertising. This led to an increase in air traffic as well as pollution. However, some people believe that this still could be mitigated if the government will increase the tax. In my opinion, this is just one way to control the negative effects of constant air travel.

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Some people say that overeating is harmful and advertising for some food products should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that excessive ingestion of food can be detrimental and promotion of some food items must be prohibited. I completely agree that taking such measures will help prevent overeating.

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Every pet owner should treat their pet like a family member to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Unlike our ancestors who keep pets for practical usages, such as hunting or guarding houses, however, many pet owners nowadays treat their pets as part of their families, in some countries, there are regulations to declare the obligation of being a pet owner. In my perspective, despite some suggesting that animals should serve humans to create a more convenient environment, there are more advantages derived from the trends of treating pets as family members.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers 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 years to come no one will purchase printed presses or magazines, since they will be able to access all things on the internet for free. From my point of view, I strongly believe that in the coming ,years everyone will be using the internet to acquire information rather than using hard copies.

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Some countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

rime is a serious and growing problem worldwide. While some argue that increasing police on the roads is primarily the only effective method to reduce crime, I partially agree with this notion since there are many other effective methods to ensure low crime rates. This essay will further explain my point of view in detail .

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An American writer think that tomorrow is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there is a wide range of American writer who holds the view that tomorrow is more important than the present. This essay disagrees with this point of view and I will analyze several main reasons behind my disagreement.

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Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

With the rapid development of cutting-edge devices and high technologies, we are living an ideal life where we can access the internet to connect with people by using high-tech gadgets. Throughout the world, more and more people in their adulthood started working from home, leading their kids to study indoors as the internet is now affordable and accessible. This change brings both positive and negative affections that this essay will outline both views.

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Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give own your opinion.

Many people claim that it is preferable to communicate with friends who agree with them, while others maintain that friends who sometimes hold different points of view are more valuable. Although the latter opinion may be correct in some cases, I believe that there are many benefits if you have someone with the same viewpoints.

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Future plans to design prisons for learning and working, with bigger cells containing computers that will enable study and communication, have been criticized for trying to turn prisons into "holiday campus" and "wasting taxpayers' money". To what extent do you agree or disagree with these views?

In the future, there will be some plans that prisons are going to be a place for educating, teaching, and learning by improving their quality with facilities such as computers and new technologies. Some individuals believe that providing prisoners with these up-to-date opportunities makes prisons a place that needs to be more punisher, and prisoners feel like they are on holiday and spending their spare time. However, personally, I completely disagree with this opinion because I hold the view that anything that could improve prisoners' abilities and skills brings them to the next level and makes them better people, and also it can influence the whole atmosphere circulating and stops lots of crimes happening at prisons.

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