Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Globally, crime continues to be a pervasive problem. To tackle it, some support longer prison terms, while others feel that alternative measures, including rehabilitation and education, are better options. In this essay, I will examine both views and explain why I feel the programs in prison are the key to crime prevention.

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Some people believe physical education classes should be mandatory for all school aged children. Some people argue children should use their spare time on academic purpose. Discuss both point of views and give an opinion

Some argue the fact that physical education should be an obligatory subject for all schools level and ages. Others believe that the time dedicated to this subject should be used for more useful arguments. In my opinion, sports must be included in the subjects list, and I will explain why.

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In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Some people believe this exerts a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, it is becoming common for people to consume fast foods. Some people believe that this trend has a negative impact on both families and societies. However, I firmly agree that replacing traditional food with international can bring a negative impact on families and societies for 2 main reasons.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that university students should be given the freedom to choose the subjects they want to learn while others think it’s better to prepare them to be job-ready by introducing science and technology-related subjects. In my opinion, it would be more beneficial if students studied subjects, they are interested in.

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The increasing use of credit cards has led to a rise in personal dept. Some people argue that this is a problem that needs to be addressed, while others argue that it is a necessary part of modern life. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.

The increasing use of credit cards has led to a rise in personal debt. Some people argue that this is a problem that needed to be addressed, while others argue that it is a necessary part of modern life. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of this argument and give my own opinion on the issue.

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Many famous athletes advertise different products. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

A considerable number of sportsmen these days have contracts with different companies to advertise their products. In my opinion, I consider that advertising products brings more advantages for athletes compared to any problems it might cause.

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In future more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the travel industry is on the rise, it is not because many people have more free time but because of the affordability of going on holidays mainly due to stress and other sedentary activities. While I agree that these days the public would like to go on vacation within the country due to the cost but on the other hand international destinations are also becoming equally popular. We will examine the benefits of enjoying within the country and globally in this essay.

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Television is dangerous because it destroys the family tie and community spirit. It is said by some that television absorbs so much of people’s time that they have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

The tv is something from our daily routine nowadays, the tv has advantages and disadvantages. We can not say that tv is the only reason that affects our community. People At present are not like the old generation in many things so, I completely disagree with that.

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

The growth of online shopping in the last decade has been tremendous, so much so that it now looks out of place for individuals and organisations not to use or provide it, this vast acceptability has made some people believe that it will one day lead to the closure of shops in the towns and cities, I disagree with this however.

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Some people think that global environmental problem should be dealt internationally. Others believe that it has to be tackled domestically. What is your opinion?

Nowadays, ecological problems have a planetary-scale impact on the world. According to some, they should be resolved domestically, while others are of the opinion that solutions need to be internationally scaled. In my opinion, it is more suitable to tackle environmental issues on regional levels.

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Study shows that many criminals have low levels of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison, so that they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?

The research shows that in general many people who have a lower level of education might have higher possibilities to commit a crime. As a result, some people argue that the best solution to solve this problem is educate criminals in prison and help them to get a full-time job. But there are some different perspectives, so we should discuss this issue from both angles.

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The government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Recent years have witnessed a debate about whether organisations should be closed if they are not equipped with their own waste treatment. While many are in demand of support for the statement, I hold the belief that the companies should not be punished based on their lack of resources to fight with toxic waste materials which have been produced by them.

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A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the modern era, people often look at others by how rich they are and who are their family. The behaviour of people is not essential anymore. In this essay, I will detail the reasons why I do not agree if a person is looked at by how much they have money.

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Some people say that adversiting is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the present time, people are divided in their opinion regarding advertising. Advertising has a significant role in our life which leads to some people believing it can cause the public to buy things. While others are in contrast, they agree on this, that it is a useless way to persuade people to buy things.

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It is important for children to understand the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree of disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to Children?

Nowadays, it is paramount for young children to have knowledge about the difference between what is good and bad, punishment is an effective measure to help them know about this. I totally disagree with this statement as it can inflict physical harm on a juvenile and parents can be arrested if caught. I suggest older people and tutors can educate them and behave well, and also be of good character whenever they are around these children since they learn mostly by imitation. This essay will explain the reasons for disagreement and my suggestion and a logical conclusion will be drawn.

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Some people think that employers should not be concerned about how employees dress at work, but the quality of work only. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this recent year, it is widely believed that staff should work productively than how they dress at work. Personally, I completely agree with this view for a variety of reasons.

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Courses and general online study have recently become very popular. However, some people still prefer to attend classes in person. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

This is argued that, in this modern epoch, the demand for electronic learning become increased at a fast pace, but the face to face lectures are usually preferred by a group of individuals. Although, online studies are quite splendid and save travelling charges and valuable hours for the masses. I firmly opine that lectures that provide physical interaction are more understandable and free from network interruptions.

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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?

Some people believe that taking risks is really vital not only in our careers but also in our personal matters. In my point of view, even though taking risks can cause both benefits and drawbacks, the former outweighs the latter.

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Some people think computer games have negative impacts on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent days, there are those who think that juveniles are obtained some adverse effects from games that are played on computers, though there have been a lot of technical developments. I partially disagree with this view, and the reason will be elaborated on in the enlisted paragraph.

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People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topi

People hold conflicting views about whether to keep the crime in prison as long as possible or think about new alternative results for the problem. While a number of people believe that the most efficient way to restrict illegal acts is to make the maleficent stay longer in prison, I would agree that the issue can be solved by other solutions instead of extending prison time.

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