Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Today, around the world there are a plethora of museums and art galleries that are available for people. These centres are built by the government to protect the valuables of a country and exhibit the talents of people. Hence, to enter the buildings a certain amount is charged to people while there are museums and galleries which have free entry. However, the advantages of charging a fee outweigh the negatives and the following essay will elaborate further with examples.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is said that through music people of various traditions and ages are brought closer. I am fully convinced by this perspective.

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Some people think that government is wasting money on arts and that money could better spent else where to what extent do you agree or disagree?

The issue of how governments should invest the money citizens pay by taxes is a question of increasing interest in the nowadays public sphere. However, whether in healthcare services, education, infrastructure, or in cultural development such as art access, the public resources investment needs to be addressed by governments according to context and the social demands as I will explain below.

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The reason that most individuals are in debit is due to the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debits. To what extent do you agree with this?

To avoid individuals overusing credit cards, banks tend to not issue them to those who can't pay back their debts and have bad habits of the irresponsible use of that money tools. In any measure, I disagree with that somewhat. It might be more harmful to the economy on a general scale.

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Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Should the retirement age be increased? People have contrasting opinions as one group of them suggests: as the people live longer nowadays, therefore retirement age should be raised. However, I fully disagree with such mind setup. In this essay, I shall document two basic reasons to oppose their idea.

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

It has always been a debatable issue whether making friends with similar views is better or opting for those with conflicting ones. I personally think it is good to have peers with different opinions.

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It is suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?

Nowadays,almost everyone wants a car,a TV and a fridge as some of the basic essentials of a good lifestyle. it has certainly made our everyday activities a lot easier.However,I believe that in the long term view its disadvantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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ii. #Health - "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (IELTS 2, AC)

Nowadays, progress in medicine has revolutionized our lives and has made them more convenient in comparison with ancient times. An abundant portion of the nation's medical budget should be allocated to learning about health issues and taking protective actions against illnesses. I partly agree with this statement, and I believe that investing in the infrastructure of healthcare systems is a significant matter as well as training in preventive diseases.

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We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we cannot trust journalist. What do you think? What qualities do you think a successful journalist should have?

In this day and age, an increasing number of people are concerned about how citizens can absorb insights through the internet. However, whether we should or should not trust in the reporter and their news stories is a controversial issue. From my perspective, I partly agree with the statement and I am content that we could have faith in the latest news, this essay will discuss what inner traits are possessed by a successful reporter.

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Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An increasing number of people and institutions are using digital technology for communication. Even though this has brought many benefits like communicating easily and being less costly, this also has some drawbacks such as a lack of physical interactions.

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Many Manufactured Food and Drink Products Contain High Levels of Sugar, Which Causes Many Health Problems. Sugary Products Should Be Made More Expensive to Encourage People to Consume Less Sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Many processed food and drinks are packed with sugar which leads to several health issues. I agree with the opinion, sweetener products should sell at higher prices to reduce their intake and to promote healthy options.

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Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that having a degree in a humanities subject like philosophy or history is not worthwhile because of rising tuition costs for universities and a lack of employment opportunities. They recommended that university programs focus on the expectations of the workforce. I don't quite agree with that notion because I think philosophy and history are just as vital as the other courses, if not more so. If the lessons mentioned above are dropped from the higher education curricula, these topics would eventually vanish. However, I recommend adding courses connected to the job market to the campus curriculum if you don't want the number of unemployed graduates to rise in the future.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

A few individuals accept that there should be settled disciplines for each sort of atrocity. Others, however, contend that the circumstances of a person's atrocity, and the inspiration for committing it, should continuously be taken under consideration when choosing the discipline. In this essay, the punishments for each crime will be discussed.

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Although more and more people get the news on internet, the newspaper will be important in the future. What extent do you agree or disagree?

Online publishing Has created disruption in the publishing industry. Newspapers are no exception to this. AS Newspaper has switched to online publishing on the internet .More and more people are getting used to reading news on newspaper websites. This trend is catching and making waves in the newspaper industry. News is now flashed on social media too. As people are now aware of the importance of social media. Let's discuss both views and then I will give my opinion on It.

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These days many people prefer to rent rather than buy their own house. Why is this this so? Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying, and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and examples from your personal experience where appropriate.

Recently it has been noticed that more people are renting their accommodation rather than becoming home-owner. Some say this is due to the rise of property prices these days, other says renting is giving people more flexibility to change homes when needed. Although both of them are solid points, in the long-run buying a house is the best choice.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

It is true that in several traditional countries, citizens would like to buy an accommodation instead of renting it. Reasons for this phenomenon vary, and in my opinion, it has both pros and cons. The following paragraphs would shed light on my viewpoint.

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PEOPLE LIVE IN 21ST CENTURY HAVE A BETTER LIFE QUALITY THAN PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN PREVIOUS TIME. AGREE OR DISAGREE.

The era of the 21st century has witnessed people living better and safe life compared to the last 10 decades ago. Also, in the past old people did not have enough technological advancements of several gadgets as well as the infrastructure was not developed compared to the present day. Therefore, I strongly agree with the given notion and I will explain my point of view in further paragraphs.

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Cultural tourism, in which people travel in order to visit museums, monuments and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation's cultural heritage, but it can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Countries with a great history and lots of archaeological sites demand their historical worth to help the economy which is called the cultural tourism industry. Some people believe that this business makes benefits from having more visitors from around the world but, others believe that it can cause some problems with its archaeological value. It agreed with the first statement and this essay will provide relevant evidence to prove it.

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The best way to deal with the rising traffic and transportation is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this option?

In the contemporary world, the rise of traffic congestion causes hindrances in the daily commute of many folks. As it leads to prolonged traffic jams, people getting late and also causes adverse effects on the environment. Therefore, in order to manage the overcrowded transport situation, many suggest that more folks should move into the urban vicinity rather than living in the outskirts. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of this argument and explain why I disagree with this statement.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

There has long been a public debate about the fact that most countries are becoming more similar rather than before since buying products is accessible in the four corners of the globe and I believe this issue exerts a positive effect on people's lifestyle thus the reasons for this positive development will be discussed in this essay.

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