Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or bad thing?

There is no denying that being fashionable is on trend. This is influenced by globalisation and the increasing influence of traditional media and social networks. However, there are a lot of doubts about following fashion and dressing up, a lot of questions about whether it has its drawbacks or not. In my opinion, for the public, this issue is a double-edged sword.

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Some people think it's beter 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 your own opinion.

Some individuals like to have friends who always agree with them, while others want friends that sometimes do not have the same opinion as them. While having a confidant that readily agrees with our opinion has its benefit, somebody who corrects us when we are wrong is the type of friend preferred by some people. I believe that it is important to be friends with someone who does not follow us blindly. In this essay I am going to elaborate on the same.

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Some people think that hosting international sports events is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

The opinion,regarding holding international sports events in a country is debatable as some people think it is beneficial to the country and others are against that.this essay will discuss both views and I consider this development in a positive way.

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It is a fact that there are a lot of languages in this world, but every year several of the languages just disappear. A group of people believe that the extinction of some languages is not a crucial problem since communication will be more effective with fewer languages.To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, There are a considerable number of languages that are being vanished. It may be true that it reduces the number of languages to have more effective communication. Personally, I don't accept that better communication will appear due to eliminating other languages.

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Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that to overcome the problem of traffic and transportation, humans should be motivated to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside, in my opinion, I disagree that the solution to the traffic and Transportation problem is people should move to live in cities rather than suburbs or in the countryside, although many people go from the countryside to cities by private cars because of the work, there are some ways to solve traffic and Transportation problems such as improving the transportation facilities and group travelling.

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Some people believe that old public buildings in cities should be restored while others say that they should be demolished and new buildings should be built instead. Agree or disagree?

It is often considered that old heritage structures in cities are well preserved. Whereas, a few individuals believe that old buildings should be replaced with new buildings by demolishing the old ones. Thus, I dissent from the notion which further leads to a logical conclusion.

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Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Of all the concerns that students often have, one of the most persistent is whether they can afford to pay for their full course fees on their own. Some argue that they should receive financial support from the government, and I personally think that there is little to disagree with this observation.

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Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?

The classical dilemma between working under an employer and self-employment has been there for a long. and is a constant source of in-decision, for some people. Though owning a business has its own benefits, owing to the freedom of time and independence of operations, it also is exposed to considerable financial threat and subsequent mental stress . In my essay, I shall discuss the benefits and the de-merits of working for corporates with relevant examples and on the basis of the same shall share my opinion on the matter.

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In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?

Unlikely some of the countries people are trying to take the business to the large size of shop from out-of-town. Therefore people are interested to go by car; while this use of cars day by day increasing. Although the benefits of this trend are varied, in my ,opinion the inconvenience is much more significant.

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Due to the impact of globalisation, the global market has become immensely competitive, and this prompts businesses to develop and apply different strategies to compete for their market shares. One of those is advertising new features of their products. This essay will explain the intellection and present my evaluation of this occurrence.

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Some people belive that advertising has a strong effect on a person's decision-making process. Other people believe that it has little or no real impact. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Advertising induces a customer towards buying a product. There is a school of thought, which, is of the opinion that the consumer's decision-making process is highly influenced by advertising , whereas,there are people who believe the contrary. In my essay, I shall discuss both views with relevant examples and would share my thoughts on the matter.

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Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Distribution of tax revenues is one of the most important duties of every government. Especially, if it concerns future investments in education, attractions, and services. I disagree with this statement, because of fact, if the government invests money in developing social activities, such as the arts, it will support an enormous variety of cultural streams. The arts are a reflection of society's level of education and development.

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Research shows that a lot of energy is saved if people spend a shorter time in the workplace. To save energy (e.g. gas, electricity etc.), some companies are closing down on one day per week. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Companies consume huge amounts of power in order to keep producing goods and services. Some argue that shutting down production could save a lot of energy, while the other side of the opinion is it would cause more havoc than benefits. In this essay, we will look into the details of its pros and cons.

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Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behavior. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Violence is always a hot topic in society. Because of that, many movies or programs make up for this problem. It leads to some people believing and having violent behaviour in real life. In my opinion, media products that make about violence affect people's violent behaviour.

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Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car-free day once every month, on which no private vehicle are allowed on the road. discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages.

Some populaces perceive that our street should not have any personal automobiles one time per month. This essay will depict the reduction of noise pollution as being one of the advantages, but the increased inconvenience of commuting to destinations is one of the drawbacks.

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Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve the sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is stated by many that the main motto of publicity is to enhance the sales of commodities which is not much essential to humans. Although, few people argue due to some reasons and I certainly agree with the statement.

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Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like, while others say that they should think more realistically about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, people have become more and more conscious about choosing a profession randomly or by choice. The vast majority of group think that youth is supposed to have the option of selecting their desired working area but according to some folk, youngsters should be more practical and thoughtful towards their working life ahead. I completely agree with the latter view and I will support my opinion with examples.

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It is important for people to take riske, both in their professional lives and their personal lifes. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

in our present life it has been proven that taking risks plays a vital role both in the professional and personal areas of an individual's life, taking risks, has so many advantages, but also can be a real threat to someone's life if the person, did not think of it, in this essay, we will shade lights on both the bone and

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Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read any entertainment books because they think it is wast of time. Do you agree or disagree?

Reading is an essential skill children have to develop. Some parents prefer educational books rather than amusing materials for their children to read. They do not believe entertaining books will benefit their children and would be a complete waste of time. I strongly disagree with this statement since there are some benefits to reading entertainment books.

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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is the opinion that modern life has overwhelmed people with choices. I strongly agree with this idea and think that the Internet and globalization contribute mostly to this trend.

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