Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

People have forgotten the importance of religious festivals. Instead, people only want to enjoy themselves during the festival period. I absolutely agree with this, as a community is losing the main reason behind why the festival is celebrated.

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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.

It is thought that teenagers should choose their university department according to their interests. However, while determining the branch, people also consider which may be beneficial in the future. We will consider both sides of the debate in this essay.

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Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Climate change represents a major threat to life on gravel. Some people argue that one needs to find a way to live with it instead of preventing it. I completely disagree with this, because I believe there are many ways to prevent climatic transformation.

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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recyclng is for the goverment to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Reduce, reuse and recycle is also known as the 3Rs in waste management and is a crucial topic discussed by many. Although recycling a good portion of waste was the ultimate goal, it still has not been achieved. Some states that if the government implement more rules, the amount of recycling could increase. I fully agree with the statement and in this essay, I will discuss how government involvement in lawmaking would be beneficial in changing the household waste recycling process.

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Wealthy nations should assest poorer countried with humanitarian relief during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree.

In this today's world, many people are suffering from various diseases , especially in developing countries. Some people concur that rich countries should aid the poor nations by providing all necessary resources in terms of food, medicine and many more. I tend to stand with the statement does hold a valid ground and I will expand on more details in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some believe that people will always purchase a product based on their needs. So, advertising is not needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, it has become conventional for companies to advertise their products, and some may argue that advertising is unnecessary since people will only buy essential products they need. Although it is true that people always buy necessities, advertisement continues to play an important role in today's society.

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Some poeple think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. what, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?

It is the belief some think that providing the required knowledge and skills which will be useful in a workplace should be done by the universities whereas others think that providing knowledge disregarding the usefulness of the course to get employment, is enough. However, I believe

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Job applicants’ social skills are more important. Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In today's perceptually transforming epoch , a vast number of recruiters hire those people who have academic and social skills.As a consequence , it is opined by some employers that the employees' social skills play a crucial role compared to their academic qualifications.I agree to a huge extent with the above notion and I have given my reasons along with suitable justifications in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Opinions differ on whether urban or rural living is more conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Although the former yields certain benefits to its residents’ health, I believe that these are far outweighed by the latter.

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Some people say that the educational success of a student is the result of the work of a good teacher. Others say it depends on the character of the student. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Achievements do not merely depend on 1 factor. In this writing, I will explain whether it's mentorship or personality traits that lead you towards victory in your academics. Also, I will give a few examples to support the idea that a guide and a person can work together to get some positive outcomes.

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Some believe that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together, while others claim that holding the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It's suggested that holding Olympic Games is enhancing people's desires and anticipations ,while others consider, it costs a lot of payment for planning.This essay will discuss both sides of the argument,followed by my own perspective.

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The best way to solve world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you agree or disagree?

It cannot be denied that nowadays the number of private cars and their harmful gases are increasing dramatically year by year. Some people suggest that the major solution to the problem is increasing the price of fuel. I partly disagree with this statement. Because there are several bad consequences of this issue. These consequences are twofold.

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While studying abroad provides an opportunity to broaden one’s experience, as also present the danger of letting influence from the host culture. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many argue that studying overseas is a privilege. However, some people see the possibility of merging cultures as a disadvantageous outcome of such an experience. I totally disagree with this view and I will present below two positive aspects of mixing cultures.

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Stress–related illnesses are becoming increasingly common What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Nowadays, many people are suffering from stress-related diseases. This essay will outline some possible reasons for this as well as suggest some solutions.

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Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believe that all companies should have the right to advertise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Today, In our modern life , advertising become necessary for any company in any category for marketing products and services such as fast food companies. Although many people believe that fast food entities should not be allowed to advertise, others think that all companies should have the right to advertise . In my opinion, I consider that companies should advertise healthy food rather than fast food.

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With recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear. What is your opinion?

In this technologically sophisticated era, everything is being digitalised including all sorts of readable such as books,newspapers and magazines. However, a certain group of people think that, even though digitalisation is dominating, the conventional methods will still be persistent.I believe that there would not be a trace of the physical form of paper in any category of publishing.

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Children can learn from movies, books and the Internet than real-life experience. Do you agree?

Learning is the primary aspect of our life which stays with our last breath. As we grow old our knowledge increases with time. I partially agree, with the statement that children get more knowledge from entrainment, reading textbooks and browsing the web than real-world exposure.

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Some people believe that food and exercise are not necessary for healthy and long life. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Having a healthy lifestyle and food is considered a blessing. Some people believe that both of these are not essential to lead a healthy and long life. I disagree with this notion and believe that the lack of above mentioned might have severe consequences at a later stage.

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Some people think that illegal Internet downloads are having a negative effect on the music industry. Others feel that they have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some believe that illegal Internet loads are having a downside effect on music artists. Others think that they have no effect on artists. In this essay, I will discuss both views and suggest my opinion.

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is it 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 ?

Taking risks has been considered a mark of courage and bravado in our history, taking risks amplifies one's ability to take action as we should face all our fears in life. I believe the advantages of taking risks far outweigh the disadvantages. Accounting for the philosophy behind taking risks and the neurological aspects will denote the advantages.

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