Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

Opinions are divided on whether life was better before the advent of modern technology. I believe that certain aspects of life were seemingly better without technological advances, but our life has been radically improved with the help of technology.

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More and more people want to buy clothes, car and other products from well-known brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

These days, stocks of well-known clothes, cars, and other products are massively increasing due to the enormous amount of money customers pour. There are several reasons for this trend, which I think will cause many consequences for consumers.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In today’s world, there are more platforms that can be data gained. Although, some people think this is a good trend and all the information need to be shared in scientific research, economic and educational system, others have the opposite view that according to the worth of this information can not be released freely. In this essay, I will analyse both views in order to formulate and explain my own.

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Some people think that healthcare should be free for everyone; other things that people should pay for their medical cost themselves discuss both views and give your opinion.

Healthcare is a basic necessity for every citizen, according to some folks healthcare facilities' costs should be worn by the government ,however some believe that people should bear this cost by themselves. I firmly believe that government should make healthcare free if not for every citizen then at least for those who cannot afford it. In further ,paragraphs both opinions will be discussed along with my view.

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It’s important for children to learn 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 or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?

In today’s developing world, raising a child becomes more difficult day by day. For proper adulthood, every child has to learn how to assess situations and make a decision about, whether they are right or wrong. According to the given idea, in order to teach this ability, punishment is a valid method. I do not agree with this opinion; however, this could be applied in some rare cases. In this essay, I will explain my thoughts regarding this belief, and demonstrate examples.

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In many modern socities grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. what do you think are the consequences of this?

In the last ,decades families are getting smaller , and most people prefer privacy and choose to move out of home after getting married or higher education . Therefore , grandchildren get less chance to spend quality time with their grandparents. There are so many consequences of this phenomenon which will be discussed in a further paragraph with a suitable conclusion.

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Many people prefer to communicate with their online friends than to socialize with people in their local communities. Do you think it has more advantages than disadvantages?

Wibecaith the rapid growth of technology, the world has come a long way . The Internet considers the best invention in today's world . The Internet makes our life much easier . We can communicate with our dear ones through social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram , Facebook and many more . The effects of this technology have been universally acknowledged . There are many conflicting arguments related to this issue . Nowadays it's very common to see that folks prefer to talk with their friends online than have a conversation face to face . The popularity of face-to-face conversation slightly decreased in the current scenario . whether to agree or not it's a tough-provoking question. As far as I can see it is more justified to agree with the crowd who is comfortable with online communication. .in upcoming paragraphs, I will not only shed light on both sides but also elaborate on my point of view regarding the issue.

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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.

Taking risks in both career paths and daily social lives probably leads each of us to either benefits or drawbacks. However, I personally believe that the advantages of it would dominate the disadvantages.

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Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people believe economic development is the only solution to end famine and poverty, while others think that economic growth should be stopped due to the harmful effects it has on the environment. In this essay, I will examine both arguments and then give my personal opinion.

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Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jail, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and sent hospital. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Addiction to drugs has increased at a fast pace in recent years. Many people are of the view that drug addicts are criminals and should be imprisoned. On the other hand, few believe that they should be sent to hospitals and that proper treatment should be provided like normal patients. This essay will discuss both the views and opine on the fact that not all drug addicts are criminals and assistance should be granted in some cases.

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Some people think that the (government should provide (assistance) to (all kinds of artists) including painters, musicians, and poets. However, other people think that (this is a waste of money). Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Arts, despite being overlooked and getting devalued by both governments and people in society are one of the necessities for achieving a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle. Not only arts can provide a means of relaxation, but it is also the medium that people throughout history used to tell their stories as well. Although it is still a debatable topic whether governments should provide assistance for those who have expertise in arts or not, I certainly believe that supporting arts and people who work in the fields can have more benefits for us in the long run. I will discuss both perspectives and provide my own opinion.

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Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Compared to the past generation, young people are better qualified. While some people say this is because nowadays applying for jobs is more competitive, others believe that young people’s higher education levels are due to accessibility of more academic opportunities for them.

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Some people believe that artists should always be given the freedom to express their ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people can express their ideas in painting. Hence, folk gives more importance to talented persons to develop their certain skills. However, many individuals opine that artists should give the full freedom to picture their thoughts. To a great extent, I agree with the given statement and this essay describes the reasons behind my opinion with suitable examples.

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Space research costs billions of dollars. Some people think that the money should be invested on more practical projects here on th earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

Many people believe that the money used in space research can invest in more beneficial projects. There are others who firmly argue that exploring space is more important for the world. Mankind always had a big interest the space, therefore, they have been developing many aircraft and robots to understand the concept. I partly agree with the idea. I will explain that we can reduce the amount of money which is required for exploring.

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Some people think that good planning is the key factor for success in life. Others think that there are more important factors that lead to success (hard work, luck). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It would be argued by some that wise arrangement skills play a crucial role to be successful in life, while others opine that diligence and luck are two significant elements that contribute to accomplishment. In my opinion, the combination of both views is the best way to fulfill people a strong sense of achievement.

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The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this trend can bring negative influences on the youths and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?

The youngest generation in current society prefers to spend most of their time in some amusement locations such as shopping centres instead of working hard or focusing on reaching high achievement in education as best as they can just for good memory. While some peoples tend to believe the idea of shopping is the waste of time and it will screw up your life. I mostly agree with the idea of negative influence will come up with but I can also understand why youths and society have this kind of habit.

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People today find their live more and more dominated by their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement.

Although the world has ample natural resources, nothing is free. Individual life depends on their employment; how much money they earn, how much money they spend, and how much money they save, which help them to survive in this world, and consequently, their work has more control over their life. I agree with the above statement because intense work and healthy life are interrelated. I elucidate my stand in the following paragraphs with some examples.

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Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?

During the COVID era, commuting long hours to work was a norm for most societies, especially in prominent cities where businesses and companies were usually more concentrated in the central areas of the city. However, the way COVID has changed the way we work in recent years, begs the question of whether spending tremendous time on travel has more positive or negative effects on employees' lives and well-being. In this essay, I will explore both aspects and provide my thought on how commute can affect work-life balance.

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The claim that animals have “rights” has been the subject of much debate since the 1970s. Are zoos helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, all around the world, we can observe that animal protection is an important factor. Many people argue whether zoos help animals or they do more harm to the animals. Others believe that zoos should be banned. I am in favour of protecting the animals, thus I think that zoos do protect animals and should therefore not be banned.

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New parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

People who are becoming parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to grow up their children in a good way.As far as my opinion is concerned,I fully agreed with this statement because growing up with children is not easy and if we don't learn how to buy up our kids it will be one of the biggest disadvantages.

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