Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to universities while others think that it depends on other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are controversial perspectives heating up a debate over how to become a high–achiever. While some claim that getting to institutions is the sole tactic to become fruitful, the opposite makes a statement that it has heavy dependence on various factors. While each has its own perks, I would contend that it is optimal to combine both mentioned facets.

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Some people believe that it is better to build new museums and town halls instead of renovating the old ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Museums and Town halls are an important part of our society. While some people think that it is beneficial to construct new museums and town halls whereas changing the old ones is also a preferable option.

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Some people believe that price is the only consideration when buying something. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Purchase power and purchase intention can be influenced by different factors. A common belief among a group of consumers is that the price of the product is solely responsible to determine the purchasibility of a product. But I think this is not true in all circumstances. I will present my arguments to support my standpoint in the following sections.

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In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree?

Smoking in many countries has been increasing day by day, and most countries have imposed a strict ban on public places, like restaurants, hotels, cinemas, etc. This essay agrees with this initiative because it will reduce the effect of second-hand smoke as well as, enable smokers to quit cigarettes.

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Some people believe that successful sports teams are always those with the strongest or fittest players. Others think that success depends more on the team’s mental strength. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the salad days of the millennium, society is polarised into two groups almost equally regarding the notion that successful sports personalities are always those who have the stronger body or are the ones with powerful minds. The following paragraphs will shed light on both the approaches, as far as I am concerned I am in favour of the latter statement.

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Topic: Health education is an essential aspect of community health. Do you agree or disagree?

It is often said that people in society should be educated about the importance of well-being in their life. In my opinion, I totally agree with this point of view.

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People are using more mobiles nowadays. They seldom live in one city all their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?

In this ever-changing scenario, people's lifestyle has been changing in terms of frequent migrations and technology usage due to the standardization, work purpose and advancement in technology respectively on which people rely in order to reduce their stress through chatting with comrades and watching videos and reels which are indulging.

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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.

Nowadays, health problems have become major issues due to different kinds of drinks and foods from various industries. Such products contain a high amount of sugar resulting in obesity, blood pressure and many other diseases. So, it is believed by some individuals that such unhygienic things should be costly which may help in its less consumption. This aforementioned statement holds a valid point and I partially agree with it.

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Computers have made the world a better place to live in. Do you agree or disagree?

It's a no-brainer that technology has evolved quite rapidly in the past few decades. Computers and machines have taken over almost all the tasks which one does daily. The impact is so significant that one cannot even imagine their life without a computer these days. In this essay, we will discuss how computers have made the world a better place to live in and articulate its advantages.

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In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and other products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that people should stop using animals to serve their eating and clothing purposes. While I understand why some people may oppose this opinion, I still wholeheartedly agree with it for several reasons.

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Universities should accept equal members of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today there is a heated debate on whether universities should encourage an equal share of both genders in multifarious studies or not. I partially agree with this statement and I will elucidate arguments to prove my opinion.

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It is 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour for children?

Learning to be able to distinguish between right and wrong is vital for children. While some people think that punishment is necessary and helps them learn this difference, I personally disagree with this idea.

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Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Reading and writing skills are decreasing these days. Some people think it is because of the increasing use of computers and mobile phones. I strongly agree with this opinion.

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Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if the wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In today's world, migration, to live and work in localities apart from their homeland, is far more popular among people than at any other time. The more expert a person is, the more controversial their migration becomes. Opposing one another, two different points of view prevailed among people in this case. In the following, their arguing ideas will be explained to some extent, and mine as well. On one hand, the fundamental differences in education systems are proposed. For example, not all systems can be in line with each other either in terms of quality and priorities or outcome. Therefore, accepting experts from various education systems would certainly expose the host country to predictable and unpredictable risks.

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The death penalty is the best way to control and reduce serious crime. To what extent do you agree?

The death penalty violates the right to life which happens to be the most basic of all human rights, however some people still believe that capital punishment is extremely useful for reducing serious crime, while others think that it is not, however, both points of view are worthy of discussion.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Technology plays an important role in our lifestyle. It Is a well-known fact that with the advancement in the modern age our preferences will change and move towards more easy ways to spend life. The statement about the future forecasts is that online versions of newspapers and books will completely replace printed ones. I completely agree with this prediction due to a number of reasons which I will elaborate in this essay.

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Many students decide to further their study abroad. What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying abroad? What is your opinion? What do you prefer?

Nowadays, an increasing number of students decided to continue their education abroad. While there are many benefits to studying in another country, there are also some drawbacks to consider. I firmly believe that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

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What are the causes and effects of global warming and deforestation to the world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Global warming is a major issue that the world is facing right now. There are many non-profit organisations that are working to minimise the impact and re-construct a better world. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of an argument is discussed and put forward my opinion.

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Some people think the news has no connection to people’s lives, so it is a waste of t ime to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programme. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In the modern era, a part of the population believes that audio-visual programs are connected to individuals in a much better way than newspapers and it’s a waste of time to read them. I strongly disagree with the statement and this essay will substantiate the reasons for same.

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Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of respect and dignity for teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Modern schools involve more dynamic study approaches and real-time problems that help children to understand the current issues of the world. As a part of this, some people believe that students should be allowed to grade their teachers to improve the quality of education, whereas some people disagree with this idea. In this essay, I will discuss both views and put forward my opinion.

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