Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Due to the rapid development and expansion of supermarkets in some countries many small, local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Globalization and industrialization have brought immense changes in the market. With the drastic increase of hypermarkets all across western countries, some believe that small business owners are unable to match their prices and are shutting shops as a result. I, however, opine that the change has provided us with immense benefits which far outweigh the negative impact. This essay will discuss the aforementioned topic along with examples and supporting arguments.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Currently٫ many believe that learning another language is just beneficial for those who want to travel to another country or people who want to work somewhere where a foreign language is spoken٫ whereas some people believe that learning a foreign language can be useful in other situations in life too. Therefore, in the following essay, I will examine both views and also I will provide suitable reasons for my opinion in the conclusion.

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Some peopl believe that after a child enters school their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree It

In today's contemporary era, schools are becoming increasingly important in guiding children towards a better future. Society members these days often debate that teachers have a more significant impact on children, as compared to parents. I strongly agree with this opinion that although youngsters spend most of their time in life with their family members, the quality of learning in a limited time at educational institutions inspires them more towards their teachers.

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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many years ago, the preparation of meals, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, was a task assigned to a housewife. That is why the science of food is considered by many as a minor task, to which students should not pay too much attention. Others, however, have finally realised how important culinary studies are. This essay will discuss both views and explain why in my opinion it is preposterous to think of this millenary art as a waste of time.

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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.

In this day and age, an increasing number of people are concerned about committing crimes which have recently increased at an alarming rate in newspapers. It is thought by some people that all kinds of crimes should have their own punishment; However, others argue that the criminals should be included in the procedure of deciding on the punishment relying on the situation. Hence, we will examine both sides of the argument before reaching a reasonable conclusion.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

The act of paying an entrance fee for visiting some museums has caused a discrepancy among people in that some people do not reckon the reason for being charged for visiting some museums, while others are free to the public. Personally, I think that the advantages of this action outweigh its disadvantages because of two reasons which I am going to elucidate in the following.

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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?

It is easily recognized that the number of people using online books and newspapers is gradually rising, and that is the clearest depiction of developments in information technology. Therefore, quite a lot of people think that printed books and newspapers will vanish from worldwide commerce and I strongly disagree with this statement.

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Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for the environment and economy if people only ate the local food produced by farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays it is absolutely normal for food to be one of the biggest components in the global trade. This hasn't always been the case, and today some members of the public call for significantly reducing the volume of transferred food, or even eliminating the food trade completely, due to both environmental and economic concerns. While it is true that in some cases it is better for everyone to shorten the logistic chains, I disagree with the end objective of cancelling the global provision market.

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Some think students must travel to a foreign country in order to learn it's language and customs. Do you agree/disagree?

These days, language is considered an opportunity to elevate human well-being. Some people believe that learning linguistics in native-speaking countries is the most effective way. In this essay, the reasons to support my agreement that travelling to foreign countries is a promising method to study foreign linguistics will be presented in the following paragraphs.

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Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Technology is so advanced that we are able to translate any language. It is believed by some people that learning a new language is no longer required unlike before. Personally, I completely disagree with the statement as it is essential to know a language to understand the local culture and also to communicate with emotions.

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Some people think multiple choice tests are better than tests which require you to write an essay. Other people think that tests which require you to write an essay are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There are two most common approaches to test someone's knowledge in various spheres, such as multiple choice and writing an article. Both of them are good and they have their own advantages. However, there are disputes about what method is the best one. I totally agree that the multiple choice approach is much nicer than a letter.

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Many manufactured food and drinks products contain a high level of sugar, cause health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree?

There has been a phenomenon that many processed food and drink products contain a high level of sugar. Some suggest those products should be made expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. I don't agree with this argument, and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.

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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people belive it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

Recent years have witnessed that the number of residents has been increasing due to immigration, meanwhile, citizens are arguing whether deforestation should be conducted for residential buildings or not. From my perspective, the protection of rural areas should be maintained as a high priority, despite the lack of numbers of living areas.

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Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising has a profound impact on our society. Consumers are buying products from famous brands which in turn boosts the sale for these companies, even though there is no need to buy them as a consequence of extensive advertisements. Personally, I completely disagree that sales are directly influenced by the ads.

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These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that in today's scenario, the crime rate is increasing day by day ,however, most students get influenced by television which has deleterious effects on offspring behaviour. Personally, I completely agree with this statement which I will discuss in upcoming paragraphs with relevant examples and conclusions.

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Nowadays, tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include example from your own experience?

The environment is one of the aesthetic features of nature. Nowadays, most pupils are loving to spend their leisure time travelling to enjoy the beauty of nature. In this essay, we will discuss both advantages and disadvantages to travel to remote natural environments and let's see whether the advantages will overweight the disadvantages or not.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admissions to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

There are some museums that open their doors to people freely, but others are not free, and visitors have to pay to enter. There are several disadvantages like some individuals are not able to spend money on these kinds of movements, and also some advantages such as increasing the financial condition of museums to do more cultural activities. I believe the benefits of charging admission outweigh the drawbacks for plenty of reasons.

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Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others; however, believed that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion

in this modern world, the existence of zoos becomes a heated topic among people. Some of them are entrusted that zoos' existence will protect the wild animals. However, most of them believe zoos are cruel and should be close. Personally, I strongly believe that zoos can be used as a picnic place where school children can be improving in their knowledge and will be familiar with different kinds of animals. Therefore, it will be beneficial to society.

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Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In the modern era of times, many citizens who suffer from various and disastrous health issues are striving to probe alternative medicines and cures rather than seeing their domestic medical practitioners while their pains are not being cured completely and properly by traditional remedies. I reckon such behaviours not have only negative impacts on individuals but also have negative effects on society. In this essay, it will be illustrated that this trend could more harm than good.

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How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is key role of music in nowadays world?

Music has become an integral part of our lives. In the present era, music has changed our thought process immensely. Music plays a vital role in everyone's life, doesn't matter to which age group the person belongs .

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