Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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In recent years, the pressure on schools and university students has been increasing. And they are pushed to work hard at a very young age. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

It is certainly true that in the past couple of years, the stress on school and university students has significantly increased and that they are being pushed to the extreme limits at a young age. I believe this leads to a positive development, which I have discussed below in detail.

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The government should provide free public transport 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is an opinion that free public transportation should be provided by the governments in order to decrease traffic congestion. I firmly disagree with this idea for the following reasons.

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Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience

Some countries spent an enormous amount of funds on space exploration . I do believe that it is a total waste of money and the governments should utilise those funds for the betterment of the nation and the people living in it by building infrastructure , providing free medical care and free education , rather than searching for aliens or another inhabitable planet

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Write about the following topic: Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some humans in this generation believe that knowing history is not useful, but others think that it is essential and I strongly agree with them. This essay will discuss both opinions.

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Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

One school of thought advocates that the health of urban residents is being negatively affected. While acknowledging the benefits of urban living, I would contend that it is dangerous to public well-being as a consequence of living in major cities.

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Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or not?

In globalization, rules and laws are the basic foundation of the recent society. If it did not work, people were free to do whatever they wanted. Personally, I completely with this view.

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Some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In modern society, there is an ongoing debate about whether parents should choose leisure time activities for their children or not, with some people believing that children have to choose their own free time activities. In this essay, I will argue and explain my opinion about this topic.

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Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There will always be two different opinions in the academic field on whether children should be able to select the subjects they are interested in, or if they should study the basic required subjects. It is true that learning something you really enjoy can sometimes yield better results compared to when you do something out of mere responsibility. However, this is not always guaranteed.

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Governments spend large amounts of money on art that not all people enjoy. This money could be better spent on things that benefit the majority of the population. Do you agree?

Governments should spend money on other more comprehensive development rather than all on art. This essay will provide two faces, which fulfill the satisfaction of individuals.

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The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices is harmful to individuals and to the society they live in. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

There is a belief that the ease of gadgets hurts society and individuals. It has not only affected health but also consumes time and distracts people from their work and studies. I completely agree with this notation that exceeding the craze for video games is a major setback for our society.

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Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals opine that children should have the right to select the stream they want to study. Whereas, others believe that they should have focused on basic discipline. As far as I am concerned, I agree with the latter notion that rudimentary schooling is mandatory for youngsters as they are unaware of their choices of interest in tuition and they can learn all the perspectives of different subjects.

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Many youngsters do unpaid work to help their local community,which benefits both themselves and society.Some people believe that all teenagers should thus be required to do unpaid work in their free time. Do you agree or disagree?

Many youths do voluntary service in their native places, which has a symbiotic type of benefits. According to some people, this should be made mandatory that all teens do unpaid jobs in their leisure time. This short essay gives the reasons below, why this statement needs to be disagreed on.

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others believe that other media are better sources of news. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The discourse surrounding the most effective medium for acquiring news has led to contrasting opinions among individuals. While some individuals lean towards newspapers, others argue in favor of alternative media sources. In my view, although newspapers possess certain advantages, the rapid dissemination and accessibility of digital media render it a more preferable choice for staying abreast of current affairs in the present era.

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Your local government has just recently received a large donation from an anonymous donor to improve the community. Almost everyone agrees that the money should be invested in building a new public facility. Which of the following do you think your local government should build? Build a public library Build a public park Build a public pool

I strongly suggest that we should build a public library. This is because the library saves precious resources and gives everybody opportunities to gather.

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Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people perceive graduating from college become the best way to get a job while others argue that getting experience and growing skills are more prominent to getting a good job. I believe both academics and experiences are crucial factors in securing a good job.

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Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Sometimes, it is argued that it is beneficial for people to compete with each other in all aspects of their lives. Others thought that instead of competing with each other, it can be a better idea to work together like a team. While I totally understand the advantages of competition, I believe cooperating with each other can be more beneficial for individuals.

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Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

The debate over whether governments should allocate budgetary resources to the search for extraterrestrial life is a hot topic. On the one hand, there are people who argue that the search for life is a great start, and on the other hand, there are opponents who believe that such resources would be better spent on solving bigger problems on Earth. Both points of view are understandable.

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Some people are of the opinion that children should be awarded for good behavior: others think they should be punished for bad behavior discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people believe that kids should be recognised with a gift or a trip for their respected attitudes. On the other hand, some people argue that children should be criticized for being not good. I agree with both ideas as children have to be rewarded for doing good to encourage them to continue this behaviour, but still, they should be punished sometimes for their bad behaviour to learn that must face their faults.

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Some people think that if a country is already rich, further economic development will not result in its citizens being any happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Although many individuals have the opinion that additional economic advancements will not benefit the inhabitants of an already rich country, however, I strongly disagree with this view. This essay will further expatiate on both takes with some examples and references.

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An increasing number of people are choosing plastic surgery. Why do people choose to change the way they look? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Plastic surgery is popular in several countries, with many people opting for it to enhance their appearance. In my opinion, plastic surgery has both benefits and drawbacks, which I'll outline below.

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