Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. discuss both views and give your opinion. give reason for your answer an include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A group of individuals hold the view that studying the past is waste of time, and not beneficial to deal with problems , whereas others believe it gives us depth insight into present situations. I strongly agree with the latter opinion, and I will justify my support in this regard.

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Nowadays, in many parts of the world, crime fiction and TV crime shows have grown increasingly popular. This essay will discuss the logical reason for this trend before venturing any opinion.

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

Novels and crime series are the reflections of society as their content is all about what happens in our societies. Nowadays, in many nations, crime novels and Television shows related to crime are gaining a lot of popularity. In this essay, I will be discussing why this is the case and will also provide my opinion regarding the negative impact of these on our society.

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Wealth does not necessarily guaranty happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement.

Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. I partly agree with this idea.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Music became the biggest part of everyone's life because it helps them to relieve themselves from hectic life schedules. While some group of folks think that music is a great way to bring people together who has different cultural values and ages. I totally agree with this statement and the reason for my inclination will be elaborated below.

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A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Because of transportation innovations, an increasing number of people emigrate to other countries. However, whether an increasing diversity of cultures improve might nations development or this trend might cause social problems is up to debate. In the following essay, I will explain why I believe that although some social problems can attribute to immigration with different cultural backgrounds, increasing cultural diversity does help the country develop a lot.

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

In today's generation pollution due to waste materials are on the trend and few humans thinks that waste substance is not being recycled from individual homes and authorities should implement some rules and regulation so that the reusing of stocks can increase. I think the government should build some strict rules and more knowledge about reusable goods must be spread.

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The problems caused by work-related stress (such as lack of productivity) have become a concern for both employers and workers. What do you think are the main causes of work- related stress and how they can be avoid?

Lacking productivity as known as burning out situation is one of the essential factors connected with working performance, particularly in the current day. However, it is thought that this obstacle is caused by working overload. From my point of view, managers should hand over this problem as soon as possible. In the next paragraphs, supporting reasons with actual examples and suggestions will be outlined in detail.

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the current ever-growing innovation of science and support of modern technology, the appearance of driverless transportation is an inevitable consequence and it is being developed gradually to become as perfect as possible. Despite the increase in quantity of these twenty-first-century vehicles, some arguments mistrust their quality. Therefore, in my opinion, the drawbacks totally overshadow the benefits.

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Eventually, technology will solve the most important environmental problems the world faces today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Technology has affected our lives in diverse ways that were initially unimaginable. As time goes by, it becomes even more advanced making some people believe it will tackle the principal environmental challenges of the world at some point. I somewhat agree with that notion and this essay will elaborate on my standpoint in detail.

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Has the internet made us more lazy or efficent? do you agree or disagree?

The Internet plays a pivotal role in human's life. While many believe that it has made humans more lethargic than efficient. However, I totally agree that the internet has made our life easy and productive by giving quick access to knowledge and improving employment opportunities.

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It is better for college students to live far away from home than living at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, several students distance themselves from their family and loved ones, to accomplish their academic goals. However, is it beneficial to do so? This essay will agree with this notion, and elaborate as to why studying while staying away from home is better for students.

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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

People often argue that the inclusion of pictorial representation of news accompanied with the article helps in relating with the scenario better as compared to the availability of only typed notes. This essay will further delineate the effectiveness of pictures in addition to the information shared.

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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it is becoming a trend that young people would like to go to an urban area to live and work, and leaving old people in the countryside because there are more job opportunities and entertainment in the city. I firmly believe that young people relocate to cities which is a more positive development. The reasons are shown in the forthcoming paragraph.

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Some people say it is the government responsibility to transport children to school. Others believe parents should transport their children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the past, children often went to school by themselves and generally parents do not need to worry about their safety, as their school was close to their houses and there was not much traffic on the road. However, it is a completely different picture in today’s world. Therefore, children need to be transported to and from school in order to decrease risks.

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Some education systems make students focus on certain subjects at the age of 15, while others require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits of each system? Which do you think is a better educational system?

There is a debatable perspective heating a discussion over the curriculum for high school students. While some acclaimed that learners at the age of 15 need to specialize in certain subjects, the opposite makes a statement that studying various fields until leaving school is of the essence. From my personal perspective, even though each conception has its own perks, I still consider myself as an advocate for the latter opinion.

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Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that making any alterations to the environment can only be done by higher authorities and bigger organizations; however, the citizens do not play any role in the betterment of the surroundings. In my perspective, I completely disagree with this viewpoint as I believe that individual plays a crucial role in cleanliness as they constitute a major part of society.

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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

It has been a topic of debate whether it is more beneficial to put all students in the same classes in regard to their academic ability or stream them based on their intelligence. In this essay I will be discussing both opiniones and why I think that segregating them will bring more advantages for both parties.

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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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion ? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

In today's ,generation it is said that the best time to teach a child what is correct and incorrect is during its primary upbringing period. However, many think that punishment is the way through which we can guide our children to differentiate between right and wrong . In my opinion , I agree with this view as disciplining a kid is the parent's duty so mild penalizing is required.

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The planet’s population is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing a shortage of resources like water, food, and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?

the population of the earth growing rapidly and accompany this consumption of resources such as water, food, and fuel increasing dramatically. If this process keeps continuing we soon will face a lot of problems such as famine. However, I believe by finding suitable solutions we can tackle this problem.

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