Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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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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For many young people today, shopping is their favourite free time activity. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Currently, shopping is becoming one of the most favoured activities among youth. This essay will discuss the main causes of this phenomenon and provide a possible solution to change this tendency.

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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?

Nowadays some people say this is the best time in history to be living. Personally, I partly agree with this view because we have other times in history would be interesting to live.

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Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

I wholeheartedly believe that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages. Websurfing is websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. My evidence is that from a disadvantage you always have a solution, from the current situation COVID-19 we are using the internet to learn and businesses can communicate and work from home in lockdowns.

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Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion?

These days people are starting to believe that artificial intelligence is taking over the world. The question is robots are a replacement for humans in the workspace? This , in this , the essay I'm going to say what I believe in this matter.

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Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion?

It is an irrefutable fact that robots are developing and slowly “morphing into us”. They are able to complete everyday tasks such as turning on the oven or cooking food. They do actions we would never expect. Most communities think they are a neutral piece of technology, but scientists and engineers say otherwise.

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Some people fail in school but End up being successful in life why do you think that is the case? What is most important thing to succeed in life?

Some people don't perform well during their studies, yet leads a happy and satisfying life. I believe success can not be measured with grades, thus hard work plays an integral part to achieve accomplishment in life.

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can serious social and practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Living in a foreign country may cause some social and practical issues for most migrants who have to speak a foreign language. I completely agree with this view.

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