Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Governments should spend more money on education than on recreation and sport. Do you agree or disagree?

It is always controversial to decide the way of using public money, as it is what was collected from the whole citizens. I wholeheartedly agree with the statement that governments ought to invest more money on education than recreation and sport. There are two reasons I believe this way which I will explore in the following essay.

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The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The advancement of the internet and technology has revolutionised our ways of communication by using various social media. Although many people believe social media have numerous drawbacks to our life, I personally think that their advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Now days more and more people buy and use their own cars . Do you think the advantage of this trend for individual outweigh its disadvantages for the environment ??

In our modern society, the average population has their personal vehicle.

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Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the general public, or should a charge, even a voluntary charge, be levied for admittance? Discuss this issue, and give your opinion.

Currently, there is an ongoing debate about whether museums and galleries ought to be available for everyone or should pay a charge for the entrance. Although some people believe that free entry may bring various benefits to society, In my opinion raising the admission fee has more advantages.

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Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that some people still believe that men and women are born with different characteristics which determine what jobs are open to them. While there were strong arguments to justify this view, I completely disagree that it would apply to the world of work today.

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After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

In contemporary society, it is argued that graduated students tended to take a gap - year before entering the academy. Personally, I totally agree with this statement because it could be a good way for students to understand themselves and tangible goals for their forthcoming.

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All students should study art & music in school to what extend do you agree or disagree?

Art and music should be mandatory training in a school curriculum. This essay agrees with the fact, as they can help enhance the creative part of a student's brain. Additionally, they act as fantastic pastimes that students can practice to take their minds off their regular classes.

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Some people think that the fictional violence portrayed on television is harmless entertainment. Others disagree and think that it encourages violent behavior. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Today’s technology-driven era has given rise to plentiful ways of amusement. One school of thought is that fake fights broadcasted on various television channels should be treated as means of entertainment, whereas some think that it promotes a violent attitude amongst the viewers. I have compelling evidence to dismiss such shows that depict violence. This essay intends to discuss the rationale behind both views and underscores why such shows could be fatal for those who make deliberate efforts to try the stunts and how reel world violence can fuel real-life aggressive behaviour.

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Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think university education should focus on academic study only. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Employers are always lamenting the unfortunate gap between what students have learnt in university and what they are expected to know in order to be job-ready, which has set many people thinking: what on earth should these students learn in school, academic knowledge or job skills?

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In some countries it is illegal for employers to reject someone's applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think it is a negative or positive development? Explain the reasons and give relevant example from your experience.

Basically, We all know that job selection will be held through the interviewer merit marks and excellent skills he or she acquired but most of the senior post employer's of the companies eliminate the person just for the silly reason of age which is an unlawful act in their country too and this quite unfair thing. I believe age is just a number and it does not show our capability of knowledge . So, in this ,essay i will explain why am not in favour of those who reject because of the age factor and state the issue with relevant examples.

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It is too expensive to look after and repair old buildings. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Ancient monuments are the prominent evidence of our rich and great history; this architecture should be preserved and well-maintained to keep the past alive. However, some people argue that the hefty money that is spent on these old buildings should be used to construct new ones which coincide with today's world. I totally disagree with the notion for the reasons which are explained in the following paragraphs.

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Some people think that illegal internet downloads are having a negative effect on the music industry. Others feel that have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Music helps overcome depression these days. Everyone loves rap. However, some think that unofficial internet downloads are made an adverse repercussion on the music field, while others say that this trend does not create a huge impact on the artists. This essay discusses both viewpoints, I strongly agree with the former opinion for the following reasons.

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Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, globalization has myriad benefits in this era of technology however, authorities should not neglect its drawbacks which can affect any nation in the long run. In the upcoming paragraphs, I will share the pros and cons of internationalism.

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Some people think that the media should report details of crime to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

the specifications of offences should be reported to the general public by the media. I partially agree with this statement. This essay will discuss the reason for my partial disagreement

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Because of falling birth rates and better healthcare, the world’s population is getting steadily older and this trend is going to cause serious problems for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

an ageing population due to a decline in birth rate and the development in healthcare services can have detrimental effects on society.I partially agree with the above notion and the reasons for my partial disagreement are discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Many people think there is a general increase of anti-social behavior and a lack of respect to others. What do you think are the causes of this and how to improve the situation ?

It is considered by many that there is an increase in the level of anti-social and lack of respect among people. This is major because of bad parenting and the introduction of western cultures into our society. However, there are ways to solve the situation.

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4. Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in Zoos. Others, believe that there are good reasons of having Zoos. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There is no doubt that those days,the animal takes apart place in this world to produce the circle of daily life routine.Thus, there are various types in the community around the zoos. In this , an essay I will discuss both views to see which ones make sense to agree with.

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In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large cities where they only know a few people in their are. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community.

In the olden days, people use to live in and with their communities and stay in close contact with their neighborhood. In the recent past, it has become a common trend that people move out from their native places and settle down somewhere else because of many reasons like better job opportunities, job transfers, to pursue higher studies. And these migrated families know lesser about people who live in their locality or nearby. There are many advantages of living in a small community and disadvantages as well. In this essay, I will pen down both followed by my views on this.

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Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, there are controversial views about whether to retain capital punishment. In fact, numerous countries implement this punishment or not, the crime rate is not markedly different. However, to reduce and limit felonies and make our society peaceful, I favour keeping this penalty.

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It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime is a direct influence of the increase in violence in media. To what extent do you agree with the above statement?

Nowadays, child delinquency is a topical concern around the world. It is progressively upsurging over the past several years, with media such as the internet, social media and TV shows paving the way for kids to the violence, thus, I am evidently agreeing with the above statement.

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