Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Most societies have their homeless people. Some people think that the best way to help them is to give them money. To what extent do you agree?

It is important to consider how to help the homeless people who are living on the streets. Some people believe that the best way to tackle this problem is to give them cash. I disagree with this view. In my opinion, giving financial support to the homeless people would make the situation only worse as it has the chance to make them more dependent on people’s generosity.

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Today’s schools should teach their students how to survive financially in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is certainly true that schools are playing an indispensable role in students life and give them a better education. In the modern ,world many people believe that schools must provide basic lessons to students about financial management. I completely agree with this statement and all points will be elaborated on in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Some people think that it is better to educate girls and boys in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals believe that separating males and females and making them study in different schools can be a better option. Whilst, others think that it would be beneficial to make them study together. This essay agrees with the second statement because it allows them to talk with opposite genders and will help them in future.

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Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, many people who have been fascinated in sports such as basketball, football, golf and other athletics, so large companies have used this way to promote their product, however, there are some people who disagree with this because it has a negative effect on athletics. I personally disagree with this statement because finance will be a sports system driven moving forward.

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Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although some people believe that the new home should be built in the same style as the more traditional local homes, others believe that everyone should have the freedom to choose their own style of home. I agree with the opinion that new buildings should be built in a traditional style to preserve their culture.

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Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree?

It has been mentioned, in news and various documents, that the population of endangered species has declined enormously in the past five decades. Knowing that we can be influential in the rate of this process, it is essential to initiate our attempts to deter the disappearance of endangered animals. In this ,essay the possible efforts towards helping the earth’s creatures will be elaborated.

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Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, television becomes an integral part of everyone's life and they prefer to watch television instead of talking with their family. Hence, many believe that it ruins relationships and a sense of community. I agree with this statement and this essay will discuss my views in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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Some people believe that children at secondary school should be streamed, i.e. taught in classes according to ability, rather than being taught in mixed-ability classes. Do you think the advantages of streaming children outweigh disadvantages

Most of the High schools stream their classes without the ability of students. While some people think that it is beneficial to divide the students into groups depending upon the knowledge, this is because of the focus and nature of the students. In my view, differentiating based on ability is not an ideal option as it creates a disturbance in their lives. However, there are both pros and cons involved in it, this essay will discuss in detail and also include my opinion.

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Violence in the media promotes violence in society to what extent do you agree or disagree.

Media has become a crucial part of our lives and has a humongous influence on society. This can be both a positive as well as a negative influence. Over time, media has been blamed for increased violence in society , which I totally support. Analysing the repercussions of violent video games on kids and the effect of violent news sharing across various platforms will help bolster this.

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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

The use of computers has increased dramatically over years. While some pupils believe that the increasing trend of computers in academic fields has several adverse effects; however, others argue that it is a positive development. This essay will include both views, and my personal opinion with a logical conclusion.

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Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some argue that when parents are at work, relations lend themselves to care for young children, while others believe daycare centres offer a better service. It is agreed that while some relatives take care of offspring extremely well, childcare experts offer a better overall service. This essay will first discuss the merits of family members looking after ‘pre-schoolers, secondly, an analysis of childcare centres’ services, followed by a reasoned conclusion.

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Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Recently, it has been increasingly common for organisations like WWF to cooperate with famous singers or renowned actors in order to raise public awareness of certain issues. From my perspective, it can be a brilliant strategy as long as the charity or wildlife groups think twice before deciding which celebrity to work with.

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Advertising that targets children should be banned from our televisions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued by some that advertising that attracts and targeting children should be prohibited from television. I completely agree with this opinion and in this I will state the reasons for my view.

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Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Many parents, who decide to send their children to private school, think that it should not be compulsory to afford taxes, which support the state education system. I strongly disagree with this statement because there are many advantages to pay taxes.

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be a case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

In certain parts of the world, people put a higher value on owning their own accommodation rather than renting one. This essay will examine the possible reasons for such behaviour and conclude whether or not it is a positive trend.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some believe that commercials induce people to make purchases; others feel that advertisements have become so commonplace that we simply ignore them. This essay discusses both of these perspectives, and why I believe that the case for the power of advertising is stronger.

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One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?

It cannot be denied that traffic jam becomes a preponderant problem in modern cities, with overpopulation. I have the belief that it stems from human-sourced mistakes and the municipality’s wrong decisions, but it can be eliminated via straightforward measures.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or storage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion .

Every individual has a different acceptance level for their current situation in life. Some people accept the bad situations, while others fight and try to improve their condition. This essay will discuss both views; from my perspective, it is always better to try and overcome these problems.

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Cultural tourism, in which people travel in order to visit museums, monuments and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation's cultural heritage, but it can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Tourism has become one of the major sectors of income for a majority of the countries. There has been an upsurge in the number of people visiting museums, monuments and archaeological sites of historic importance. Some people argue that this increase in the numbers benefits the country's heritage, while others contend that this has more disadvantages. I completely agree with the latter viewpoint and this essay will elucidate reasons to support it.

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•An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to play computer games. some people say this is negative development . Discuss and give your opinion.

In this technological era, advanced gadgets attract younger minds.many argued that excessive use of computer games obtain a detrimental effect on youngsters.I agree with this statement because the technology has many drawbacks, which i will explain that further in the paragraph and state my opinion.

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