Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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In many situations, people who break the law should be warned instead of punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree?.

Many people believe that the law offenders must not be severely punished but should just be warned. I personally feel that the decision must be purely based on the type of crime committed as well as the intention behind it.

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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Crime is a serious & growing problem in all societies. Although many people opine that the crime rate can be reduced if criminals are sentenced to a longer duration of punishments, some people believe that finding other possible solutions to control the crime rate must be explored by the government. I personally feel that the respective authorities should strive to find alternatives to reduce the crime rate rather than keeping the crime makers in isolation for more time.

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Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children and teach them about right and wrong. Other people consider that the main responsibility of parents is to nurture their children and provide them with a safe environment to grow up in. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is no doubt in the importance of a parent's role in their child's life. However, sometimes people differ on the roles which a parent play, whether it is to educate them on right or wrong or to nurture them and provide them a safe environment. We shall see both sides of this coin in this essay.

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Modern technology has made it possible for people to view exhibitions at home so museums and art galleries will disappear soon. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays,due to technology people are watching the exhibitions through their houses rather than going to art galleries and museums. I partially agree with the given situation that will be discussed in a further paragraph.

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The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that the country should use their budget mostly in teaching science than other subjects to develop their country. By the way, I definitely disagree with this argument because there are several parts to develop a nation and the competition of getting employment will be severe.

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In many countries, plastic containers have become more popular than ever. They are used in many businesses such as the food and drink industry. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

For the time being, the impact of single-use plastics has never failed to provoke a debate. It is argued that they gain more and more popularity and are being made use of in various businesses. While this thinking is valid to some certain extent, I would contend that its advantages can not shadow its counterparts.

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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Certain individuals are of the belief that majority of time in school should be spent in learning crucial subjects in order to have a successful profession in future. The key reason attributed to the fact is that the current educational system is purely based on grades. On the other hand, some proportion of the society believes that schools should focus on teaching the scientific aspects of food and their preparation methods as part of their curriculum because it contributes to maintaining a healthy society. Therefore, I am of the view that schools should include scientific aspects of different food as part of their Syllabus.

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People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who often change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that shifting jobs may bring less satisfaction at work than having stable employment. To a certain extent, I agree with this idea. However, I believe workers who often explore a range of different career paths could be happy at work in their own way.

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Nowadays many people hesitate to buy a house or rather to rent it . Discuss both views and give your opinion

It has become commonplace for younger people to rent their homes instead of taking out a mortgage to buy a house. Many factors contribute to their reluctance to purchase houses, including the chronic instability of the housing market, and high costs of living that would discourage people from spending a large portion of their income on long-term debt.

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Modern technology has made it possible for people to view exhibitions at home, so museums and art galleries will disappear soon. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it has become commonplace for artists to showcase their work online, enabling viewers to see their work from the comfort of their homes. This has especially become popular after the recent pandemic and stay-at-home orders. Some say this will eventually lead to the demise of museums and art galleries. In my opinion, I do not think this is the case, and museums are here to stay.

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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 behavior to children ?

It is important for children to be able to distinguish good from bad at an early age. Making use of punishment is necessary in order to help them realize this difference . While punishment is an inevitable part of their nurturing, It is crucial to have a very delicate approach to it and it can cause irreversible physical and psychological damages to them.

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Artist need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art is predicated on the idea of freedom of expression, as art is meant, not only to display a pretty picture but also to pass on a message and make the viewer think. Therefore, I believe it is very important that artists be given full freedom to develop their creativity.

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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Art is a very important tool as it helps to express one's self, and it is for this reason that many schools have art as a part of their curriculum. Many people feel it is a waste of time, whilst others believe it is important for a child's development.

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Many people believe that school uniforms stop children from expressing their personality and individuality. Therefore, uniforms should be banned and children be allowed to wear what they want. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that school uniforms deprive to express student’s individuality thus they should be abolished. Children should choose what they want to wear by themselves. I agree with this as the clothes, which children wear, is being part of their personality and freedom in style can teach children to think independently.

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The leaders or directors of organisations are often older people . But some people say that young people can also be a leader . Do you agree or disagree .

When a company has to select someone for an executive position , generally older employees are considered . Some individuals opinions are that young employees can be as good leaders as elderly employees . I shall put forth my argument to support my views in the following paragraph.

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Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?

Although social skills, such as communication are essential in businesses, some of the new workers who just graduated from university lack those skills and cause problems in their workplaces. This is mainly because of not having courses related to interpersonal skills in universities, as well as recruits ignoring these skills in their internship period. There are several solutions to deal with these issues.

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Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money ? What other factors contribute towards happiness?

Nowadays, many believe that having wealth is a major reason why humans can feel joy while others believe they can be satisfied without having much cash. Personally, I agree with the latter opinion as there are other aspects of life that can also make us cheerful such as having social interactions and having control over our reactions towards unfortunate situations. This essay will extensively discuss how the aforementioned ideas play a role in making many smile.

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Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a good idea to copy celebrities?

Nowadays, most people tend to act like well-known celebrities that frequently show up in TV shows and newspapers. I believe it is happening because ordinary people want to become more likeable and admired in their surroundings. However, I disagree that famous individuals can be good role models, especially for young people.

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Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People are divided in terms of financing the potential artists because of various reasons. Despite the fact that the governments should support artists and singers as they have to spend time and energy in developing their products, I believe that artists have enough local resources to fund themselves.

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Nowadays many people travel to foreign countries for pleasure. Some believe this travel has a negative impact on the countries travelled to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt in that, Travelling to foreign has inclined in the past few years. Some folks say that it has a bad effect on the nations visited by the tourists. I strongly disagree with this statement as I have ample points to prove my vision.

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