Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others argue that the circumstances and motivation of each crime should always be considered when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are some crimes that take a long time to be judged and it does not seem fair to the victims. In this regard, there is a debate whether the same kind of crimes should have similar jail time, whereas others claim that a fair trial is a human right. I strongly agree that everyone must have a trial, otherwise, innocent people might stain their lives forever.

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Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects are not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?

These days there is a noticeable issue on how to judge the knowledge and performance of students. Some people stick to the point that evaluating students through a formal exam is the only effective way to appraise a student's performance, while other groups believe that continual assessment in a whole semester is contributed too. I believe both evaluating methods should be used to truly tell a learners comprehensive capability because of the following two reasons.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In years, no one will buy printed newspapers or books due to developing online technologies, all of the people will be able to read everything they want online without paying. I agree with this statement and consider the necessity in paper-based newspapers and books becoming lesser in the future.

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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?

It is argued that financial stability is fundamental to be a happy person. The paragraphs below will discuss why money is not essential to live a prosperous life and why building bonds with people and pets can help in staying an enthusiastic person.

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Some people think cars are a better way of transportation around the city while other prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, bicycles are gaining popularity again and most people have started using them around the cities. While some advocate that motorcars are the most comfortable and convenient way of transportation, and others think that cycling more suitable. In my opinion about this, both are good and it relies on the user's requirements and budget.

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Some people think that competitive sports such as soccer can help to reach cultural interaction among people of different age groups and nationalities, but others think that it would cause problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In contemporary settings, the vast majority of people are impatiently waiting for sports events to happen in their countries. While some people believe that hosting such sports competition has been causing tension between different countries, I believe that such events have been bridging the gap among different nations.

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Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?

Art is a skill that applies to music, painting, poetry, dance and more, also, it is an essential segment of every society. I strongly concur, art and music still have a place in the contemporary world and whether children invest their valuable time learning these at school, discuss in the following paragraph with relevant examples.

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In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is predicted that printed newspapers and books will be supplanted by their online versions, which will be able to be accessed without paying. In my opinion, although I agree that printed newspapers and books will gradually disappear due to the convenience of modern technology, I believe that readers need to pay to read.

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The best way to improve health is to exercise daily. To what extent do you agree?

Undoubtedly, health is the main concern of everyone's life,therefore people look for various options to enhance health. Some people say that daily exercise is the best practice to develop health conditions. I would say it will hardly yield a desired outcome if someone does not concentrate on his food habits as well.

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3.Scientists agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their common health. Somepeoplethinkthatthisproblemscanbesolvedbyeducatingpeopletoeatlessjunk food.Otherpeoplebelievethateducationwillnotwork.Discussbothopinionsandgiveyour own opinion

Undoubtedly, it has been proven scientifically that overconsumption of fast food is hazardous for people's well-being. The argument as to whether or not an edification system would work as a therapeutic remedy to halt this menace is transmuted into a moot point. I strongly accord that in spite of strong educational programmes, this hurdle will not be curtailed, completely. This disquisition delves into both standpoints in-depth with enough grounds.

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Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?

It is indeed that education has a predominant influence in society, especially on the young generation. Many high school graduates nowadays prefer to take a gap year before pursuing higher education. There are convincing arguments on the idea that it is a waste of valuable time, however, the benefits should also be put under equal consideration.

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Homework is a part of school life. Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Homework is one of the orthodox methods that have been in use for ages to help students in the learning process. But is assigning homework to students really necessary? In this essay, we will discuss this issue and tries to get a logical conclusion at the end.

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The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens' health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?

In this day and age, it is argued that instead of channeling a huge amount of money into protecting the environment, the healthcare sector should be invested more by national leaders, which ensures the health of people. However, in my opinion, both fields are of vital importance for national prosperity and should be spent equally because of some reasons below.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with natural talents, for instance sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Apart from formal education, extra-curricular activities mould a complete individual. It is said that very few have inborn qualities in sports or music ,unlike others. Nevertheless, others opine that those aptitudes could be inoculated in children through proper training. Both these sides would be discussed in this essay and a wise opinion would be given in detail.

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Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Choosing a friend is an important factor in everyone's life as friends are playing an important role in our lives to support in every situation. It is a debatable topic that few people think it is good to choose friends having the same thought as you while others are thinking friends having a sometime different opinion is better for you. I will explain my reasons in this essay with examples and tell my opinion.

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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on Do you agree or disagree?

The daily use of laptops could bring different consequences, either good or bad to the younger ones. Nowadays, parents are more concerned about this situation, due to the number of issues this could represent. However, the use of this type of devices would permit children to acquire more knowledge and LET them be connected with their loved ones. Therefore, I strongly disagree with the previous statement.

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Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.

Many individuals believe in an interesting idea that each person should be teaching at schools how to raise a child at an early age. Nowadays, to be a good mother is actually more demanding than in the past, and teenagers think that having a child is easy, however, a parent needs different abilities in order to manage all of it. Therefore, I strongly agree with the previous statement.

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Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others think making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and express your own opinion.

When buying a product, most people weigh up price versus quality. While some feel that durability should be the main priority, others argue that affordability is more important. In this essay, I will examine both views and explain why I feel that companies and customers need to make responsible decisions.

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Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. How far do you agree with this statement?

The internet is an indispensable part of modern society. The internet is flooded with easy to access data and is, therefore, an important utility used by students. While convenience is a big advantage, there are also many downsides to the internet, which may impair the students’ ability to study. Therefore, some people argue whether internet access should be restricted for educational purposes. So what are these downsides? and do these disadvantages outweigh the upsides?

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Nowadays it is very popular to be technology/internet literate. Some people say that these skills will replace the use of books as main source of information and entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?

The advancement in the technology provides easy access to the internet and it is famous now learning online.Some people believe that virtual study is the primary source of data and enjoy which also eliminates reading physical books.I totally disagree with this statement as there are enormous benefits with printed material and those can not be met using internet study.

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