Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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Some people think that the government should spend more money on public services rather than wasting it on arts. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In the contemporary day and age, the importance of public services is undeniable. Therefore, some people believe that governments should fund public services such as health care and transportation rather than arts. Personally, I agree that civil services need more funding, but the money should not be taken from the arts. The following paragraphs would highlight my personal perspective along with relevant examples.

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The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, females play a crucial role in every country and the position of women in a different part of society has been gained significantly. Although they might only responsible for their children's nurture, I believe that there are various reasons which lead females to work out of their home.

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living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is two kinds of issue that you will surface when a foreign language is the primer dialect in the country where you are living, such as social and practical problems. I do not think this statement will be a serious problem, because as actively adaptive for our condition, we can face it.

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Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is an inevitable fact that education plays a pivotal role in moulding one's life. While some people believe that subjects like poetry should be part of the secondary education curriculum for the overall development of students, others argue that it is a sheer waste of money, time and efforts. This essay agrees that novels and poems should be integrated into the intermediate education syllabus for the well-being of pupils.

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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 state money should be invested in medical research to ensure the health of people more than in preserving the environment. However, in my opinion, both issues should be spent equally because of some reasons below.

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Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is an inevitable fact that education plays a pivotal role in moulding one's life. While some people believe that subjects like literature should be part of the secondary school curriculum for the overall development of students, others argue that it is a sheer waste of money, time and efforts. This essay asserts and agrees that poetry should be integrated into the school syllabus for the well-being of pupils.

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Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion

Nowadays visiting new places is easier and cheaper. Although many countries have benefited economically from tourism, some people consider that this can have a negative effect on the environment of the city and its population. Generally speaking, tourism is an essential asset for many countries and cities which would be damage without it.

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Financial education should be mandatory component of the school program. To what extent do ou agree or disagree with this statement ?

Should the financial study be a compulsory ingredient of the academic curriculum or not? In my perspective, doing so is logically sounded considering the role of not only guide people to save money but also helps them to invest money on better fund policies.

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The spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that the development of multinational companies and globalization bring positive impacts to everyone. I feel it would be advantageous to most people, but not everyone.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goos reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising has developed dramatically over the last years, some people consider that the increase in the number of sales depends mainly on our exposition to adverts. Generally speaking, advertising has become an essential tool of many companies that have rocket their sales through incredible campaigns.

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Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

A number of people opine that juveniles should begin with schooling at an early age; however, according to some, young ones ought to attend school at the age of seven. Both aspects have their own perspective, and this essay will discuss both views before my final verdict.

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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

Music as any other art has the power to unify people regarding their cultural background and ages and language. This essay will discuss how lyrics can entertain all types of individuals and provide reasons to support why I agree with this statement.

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In the future, people may have to live on other planets. Some think that it is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today, mankind is at the dawn of a new phase, which is called “Space Era”, and due to this fact, space exploration attempts are accelerating gradually. Some hold that, in the future, it’s possible to colonise other planets to sustain human life there, hence, the money funding space research projects is significant, while others deem the quite opposite view. I totally agree with this viewpoint for two reasons.

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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.

Friendship is one of the most valuable concepts in the world. There are many definitions of friendship and people have different opinions about relationships. Some argue that a person should have friends with similar likehoods while others believing in the opposite. In my view, there are both advantages and disadvantages in both.

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In developing countries, some people think governments should introduce new technology for people in order to improve the quality of life, while others believe governments should offer free education. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

It is sometimes argued that whether offering low-cost education or innovating new technology provides better benefits to individuals’ life. In my opinion, while focusing on technology offers great merits, I believe it will be more beneficial for the growth of society when people are given free training and lessons.

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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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