Samples Band 7

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 7

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The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There IS an array of factors to be considered to choose a job. Amongst this, a high paying job is the most preferred. I disagree with this notion, and in this essay, I will discuss how other factors are crucial too.

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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

A huge amount of waste has been added to the environment daily. In this essay, we will discuss what are the causes of this phenomena and put forward some solutions which can be taken by governments to curb this much of the rubbish being produced.

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Opinion ”Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree.

Nowadays, people around the globe are suffering from myriads of problem. Some of them are due to their carelessness, which has an adverse effect on their physical as well as mental health. Some people argue, that it would be better if we take preventive measurement instead of curing for disease later. I absolutely concur with the argument, because in my viewpoint, taking care for ourself is a way more lucrative as it keeps us away from hospitals besides it also keeps us young, energetic, and fresh. In this essay, I will provide some contentious reasons to support my opinion.

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there is more and more violence in movies and on tv, therefore it is necessary for the government to control the amount of it to decrease the violent crime in the society. do you agree or disagree

While audiences are often drawn towards cinemas demonstrating aggressive behaviour, the likelihood of them committing any criminal activity as a direct result of such viewing are very low. I believe there are two reasons to support this view.

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Some people say that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and that we should focus only on today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Worldwide, Planning is increasingly an important aspect. A certain group of individuals considers planning for tomorrow as a wastage of time, that it is only the current living, which is important. I disagree as it not only acts as a road map to today's living but also aids in achieving dreams.

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Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students’ sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. Do you agree?

Some people believe that sports activities require an equal amount of funding as the libraries while in my conviction, libraries necessitate more budget than physical activities area because they are used by mostly all the students and its resources need to be renewed regularly.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that it's indispensable to spend money on building new railway lines for the high-speed trains connecting cities whereas others think it should be spent on the betterment of existing public transport. This essay agrees that improving local transportation is more beneficial to the city people.

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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 own opinion.

There is no doubt that advertisements have become part of our lives. Regularly, they appear even if we do not search for anything and some people prefer to ignore them. I believe that advertising is completely worthwhile when it comes to persuade people to purchase products.

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Film is a less important form of art than literature and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art is a form of expression. An expression can be manifested in many kinds of platforms, such as painting, literature, and film. However, many people argued that film is not as substantial as other arts. This essay disagrees with that view. Firstly, all forms of human expression are the result of creativity. Secondly, film contributes to the development of arts and humans' expressions.

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Some people think that they are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant that is government and large business can make a difference. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Climate change is a big topic in all over the world. Some people believe that everyone can do something to solve this problem, while others think that only the government and large business can make the improvement with it. In this essay, I will consider both sides of the argument and give my own point of view.

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Some people think children should study at school and other think they should study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, people are getting more concerns about education. Education can be divided into 2 types, which are joining school and homeschool. It has been argued that children should attend schoolhouse, whilst others say it is better to study at home. This essay agrees that kids should join the conventional school. Firstly, it is easier to discipline students with bad behaviour. Secondly, it can improve social skill.

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Young people today are often less polite and show less respect than previous generations. Why do you think this is? What can be done to solve this problem?

Gestures such as friendliness and politeness are signs of a good character. The younger generation in today’s time is less respectful and regard towards the older generation. This essay will discuss the reason behind this and why the modern lifestyle has a negative effect on our children. This essay will also discuss a solution to this trend, including proper care of young people.

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People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic.

The issue of crime rate reduction is crucial for many countries as well as what sentence is better to apply. Some people believe that if criminals spend more time in prison, it will reduce crime. However, others say that there are several better solutions to this problem. As a society representative, I strongly support the second point of view and see social changes as a more powerful tool to reduce crime.

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Children today are too dependent on computers and electronics entertainment it would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree?

While spending excess time on gadgets, laptops and other forms of electronic devices can prove to be detrimental to children's' health, I strongly believe that supervised usage of such technologies can bring about several benefits as well.

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"Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree

It is often believed that instead of spending on treating the diseases, it is wise to take care of yourself from various diseases. As it is well said that taking precaution from various diseases is better than having a cure treatment from the diseases. I completely agree with the above notion and elaborate my views in the below paragraphs.

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Some people believe that software programming should be taught at primary school. Others think that the focus at this level should be on playing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is firmly believed that schools’ curriculum should include software programming as a subject at primary school, while others in the opinion of schools should create atmosphere, which is concentrated on playing at this level of education. Both sides will be analysed before a reasoned conclusion is drawn.

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Do you think a museum is to educate or entertain people?

Certainly, museums are the place where one gets to know about the history of a nation. It is the place of gathering information coupled with fun activities such as live performance.

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In some countries, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extent do you agree?

It has been observed that the number of crimes committed by underage youth is increasing. Therefore it is thought by some people that they should be treated the same way as adults. Personally, I fundamentally disagree because teenagers might grow up and learn from their mistakes also not everybody is familiar with the law at such a young age.

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Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people think that studying history is not important for those who are living right here and now. I strongly disagree with this statement, and I truly believe the past plays a huge role in our lives today. However, some may think the past does not impact our present.

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Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Countries vary in their level of development, that is the reason that there are three types of nations among the worlds (first world, second world, and, third world countries). countries that have a high economy often give money and help for poor ones to help them develop their nations. This process exists by making organisations, and, give donations. However, even with all these advantages, this progress is unfair and should be corrected.

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