Band 7 IELTS Essays

A band 7 essay answers all questions in the task rubric. It may contain a few minor grammatical mistakes or errors in the selection of words. There may be some repetition of ideas. The linking words are used appropriately and the essay sounds coherent.

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  1. In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house they live in
  2. Children have more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives
  3. Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills
  4. The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed
  5. In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way
  6. Advantages and disadvantages of hosting international shopping events
  7. Some people believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed
  8. Some people believe that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel
  9. Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad
  10. Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems
  11. Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere
  12. Some people work for the same organization all their working life
  13. Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities
  14. Some people spend a lot of money attending cultural or sports events
  15. Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged
  16. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong
  17. Some people believe that technology has made man more social
  18. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports while others think people should have the freedom to do any sports
  19. Many people say companies should give importance to their employees whereas others say that they should give importance to customers
  20. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age
  21. Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans
  22. Park land should be used for housing
  23. Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes
  24. In many countries the level of crime is increasing and crimes are becoming more violent
  25. Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent traveling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings
  26. Nowadays more people are moving away from their friends and families for work
  27. We are becoming increasingly becoming dependent on computers
  28. In some cities of the world cars are replacing bicycles
  29. The first man to walk on the moon said it was a giant leap for mankind
  30. More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction
  31. Some people believe that school children should not be given homework
  32. Ordinary people try to copy famous people
  33. The continued rise in the world’s problem is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time
  34. Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective
  35. The rise of convenience food helps the modern life style
  36. It is important for people to take risks both in professional lives and personal lives
  37. Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams
  38. In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing
  39. In today’s world of advanced science and technology we will greatly value our artists
  40. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present
  41. It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about the cultures of other people
  42. Space exploration is a waste of time
  43. Many people believe that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task
  44. In many countries women no longer feel the need to get married
  45. Some people think that sport teaches children how to compete with others while others believe that children learn team work
  46. For centuries, important parts of education have remained the same such as reading, writing and math
  47. A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas
  48. Some people think that when a person travels into a different culture, they should adapt to the local practices and customs
  49. Computers are becoming an essential part of school lessons
  50. Some people think there should be free healthcare for all people
  51. With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet
  52. International sporting events promote peace between countries
  53. Some people believe that personal happiness is directly related to economic success
  54. Globalisation has both advantages and disadvantages
  55. Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children’s life skills than time spent reading
  56. In some countries boys and girls are educated in different schools
  57. Natural resources such as oil forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate
  58. Some people believe that if children break the law their parents should be punished and not children
  59. Is leadership an innate skills? What characteristics do companies look for in a manager
  60. Some people think that school students need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance
  61. In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way
  62. Most countries want to improve the standard of living through economic development
  63. Children are encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time
  64. Decisions should be made by managers and not employees
  65. News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers