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