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 views and give your own opinion

While it is some people's view that friends should be individuals who

similar opinions, others posit that friendship is better with individuals who disagree with one another sometimes. In my opinion, I think that

although

being closer to people with like views brings about less disagreement, it is better to have friendships where disputes sometimes occur because

this

makes the

relationship

stronger as the parties involved have the opportunity of learning more about themselves. On the one hand, some people insist that relationships thrive when persons in them

the same views because it brings about a no conflict situation.

In other words

, disagreement is not a trait for a healthy

relationship

and

thus

, similarity in ideologies is key when choosing a close friend. They posit that one has too short a life for unnecessary fights and arguments.

For example

, in marriages, couples who

the same religion and thoughts, tend to have a happier home than the ones who do not.

On the other hand

, another group of persons opine that it is healthier to have friends who clash on issues because it creates an avenue for partners to learn about themselves thereby making their relationships stronger, and I agree. The reason for

this

is that a good

relationship

would never exist without conflict. In fact, it is through arguments that people learn and have a true understanding of their friends. To illustrate, I read an article published in March, 2011 by the Punch Newspaper on friendship. In the article, it was concluded that a

relationship

without disputes is fake.

Thus

, it is through clashes that friends are able to express their emotions and true nature. In conclusion, whereas the opinion of people may vary as to whether to have friends who

similar values or the ones that disagree, I consider that the latter view is better since it breeds a stronger and long lasting

relationship

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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

Summary
Restatement of thesis
Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

In conclusion
To conclude
To summarize
Finally
In a nutshell
In general

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6Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
2Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
0Grammar mistakes
 

4 paragraphs

319 words

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

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shared values
mutual understanding
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emotional well-being
interdependence
societal norms
companionship
loyalty
advice
experiences
mentorship
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reliable
reliable
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strengthen
deepen
attach importance to
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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 views and give your own opinion

Include an introduction and conclusion

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