Some people think that it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Others believe that it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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As a person who has both types of friends, I think it is understandable that those two opinions are coming up.
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opinion. Of course, for me, I usually feel comfortable whenever I am with friends who have the same opinions. I can easily
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share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
sympathize
sympathise
with them and
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talk what I think in a
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easiest
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way. For similar reasons, I guess that's why some people only want to be connected with buddies who have the same point of view.
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, if they talk to them only, there are some possibilities that their point of view might be
lessoned
impaired by diminution
lessened
and narrowed.
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, I'd like to talk about people who have friends with contrast ideas. It would be sometimes irritating and there would be fights due to their
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different opinions.
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, if they have a more considerate mind, they could not only have
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have patience while understanding their different friends. I think
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those who are young. Once they have these relationships in their early times, they can grow as a mature adult. In conclusion, it is really beneficial to have friends who are very similar to us, but we should not forget to try to make friends who are different from us, which can make
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • harmonious
  • stress-free
  • disagreements
  • conflicts
  • reinforce
  • validate
  • comforting
  • reassuring
  • broaden your understanding
  • perspectives
  • challenge intellectually
  • think critically
  • personal growth
  • development
  • healthy debates
  • communication skills
  • mutual respect
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