Some people believe that scientists have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, think that the influence of politicians is greater. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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It has been argued that politicians have a great impact on society.
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, I believe that scientists are the real influencers in most cases. There are several reasons why the people in politics can influence
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. They are public figures and
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why can help in solving domestic
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. With resources, funds and power
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to them
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the government
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they can help maintain the local infrastructure. Different resources can be allocated from them to build schools, colleges, universities and parks which can help the community. Most of these tasks
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not global. Another reason is that because most of them are good speakers they can spread awareness regarding important
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. By highlighting key
issues
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of society, they can help people by starting a campaign in order to solve any issue. In Pakistan,
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prime minister Imran Khan identified the issue of global warming and air pollution and started a billion-tree plantation campaign. Under his leadership about a billion trees have been planted in three years and the topic of environmental preservation is now a mandatory subject in
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Scientist
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the key influencers globally.
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, they are working day and night
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in
health
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to serve and save millions all around the world. In
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COVID pandemic, scientists have provided the world with
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the vaccine
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vaccine
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in record shortest time,
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saving millions of lives.
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, over centuries they have sacrificed their lives, comfort and families in order to make discoveries
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are now considered a structural component of society. Mobile phones,
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, cars and machinery are a few examples
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they have helped the world to become a global village in which we are living comfortably. In conclusion, politicians are influencing the local communities by solving domestic
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and spreading awareness, I am of the opinion that scientists have served globally in terms of health care and discoveries.
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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:
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  • breakthroughs
  • unprecedented
  • dynamic
  • technological advancements
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