Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Some people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

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play a very important role in our lives. I believe that choosing them wisely affects our future. Some people really think that it's better to choose

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with the same opinions while others believe that

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who sometimes disagree with them are a better choice. I personally believe both opinions are correct but I am slightly tilted towards the

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opinion. Talking about the

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with same opinions, I think it is a good choice to have a friend with

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qualities. It would help build a strong relationship and understanding between both.

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, if we face any kind of problem, it would be easier to open up with

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kind of friend in

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situations.

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, alignment of views would help to create a more friendly environment; howbeit, it has a few disadvantages too. Sometimes, when we are wrong, it is our friend's responsibility that he/she gives us the correct advice rather than agree with everything.

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, I believe that the

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who sometimes disagree with us are good. I personally had an experience with

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an acquaintance. One time, I was doing my project on Coding related to Computer Science. I was stuck on a problem and was not able to think about designing the system. I was constantly thinking to add a feature. I consulted one of my

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about

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problem, and he totally disagreed with my idea. I was disappointed

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, but when he told me about other several features that I could implement, I was really shocked. I was able to complete my project successfully. Summing up everything, I believe that having a buddy who disagrees with us sometimes are the one's who help us build a better future rather than an ally who agrees every time with us on every decision.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

303 words

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disagreements
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personal growth
development
healthy debates
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Today many children and teenagers are overweight and unhealthy. Give reasons to explain why many young people are obese and give some solutions to fix the problem.

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can case serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with thia statement?

The government should control the amount of violence in films and on the television in order to decrease the level of violent crime in the society. To what extent you agree or disagree?

It is a common aspiration among people to run their own business, rather that work for an employer. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?