Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Life
is the only thing Use synonyms
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equal for everyone, because no matter who you are, you only have Linking Words
one
opportunity to live. That’s why there is a growing number of people in today’s society who claim that the wisest thing is to live for the right-now moment. Use synonyms
However
, I believe planning for the future is Linking Words
also
significant for people. In the following paragraphs, I will elaborate on the reasons why living for the present is a restricted thought, and demonstrate how being prudent can benefit us more.
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To begin
with, the seemingly rightful reasons for those who claim that living for reality today is more important are very illusive. Linking Words
For example
, the very common declaration for these groups of people is that today is the only time you can control, so, according to them, Linking Words
one
should try everything to live it to the full, regardless of any Use synonyms
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constructive goals. Linking Words
Therefore
, they may ignore many troubles they may lead themselves into, Linking Words
such
as the problem of procrastination. After all, based on Linking Words
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life
principle, you will make the mistake of delaying stuff, because all those deadline assignments are required to be planned ahead. If it is just for the less essential matters in Use synonyms
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as a college dissertation or a school assignment, things are not so problematic. Linking Words
However
, if it is to do with those fundamental issues in Linking Words
life
, saying marriage, career choice, or children’s education, you might trap yourself into big troubles without planning ahead. Use synonyms
Consequently
, living only for reality is neither rational nor responsible, and those who proclaim about it is only misleading.
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On the other hand
, being prudent is a basic attribute of being a human. That shows a person’s dignity because animals don’t make any additional arrangements according to the zoologists. To Linking Words
this
point, I absolutely agree with a TED talk speaker, Tim Urban’s idea that a dog can lead an extraordinarily successful Linking Words
life
if it just focuses on the present gratification, and is absorbing all the current happiness and fun. Use synonyms
Nevertheless
, it will be another story if it is concerned with us humans. We live for a vision, or someone might call it to hope, without which our lives could be in vain. Take marriage in human’s society as an example. The marriage itself is actually a future-oriented matter because no Linking Words
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need to accomplish bigger visions of the whole society’s development, like multiplying and creating more advanced technology to solve both the current and the future issues on Linking Words
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planet. Linking Words
As a result
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life
without a goal is unrealistic, and if we live by Use synonyms
such
a principle, we’re putting ourselves, as well as our Linking Words
next
generation under the threat of extinction.
In conclusion, Linking Words
although
living for the current moment is attractive in the crowd, it is basically deceptive. Linking Words
Instead
of refusing to plan ahead for the future, we should actively be prudent and think in advance in order to make our present Linking Words
life
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one
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Word Count
IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.
A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.
Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.