Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

These days, popular
leisure
activities
have been affected by
trends
and
fashion
than individuals’
interests
and
preference
Fix the agreement mistake
preferences
show examples
. I believe that
people
still prefer to do their
favorite
Change the spelling
favourite
show examples
activities
in
free
Correct pronoun usage
their free
show examples
time.
First
, the hobby
preference
is associated with our characteristic traits, age and even mood. when we are
child
Fix the agreement mistake
children
show examples
, we are interested in playing with our friends in the summer holidays. Most children do not pay attention to
trends
and
fashion
while, by getting age, our
interests
may change.
In other words
, adults select their
hobbies
based on their personality.
For example
, the majority of
introvert
Replace the word
introverted
show examples
people
prefer to have lazy and tranquil
leisure
activities
like spending time on the beach in order to
relaxed
Change the verb
relax
show examples
and read their
favorite
Change the spelling
favourite
show examples
books.
On the other hand
, most extrovert
people
are willing to spend their spare time on exciting
activities
or extreme sports in order to burn energy and become thrilled.
Moreover
, during
lifetime
Add an article
a lifetime
the lifetime
show examples
, humans experience different good and bad moods. and their psychological status and mood impact the type of
hobbies
which they select.
For instance
,
in
Change preposition
on
show examples
rainy and gloomy days, some
people
feel sad and depressed.
Therefore
, they turn to
do
Wrong verb form
doing
show examples
some indoor
activities
like watching their
favorite
Change the spelling
favourite
show examples
movie or cooking.
Therefore
, in my opinion,
people
Change noun form
people's
show examples
leisure
activities
are mostly influenced by mood, age, and personality rather
Correct word choice
than
show examples
that
Correct your spelling
than
show examples
fashion
or
trends
.
Nevertheless
, it is undeniable that there are individuals who pay attention to
trends
a
fashion
and they try to follow them in various aspects of their life, especially most
of
Change preposition
apply
show examples
teenagers
Add an article
the teenagers
show examples
focus on
trends
considerably so that they might select their
leisure
activities
according to
trends
.
For instance
, some trend videos of famous celebrities are popular
among
Change preposition
in
show examples
their social circles. Some of them follow them in order to be acceptable and stand out among their friends. They ignore their
interests
and
preference
.
For example
, if
adventures
Change the noun form
adventure
show examples
activities
like kiting become
trend
Add an article
a trend
show examples
, it is likely that some teenagers do that in spite of that they have fear of heights.
However
, the number of adults who prefer
to
Change preposition
apply
show examples
popular
hobbies
rather than their
favorite
Change the spelling
favourite
show examples
leisure
activities
.
this
is because
on
Change preposition
of
show examples
the internet and social media.
For example
, they intend to attract more and more
follower
Fix the agreement mistake
followers
show examples
in
Change preposition
to
show examples
their page or to show off among their friends by
post
Wrong verb form
posting
show examples
some pictures and videos of their
hobbies
on
the
Correct article usage
apply
show examples
social media like Facebook or Instagram. To sum up, in my point of view, the
trends
have changed the hobby
preference
of
people
, but it is not as influential as their
interests
.
Submitted by atoosa_1398 on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!
What to do next:
Look at other essays: