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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.  Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

#people #situation #job #shortage #money #situations
Each person’s condition in
this
 world is not the same. Some people are rich
while
 others do not even have a dollar in their wallet. Some people think accepting a bad condition,
for
example
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 lack of money and
unsatisfying
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an unsatisfying
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 job, is better than trying to improve
such
 conditions.
This
 essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail
then
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and then
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 provide evidence as to why trying our best to
change
 the
situations
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situation
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 is better. Some people argue that we should just accept our situation whether it is bad or good, since it is part of our destiny. They think destiny is what God already decided upon us with no need to
change
 it. They assume that being poor is their fate because they do not have a proper job in government or company.
On the other hand
, avoiding
the
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 bad situation can be achieved by trying our best to
change
 it. Everyone does have their own path but we, as individuals, can try our best to make that path reach a better life. Just like a saying, today is better than yesterday,
while
 tomorrow is better than today. So, we must make sure we do our best for our life. Even though
,
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 a person does not have a monthly salary job, he or she should still think more
creative
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 to find a way to generate a better income.
For example
, by being an entrepreneur, we can try to solve our
problem
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problems
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 related to money. Even by collecting trash, we can create useful things from the trash and sell
it
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them
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 to get some money. In summary, it can be argued that
bad
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a bad
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 situation is not fate. We, as
human
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humans
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, should have initiative and take action to
change
 the worse for the better.
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coherence cohesion
A clear introduction and conclusion are provided, showing a firm stance on the topic, which is great. Now, work on connecting ideas more smoothly within paragraphs to enhance flow. Cohesion can be further improved by using a wider range of linking phrases.
task achievement
Your essay successfully addresses the prompt, providing arguments for both sides and your own opinion. However, you could enrich your argument by adding more specific examples and data to fully support your points. This will make your essay more compelling and comprehensive.

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    • 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

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adversity
  • resilience
  • stoicism
  • contentment
  • cope
  • adapt
  • endure
  • persevere
  • settle
  • ambition
  • tenacious
  • determined
  • resourceful
  • optimistic
  • self-improvement
  • proactive
  • initiative
  • transform
  • overcome
  • confront
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