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Some people prefer to carefully plan activities in their free time others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your answer?

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Some individuals spend
free
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their free
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time
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 planning some
activities
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while
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 others believe that these
activities
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 are a waste of their
time
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.
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 some people may like to plan
activities
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 when they are free over the weekends like watching cinema, playing outdoor sports or attending a stand-up comedy show, others tend to avoid
such
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activities
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. For those who plan
activities
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 for their leisure; outings or indulging in entertainment is a way for them to release the stress which accumulated over the regular work week and start the next week with a refreshed mind.
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, others consider that their hours could be utilized in a better or more productive manner, either by upskilling themselves for their profession or simply by things like learning to cook to improve their personal skills. They tend to believe that these trivial
activities
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 would not do any good to a person and rather distract from individual goals.
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 both these preferences are subjective to different individuals, striking the right balance between these would be an ideal use of free
time
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. So that one may continue to develop themselves and at the same
time
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 not feel
exausted
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exhausted
.
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structure
Ensure that your essay has a clear introduction, at least two body paragraphs that discuss distinct views, and a conclusion that summarizes your main points and states your own view.
coherence cohesion
Increase the usage of linking words and phrases to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs.
task achievement
Be specific in your examples. Instead of vague references, use concrete examples to support your points.
task response
Expand on your conclusion by clearly stating your own perspective and summarizing the viewpoints discussed. This adds to the completeness of your response.

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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