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Having more money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

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Introduction
Some
people
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 say
earn
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earning
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much
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more
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money
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 with less free
time
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 is
beneficial
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more beneficial
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 rather than earning minimum
money
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Body paragraph 1
with more free
time
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. In my opinion,
big
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a big
the big
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 amount of
money
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 will
led
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lead
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people
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 to
enjoying
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enjoy
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 their free
time
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although
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 the
time
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 is not much.
Body paragraph 2
To begin
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 with, earning
much
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a lot of
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money
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 with less free
time
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have
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has
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 some benefits.
First,
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it will increase the quality of free
time
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 that
people
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had
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have
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 because they
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will
had
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have
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 more
oppurtunities
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opportunities
 to fully their needs by having
much
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a lot of
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money
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.
Second,
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people
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 could
had
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have
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an
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a
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 fascinating holiday.
For example
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, an individual with much
money
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 can
go
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apply
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travel
to
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apply
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everywhere
while
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 some individuals with less
money
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could not
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cannot
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.
Body paragraph 4
On the other hand
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, earning less
money
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 with more free
time
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have
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has
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 some drawbacks.
First,
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people
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 tend to
fullfil
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fulfil
 their needs
especially
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, especially
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 having
best
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the best
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 vacation
Body paragraph 5
where it
is needs
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needs
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amount
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an amount
the amount
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 of
money
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.
Second,
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people
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 with less
money
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 don't have
same
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the same
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 opportunities as
people
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 with more
money
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.
For example
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, if an individual
want
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wants
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 to buy
the
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apply
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tersier things
such
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 as brand new mobile phone, car, etc they have limited options.
Body paragraph 6
To
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the
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apply
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conclusion,
people
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that
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who
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having
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have
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 much
money
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 with less free
time
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is
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are
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 way
more
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apply
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better rather than
people
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 with more
time
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 but
in
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with
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 less
of
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apply
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money
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.
Conclusion
However
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, some
people
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believes
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believe
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 that
money
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 can't buy happiness. So, they prefer to have more
time
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 rather than more
money
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 because having
much
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a lot of
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time
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 is priceless.

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coherence cohesion
Consider using transitional phrases between paragraphs and sentences to improve the flow of ideas further.
task achievement
To enhance task achievement, try to discuss contrasting views with equal depth and provide a more balanced analysis.
language
Watch out for repetitive phrase use (e.g., “much money with less free time”) and aim for more varied language to enhance readability.
coherence cohesion
Your essay provides a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, effectively guiding the reader through your argument.
task achievement
You've done well to discuss both views on the topic, which is central to fully answering the essay prompt.
task achievement
Your use of examples enhances your argument, showing application of your ideas in real-life contexts.
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.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • financial security
  • facilitating
  • lifestyle
  • professional development
  • increased stress
  • work-life balance
  • hobbies
  • quality time
  • physical and mental health
  • financial constraints
  • luxury items
  • overall well-being
  • personal growth
  • middle ground
  • sacrificing
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