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.

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Nowadays, individuals believe that accepting their fate,
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as working in a toxic environment or having financial difficulties, is better than trying to get out
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. In my opinion, it is far better for
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to immediately start thinking about their next move once they realize that they are in
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a bad situation
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because there is a bigger chance for them to achieve something greater once they decide to take
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. On the one hand, some
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choose
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their current circumstances rather than take
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action
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because they think that once they take
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, they will face a harder challenge ahead. In fact, there are so many uncertainties that might not
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for them.
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, individuals believe that they might have to deal with greater problems than what they already have in the present.
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, employees with low-paid salaries prefer to stay in their current workplace, simply because they are afraid of being unemployed for a long time, especially after hearing the news about the increasing unemployment rates these days, and
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up with no salary at all.
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,
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have to do something regarding many aspects
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their life.
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there might be uncertainties in
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fast-changing world,
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good preparation can always help
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to execute their
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. Once they start to get
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a bad situation, they are likely to meet new opportunities that can improve the quality of their lives.
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, there are much higher possibilities for them to achieve something better than the current situation. To illustrate, when an employee
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to look for a new job
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several websites or
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their relatives,
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to prepare
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the CV or
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courses to improve their skills, there are bigger chances for them to get a job with a better salary. Meanwhile, those who did not do anything might
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up stuck in
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a toxic environment for a long time. In conclusion, it is true that
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can face a lot of uncertainties or even
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greater
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if they try to get out
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their current zone.
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, I tend to believe that individuals should take
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once they
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some difficulties in their life, either related to professional or personal matters, as there will be
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more opportunities open for those who believe that they deserve better.
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Task Response
You have addressed both views and given a clear opinion on the topic, which is excellent. However, it would be beneficial to expand on the examples provided to create a more compelling argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. To improve further, ensuring that each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next would enhance the overall flow of the essay.
General
There are a few grammatical errors and awkward phrases that could be improved for better readability. For example, 'thinking about their next move' could be rephrased for clarity, and 'might going to be' should be corrected to 'might not be.'
General
The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary and varied sentence structures.
Coherence and Cohesion
Each paragraph is well-organized and focused on a single idea, supporting the overall argument effectively.
Task Response
Your opinion is clearly stated and supported through logical reasoning and examples.

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.

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  • settle
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  • resourceful
  • optimistic
  • self-improvement
  • proactive
  • initiative
  • transform
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