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Some people believe that reading is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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There are supporters of the stance that reading is always something positive.
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, some argue that whether it is positive or not changes depending on what kind of
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 is being read. In my opinion, the latter is true for a few reasons. Admittedly, all kinds of reading stimulate the whole brain which strengthens memory.
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, there are a number of studies proving that individuals from societies with higher literacy rates are less likely to suffer from sicknesses that are linked to loss of memory.
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, not all
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 are published with good intentions.
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, there are
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 that promote negative values
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 as racism or hateful speech towards a group of people. Obviously, reading these kinds of publications cannot be accepted as good behaviour. It is undeniable that
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 choosing
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 that specifically help one to improve himself or herself is clearly better than reading any
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.
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, a person reading a story full of puzzling situations may try to solve those situations which they would not have
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 been in.
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, their brains are more ready to solve complex issues which they face during their daily lives.
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, choosing the right
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 for yourself means you are more likely to finish the
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 since you will be invested in the subject that you are reading. In conclusion, even though there are favourable effects of reading
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 as helping with memory loss, reading the right
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 helps a person to evolve individually and have more interest in finishing them.

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Expand on the conclusion to reinforce your stance and summarize key points in more detail. This will make your argument more compelling.
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Use more varied linking words and connectors to enhance the flow of ideas between sentences and paragraphs.
task achievement
Ensure all sides of the argument are equally developed to improve balance in your response. You might add more examples or explanations for more thorough task achievement.
coherence cohesion
You have provided a balanced discussion between the two perspectives before giving your own opinion, which demonstrates a good structure.
task achievement
Your main points are logically supported with examples, such as the link between reading and improved memory, showing an understanding of the task.
coherence cohesion
Both an introduction and a conclusion are present and serve their purposes in outlining and summarizing your ideas.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • mental stimulation
  • knowledge acquisition
  • vocabulary expansion
  • stress reduction
  • memory improvement
  • analytical thinking
  • empathy
  • emotional intelligence
  • social cues
  • constructive content
  • morally uplifting
  • misinformation
  • harmful ideologies
  • critical reading skills
  • credible sources
  • inherently good habit
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