{"id":2201,"title":"Solution 2 - Is Change a Good or Bad Thing?","advertisement_flag":false,"content":"\n\u003cp\u003eSome people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrite at least 250 words. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/27-1-is-change-a-good-or-bad-thing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSolution 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/27-2-is-change-a-good-or-bad-thing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSolution 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/27-3-is-change-a-good-or-bad-thing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSolution 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/27-4-is-change-a-good-or-bad-thing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSolution 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","created_at":"2012-02-25T03:10:02.000Z","author_name":"Bob","tag_groups":["ielts-writing-part-2|IELTS Writing Part 2|false","ielts-writing-discuss-and-give-opinion|IELTS Writing Discuss And Give Opinion|false","ielts-writing-opinion|IELTS Writing Opinion|false","ielts-writing|IELTS Writing|false","ielts-academic-writing|IELTS Academic Writing|false"],"author_id":1,"slug":"27-2-is-change-a-good-or-bad-thing","parent_id":null,"visits":783,"likes":5,"image":null}
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[{"id":2202,"title":null,"advertisement_flag":false,"author_id":1,"content":"\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some people enjoy rather stable life such as living in the same place and working for the same company for the whole life, others want to explore the world around them as much as possible, stretching themselves to the limit. It mostly depends on personal preference which life style one adopts; however, in certain situations, changes are unavoidable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSticking with our habits and what we know has some advantages. First of all, we can be sure what the result will be. For instance, rather than going to a new restaurant to try new dishes, we might want to go to McDonald, where we are certain what types of food it offers. A new restaurant can bring us good or bad surprise, and risk-adverse people just do not enjoy that. Second, if we acted in a certain way and we got a good result, why do we not continue doing so in the future? When we have already been happy with our lives, why should we need to change?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to the first point of view, for some people, one and probably the main purpose of life is to explore the world. Life is just a flash of light, and we use our time to learn, to observe, experience the world around us. However, not every change is good. For instance, quitting a job in the time of global financial crisis and finding a new job could be unwise. Nonetheless, it is true to say that all wonderful achievements of human have been a result of people stepping away from the old path, seeking for better life and solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, living which way is rather a personal choice. Nevertheless, it is impractical to ignore the surrounding circumstances and follow habits at all costs; similarly, it is not smart to exchange precious things that we have for an uncertain future.\u003c/p\u003e\n","created_at":"2012-02-25T03:10:02.000Z","author_name":"Paul","tag_groups":[],"slug":null,"parent_id":2201,"visits":0,"likes":-1,"image":null},{"id":2203,"title":null,"advertisement_flag":false,"author_id":1,"content":"\n\u003cp\u003eWriting Tips:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/how-can-i-improve-my-writing-skills\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHow To Improve Writing Skills\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/what-required-ielts-writing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eWhat Is Required In IELTS Writing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/tips-ielts-vocabulary-writing\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTips On IELTS Vocabulary For Writing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/d/how-your-ielts-essays-are-graded\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHow Your IELTS Essays Are Graded\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","created_at":"2012-02-25T04:52:41.000Z","author_name":"Bob","tag_groups":[],"slug":null,"parent_id":2201,"visits":0,"likes":-1,"image":null}]
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
While some people enjoy rather stable life such as living in the same place and working for the same company for the whole life, others want to explore the world around them as much as possible, stretching themselves to the limit. It mostly depends on personal preference which life style one adopts; however, in certain situations, changes are unavoidable.
Sticking with our habits and what we know has some advantages. First of all, we can be sure what the result will be. For instance, rather than going to a new restaurant to try new dishes, we might want to go to McDonald, where we are certain what types of food it offers. A new restaurant can bring us good or bad surprise, and risk-adverse people just do not enjoy that. Second, if we acted in a certain way and we got a good result, why do we not continue doing so in the future? When we have already been happy with our lives, why should we need to change?
Contrary to the first point of view, for some people, one and probably the main purpose of life is to explore the world. Life is just a flash of light, and we use our time to learn, to observe, experience the world around us. However, not every change is good. For instance, quitting a job in the time of global financial crisis and finding a new job could be unwise. Nonetheless, it is true to say that all wonderful achievements of human have been a result of people stepping away from the old path, seeking for better life and solutions.
In conclusion, living which way is rather a personal choice. Nevertheless, it is impractical to ignore the surrounding circumstances and follow habits at all costs; similarly, it is not smart to exchange precious things that we have for an uncertain future.
