IELTS WRITING TASK 2

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 best to try and improve such situations.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some believe that bad situations, such as poverty or dissatisfaction with jobs, cannot be accepted and actions must be taken to make possible improvement. While others feel that acceptance is the optimal choice. I espouse the former as it seems to be better to ameliorate such bad situations.

On the one hand, some people are satisfied with what they currently have since they consider making changes to be risky and troublesome. For instance, having a stable job makes them feel secured and not want to get a new one despite unreasonably low salary or unfavourable conditions. This is because if wanting to move up in their career, it would require tremendous efforts; furthermore, it is uncertain that the new occupation would bring more satisfaction and stable income to those people. In some cases, it would deteriorate the current situation.

However, people should try their best to make life better since efforts would reward those who deserve. Take Thomas Edison, for example, although there were many previous failures of scientists attempting to find a suitable material that could allow an electric current to go for a long time, he still tried to ransack and eventually find the most appropriate one that is used today. Another example is ballet dancers who undergo rigorous training before being professionals. If they give up and accept their poor skills at the first beginning, they could not be as successful and skilful as they want.

In conclusion, satisfying with what people have could make their life easier. However, making effort and striving to unfavourable situations would be rewarded and make life more meaningful.