170 ielts essay samples

 
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predict the behavior and character of a person from the moment they were born. 
In conclusion, I do not think that either nature or nurture is the major influence on a 
person, but that both have powerful effects. How these factors interact is still unknown 
today and they remain largely unpredictable in a person’s life. 
(249 words) 
 
163. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 
A person should never make an important decision alone. 
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
From my everyday experience and observation I can claim that discussion of an important 
decision with other people bring many benefits. In the following paragraphs I will give my 
reasons to defend this statement. 
First of all, different people have different opinions. In order to make the right choice 
people should discuss every possible decision and its consequences. Making an 
important decision alone can bring many negative aspects. For instance, a person can 
reveal his selfishness or impatience and the consequences of that decision can affect 
many people in the future. I think that a good and wise decision can be born only in 
discussion because people can share their knowledge and experiences a look at the 
problem from different sides and aspects. 
Second of all, I think that making decision alone is unacceptable especially for a 
company. Imagine that a chief makes the decision about increasing a production line 
without discussing it with his employees. In this case a part of company's profit will be 
spending on extended purchase of raw materials. So, share holders will be left without 
dividends. This decision may lead to getting rid of company's shares and as a result of 
this declining the value of a company as a whole. 
To sum up, I think that a person should always consult his relatives or colleges when 
making an important decision to avoid possible mistakes. 
(230 words)