Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Sample Answer 1: Band 8

It is argued that luck is the key to some people’s success. As achievement is only attributed to
hard work and determination, I completely disagree with this opinion. I will be explaining my
point of view in the forthcoming paragraphs.

If success was free, everyone would have it. In fact, there are only a few successful individuals
because they are determined and industrious. The harder people work on their dreams, the
more confident they become. Those who lack self-esteem also lack determination and end up
losing hope, resulting in failure. For instance, Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors in
the 20th century, conducted thousands of failed experiments with the filament until the finest
light bulb was produced. His success is made by his hard work rather than luck. Another clear
case of success through determination is Nguyen Ngoc Ky, a disabled man. He could not write
by hand; however, with his determination and hard work, he was able to write on his feet and
became a successful teacher.

Luck does not play a role in one’s achievements. It is just a state of mind, so if people are
dependent on luck they could never be successful. For instance, a student who does not study
for an exam might fail. Moreover, it is clear that a person who wins a lottery might soon lose
all of his or her money as it does not require anything to achieve.

Sure, people have been prioritizing luck and destiny for ages and it does play a vital part.
However, in all senses, hard work and determination always overpower an unlucky situation.

In conclusion, for all the reasons I have mentioned above, I believe that to become a successful person at the end of the day, people must be hardworking and determined to work on their
dream, rather than rely on luck.

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Structure of the essay

 

You were given an opinion essay which means you had to pick a side. So,

• Do you agree that a person achieving their aim in life is mostly related to luck?

(or)

· Do you disagree with the fact that a person achieving their aim in life is mostly related
to luck?

Once you pick a side, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.

Don’t forget to state your opinion on it.

Question Paraphrased –

Opinion – As achievement is only attributed to hard work and determination, I completely
disagree with this opinion.

A thesis statement – I will be explaining my point of view in the forthcoming paragraphs.

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic: There are only a few successful people

Supporting points:

• If success was free, everyone would have it
• Only a few successful people are determined and industrious
• Those who lack self-esteem also lack determination

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic: Luck does not play a role in the achievement

Supporting points:

• Luck is a state of mind
• People dependent on luck can never be successful

Conclusion:

Reiterated that to become a successful person at the end of the day, people must be
hardworking and determined and support the side taken in the introduction.

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