IELTS Essay Topic #7 Personality

Happiness

  • Happiness means different things to different people
  • It can be described as a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment
  • People enjoy spending time with family and friends
  • Hobbies, sports and games can be a source of fun and enjoyment
  • Some people see money as a source of happiness
  • Other people define happiness as something deeper
  • In order to be truly happy it is necessary to live a good life
  • We need to feel that we are doing something useful with our lives
  • Some people get a sense of achievement from their work
  • Others find happiness in bringing up their children
  • Religion or a sense of purpose can also be a source of happiness

Success

  • People define success in different ways
  • Some people get a sense of achievement from raising a family
  • For others, success is defined by wealth or status
  • We often think of rich and famous people as being successful in life
  • Millionaires like Bill Gates are considered to be successful
  • They have risen to the top in their chosen professions
  • For some, being successful means achieving personal or professional goals
  • They see success as the result of hard work
  • Success in any field requires long-term planning and effort

Nature or Nurture

  • Some people believe that our personalities are determined mainly by genetics
  • We inherit our abilities and talents from our parents
  • Others think that our education and upbringing are more important
  • We develop according to the influences around us
  • Our personalities and achievements depend more on nurture than nature
  • Many people argue that we control our own destinies
  • We can shape our own personalities
  • By working hard we can achieve the goal that we put our minds to
  • Many successful people are self-made
  • We are not limited by our genetic characteristic or upbringing