Do you agree or disagree with the following statement

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Question:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Answer 1
Limiting the books we read solely to those about real events or people would be a restrictive approach that overlooks the rich diversity of human imagination, creativity, and storytelling...

Firstly, fiction allows readers to explore complex themes, concepts, and emotions in a way that is accessible and relatable...

Moreover, fiction fosters empathy and understanding by allowing readers to inhabit the perspectives and experiences of characters from diverse backgrounds and walks of life...

Additionally, fiction stimulates creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills, fostering cognitive development and intellectual curiosity...

In conclusion, limiting the books we read solely to those about real events or people would deprive us of the myriad benefits that fiction offers...
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All Words31615649%
Top 300 Words131 (41%)40 (25%)30%
300 - 1000 Words34 (10%)22 (14%)64%
Over 1000 Words151 (47%)94 (60%)62%
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Link Words: 27 (including link phrase: 0)
Sentences: Number: 15; Average Length: 150 characters; Words/Sentence: 21
Suggestions:
IELTS Essay Format:
-You should avoid using common words repeatedly, and show your grammatical range and accuracy as possible. The essay has and(23), that(8), readers(7), fiction(5), with(4), our(4), understanding(4); try to decrease duplicated words.
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.
-Suggest refining coherence and cohesion by removing wordy linking words.