A person should never make an important decision alone.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

You should write at least 250 words.

Model Answer 1:
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.
Finally,taking decision without discussing others is sometime negative because when the question arises of
taking major decision, people often feel tensed and for this single reason he/ she can't think about all the
issue.Again our friends , family members, co-workers care about us so much and when they are asked to opine
about and issue like : 'whether I should do it or not' ; they will give the best opinion possible as well as both
negative and positive sides.

To sum up, I think that a person should always consult his relatives or colleges when making an important
decision to avoid possible mistakes.

(Approximately 310 words)

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Model Answer 2:
People's lives are directly influenced by their decisions which range from being daily routine to life-altering. In
my view, a person should seek an objective opinion for people around him are likely to be affected by his
decisions.
Being independent should always be encouraged but not at the expense of other peoples lives. As we grow
older, our responsibility for people around us expands as well. As a result, decisions which may seem personal
at first sight can indirectly affect our immediate family members. For example, relocation to another city due to
changing jobs may have an adverse impact on our children as they need to adjust to a whole new environment
and make new friends in a completely strange setting. In such cases, consulting with a spouse is critical, and
sometimes seeking the opinion of somebody with a relevant experience can be helpful. By doing this,
individuals will be able to weigh the entire options make an informed decision.

In some cases, person's decisions affect the people beyond just his friends and family. These individuals
assume the responsibility for a community or the whole nation. Countries under a dictatorship regime,
therefore, sometimes suffer the consequences of un-consulted decisions made by just one person. In a modern
world, we cannot afford to have such centralized leadership neither in organizations nor in our governments.
That is the very reason why the Board of Directors and the Congress plays such an important role.

To sum up, even the personal decisions may have an indirect effect on people around, therefore consulting with
one's close friends or family is strongly advised. If the decisions we make concern the people on a larger scale,
then we, most definitely, must assure to receive an unbiased feedback before making an informed decision.

(Approximately 310 words)

(This model answer was written by Bekzod Mirahmedov.)

Model Answer 3:
Making decision is really sensitive thing to every people that need attention and full understanding. In other
opinions, they believe that, person should not urge to do any relevant decision alone.
In decision making there are many factors needs to be considered like the age, level of mental and physical
well being and position in life. In some countries like the Philippines person below 18 years old considered as a
minor and don't let to establish any commitment especially in legal aspects like marriage, job, and health
operations. Approval and consent of parents are required before any minors allow doing any certain actions. It
is believed that a below 18 years old person don't have the capacity to stand alone and still dependent with
their guardians. Their minds are still immature and demand for many experiences. Some of their decisions are
too aggressive and don't realize the advantages and disadvantages of many things. Their decisions are easily

influenced by high emotions and don't listen or pay attention to different advises and selections that may result
to a positive or negative outcome.

Another example of these is in the government, senators are not allowed to take any decisions by themselves
for the nation. Superior people need to account their opinion and signature in order to establish any law and
bills. In these ways the probability of being bias is lessened. It is also a manner of respect to the person in
higher position.
In addition to that people with mental problems also need full attention when it comes to choosing or deciding
to any options. Their process of thinking is not reliable anymore due to some diminished brain functions and
some congenital problems with their brains.

In summary, committing to any decisions demand high responsibility and component in order to deliver a
positive or negative results.

(Approximately 305 words)

(This model answer was written by Princess Maidas.)

model 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)