Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Many
today
claim that we are living at the pinnacle of human progress and civilization. I am largely in agreement with Use synonyms
this
sentiment and believe that living in Europe during the Linking Words
Renaissance
would Use synonyms
also
be interesting.
The standard of living enjoyed by the average person Linking Words
today
is unprecedented. Use synonyms
This
can be evidenced across a variety of areas including medicine, technology, entertainment, transportation, art, and so on. A person living hundreds of years ago had a much higher probability of fighting in a war or dying early because of disease. Even if they survived these perils, they would likely still have to work long days in difficult occupations Linking Words
such
as farming. Linking Words
Today
, most people work around 40 hours a week in a comfortable office with air conditioning or heating. The only meaningful tradeoff now is that technology has become so pervasive, in terms of social media and streaming platforms, that people are mentally and physically passive.
Another period in history that would be interesting to reside in would be the Use synonyms
Renaissance
. The Use synonyms
Renaissance
is often hailed as the beginning of modern civilization and striving for truly great achievements. There were significant advances made in science and medicine during Use synonyms
this
time period. More importantly, the arts were elevated to a height comparable with the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Artists Linking Words
such
as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the greatest masterpieces in human history. I would enjoy being alive Linking Words
then
in order to either participate in or simply observe the optimism of the European Linking Words
Renaissance
, particularly Use synonyms
in contrast
to the cynical passivity of modern life.
In conclusion, people Linking Words
today
are more entitled than any previous generations though there are tradeoffs related to technology. It would Use synonyms
also
be ideal to live in a period Linking Words
such
as the Linking Words
Renaissance
when human expression and endeavour were flourishing.Use synonyms
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite