Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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One of the social concerns today relates to
people
’s dependence.
While
it is widely believed that in the modern
world
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world,
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we are more dependent on each other. Others argue that
people
have
been
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become
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more independent. In my opinion,
human
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humans
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aren’t dependent on each other these day On the one hand, it is believed that
people
are more dependent on each other.
Firstly
,
human
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humans
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tend to associate with
things
that they usually interact with. A particularly good example here is children who have parents
that
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serve all the
things
in their life will be more dependent than the
one
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ones
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who don’t.
Secondly
, several
people
living
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with a mindset of wanting everything ready-made. These
people
are too lazy to live
by
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their own or to
things
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by themselves.
On the other hand
, it is strongly suggested by others that
people
nowadays have become more independent.
People
often have
this
opinion because we are living in a 4.0 decade which
provide
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an amount of solutions for daily life. The explosion of modern technology has brought us an easier way to solve
things
.
For example
,
people
can conveniently transfer money and pay bills at home thanks
for
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the development of
internet
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banking. In conclusion, it is commonly thought that dependent life is chosen by
people
nowadays, meanwhile, others assume that we are progressively
live
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more
independent
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independently
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. Personally,
i
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I
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tend to believe that the world
are
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is
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become
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becoming
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more and more independent.
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Expand the introduction by giving a brief background and stating the two opposing views clearly before presenting your own opinion. Make sure your conclusion restates your opinion and summarizes the main points of the essay effectively.
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Develop your ideas more fully with detailed explanations and relevant examples. Avoid overly simple sentences and strive to show complexity in your ideas and their potential implications for society.
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Use specific and relevant examples to support your arguments. Avoid making general statements without backing them up with concrete examples.
coherence cohesion
Ensure paragraphs transition smoothly from one to the next, with each having a clear central idea that is expanded upon. Use cohesive devices effectively but avoid overusing them.
coherence cohesion
Ensure there's a clear thesis statement in the introduction and a clear conclusion that reaffirms this thesis, providing a consistent thread through the essay.
coherence cohesion
Support each main point with evidence or examples. Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, followed by supporting sentences that provide depth to your argument.

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

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • interdependence
  • globalization
  • technological advancements
  • collective action
  • digital evolution
  • minimal reliance
  • direct interaction
  • empowered
  • access to technology
  • societal expectations
  • personal choice
  • leverage
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