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?

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It's truly amazing to be living in

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when every day we get a chance to encounter innovations and enhancements. If we talk about medical science, it had a rapid growth of enhancement.

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, if we discuss existing banking systems, they had gone digital in the past decade. It feels miraculous to have

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amazing advancements happening around us. But if we have to pick a

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in history other than today's, I would surely pick the

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when APJ Abdul Kalam was alive. He was our national hero who launched the first rocket in India. It would be a dream come true if I could meet him in person.

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decade is considered the best

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in the history. We have a robust medical and banking system, and

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have trust without a doubt. Medicines have advanced rapidly and innovations are happening all around the world. Because of

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, the lifespan of humans has increased significantly.

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, earlier we used to have X-rays to identify bone health, but now we have MRI scan which is considered superior to X-rays. If we talk about the banking system, it has made life easy for the

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living in

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era.

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, earlier

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used to visit their bank branches for any kind of work, but now we have mobile and internet banking available. We don't need to visit a bank ever again.

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to that, the banking system has evolved highly secure and robust. If given a chance to re-live a moment in the past, I would love to pick the

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when Mr Kalam was alive. I have read a lot about him. His personality was magnificent.

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because he was the first scientist who successfully launched the first rocket for India. The launch was even televisioned on air. I believe

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who watched the event must have felt proud. In conclusion, I would say we're living in the best era in history with an advanced medical and banking ecosystem. With so many innovations and enhancements happening daily, we are lucky to be in

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Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

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Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

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Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

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350 words

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prosperity
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global connectivity
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renaissance
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industrial revolution
roaring twenties
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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?

Fully explain your ideas

In the past, most people lived in small village where everyone knew every else. Nowadays, most people live in the large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?

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You have recently faced a problem at the airport. An employee of the airport helped you with this matter. Write a letter to the airport manager and say - What was the problem - How did that person help you - Suggest the manager to praise this employee in some way.