In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population create problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

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in most parts of the world is ageing;

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are living longer and there are fewer younger

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in many places as birth rates fall.

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phenomenon has pros and cons, but

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essay will contend that, on balance, the advantages of having an older

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outweigh the negatives. The first issue that occurs to many

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when considering the ageing

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is the expense. If

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live longer, they have more than 30 years of retirement and may need to be supported financially by the government of their families. If they experience age-related illness,

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impacts the health system and takes up resources needed by other

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in society. What’s more, when older

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are financially independent, it might be hard for younger

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if they have to compete to get a foot in the door of the housing market or gain employment. That being said, older

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have a lot to contribute in terms of wisdom, experience and skills. Many

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are active and productive for longer than their counterparts were 50 years ago and are an asset to the economy and society well into old age. They are able to work for longer and after

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they contribute in many ways too,

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as doing charitable work, spending money as consumers and supporting their families. Grandparents often care for their young grandchildren, making it easier for parents to work.

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it is true that an ageing

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poses challenges for governments,

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these are outweighed by the significant benefits that elderly

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bring to society.

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Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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Introduction & conclusion present

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Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

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Grammatical Range: 8.0

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Topic Vocabulary:

ageing population
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disadvantages
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experience
knowledge
contribution
economy
society
healthcare
youth employment
community
intergenerational support
volunteerism
mentorship
increased demand
pension costs
social welfare systems
workforce
productivity
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technological adaptability
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skill development
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intergenerational solidarity
communication
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