The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Older
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has
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many
ideas
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from
past
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the past
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. These
ideas
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about how we lived. Some
people
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say that these
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not useful for young
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today. I will say whether I agree or not.
First,
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the question is important because we live in a
time different
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different time
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. I think some
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very important.
For example
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, it is good to be kind.
Also
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, it is important to work hard. If you work hard, you will be successful in future.
This
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is always a good value. Family is important, and you must respect your elders. Older
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help young
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become good
person
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people
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.
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not
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does not
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change because there is new technology. The technology is new, but
people
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is
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the same. We need good values to be good
citizen
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citizens
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in society. But some
ideas
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is
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are
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very outdated. The world is fast and
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apply
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very different. Before, you
can
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could only
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stay in one job
only
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apply
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. Now, you must change a lot. Older
ideas
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can be a problem if you want a modern job. Young
people
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need new
skill
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skills
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. They must be flexible and learn new
thing
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things
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quickly. If you only follow the past, you cannot compete in the new world.
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is a big problem. Old
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not
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do not
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teach the
skill
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skills
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needed for today's fast life.
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, you need to use
computer
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a computer
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.
To conclude
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, I agree that some
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good. But we need many new
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as well. Young
people
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should take the best from the past and learn a lot for the future. The mix of old and new is important.

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organization
Link ideas clearly. Show how old ideas fit today and where new ideas are needed.
examples
Give more clear examples that fit the job and life today.
language
Fix grammar mistakes like have vs has and plural forms.
task response
State your view in the intro and restate it in the end.
style
Avoid repeating phrases. Use new phrases to explain points.
content
The text shows a clear idea of both old and new values.
coherence
There is a good use of signal words like First, But, To conclude.
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
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Traditional ideas
  • Modern life
  • Younger generations
  • Stability
  • Guidance
  • Foundation
  • Cultural heritage
  • Rigid gender roles
  • Resistance to new technologies
  • Adaptability
  • Innovative solutions
  • Respecting elders
  • Maintaining family bonds
  • Stifle progress
  • Fusion of ideas
  • Outdated values
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