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It is often said that retirement is the happiest time of a person’s life. How far do you agree with this view?

#retirement #time #person’s #life
In many
countries
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countries,
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 the population is
aging
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 considerably.
This
 presents the older
people
 with challenges
as well as
 opportunities. It seems to me that
retirement
, in
fact
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 is not the most contented period of life. And I will explain why in
this
 essay.
Firstly
, retired
people
 have to
content
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 with the major issue of
health
. No matter how optimistic a person is, or how consciously they are trying to keep fit. Their
health
 declines as they grow older/ as they age.
This
 affects their morbidity, their ability to interact with
people
, and their physical comfort when compared with the earlier stages of life. A second negative factor is the issue of the whole finance. By
this
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 we mean that even
people
 who saved or invested a goodly sum carefully will find their income in
retirement
 reduced considerably,
for example
 by relying on their savings.
This
 results in leisure options being more restricted than the younger years even though they have more time to fill.
This
 leads us
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to the final and perhaps most significant drawback to
retirement
, which is isolation.
This
 happens when the declining
health
 and limited
sources
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 are increasingly
cut-off
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; even if they have the surviving family members who seek to care for them. Admittedly, much the family may offer
the
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support;
this
 lack of contact will progressively lead to a less contented frame of mind. It is true that there are some positives to
retirement
, most notably to pursue their personal interests and the presence of grandchildren. Despite
this
, it seems that for many older
people
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 these pleasures are outweighed by the issues which can cause stress or depression. It is sensible
to conclude
 that the problems of
health
, financial concerns and isolation combine to make
retirement
 a challenging and potentially difficult time for many
people
.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure a clear logical structure by offering an introductory paragraph, distinct points in the body of the essay with topic sentences, followed by supporting details, and a summarizing conclusion. Your essay has these components but lacks a strong, clear progression of ideas.
coherence cohesion
Maintain cohesion by using linking words and phrases effectively. Each paragraph should flow smoothly to the next. In your essay, there are some abrupt transitions between ideas that can be improved.
task achievement
Try to provide a more balanced view by exploring both sides of the argument equally and providing stronger examples to support each point. Though you mentioned some positives of retirement, your examples were not as developed.
task achievement
A well-elaborated conclusion is necessary to restate the writer's position and summarize the main points. Your conclusion could be improved by making it more definitive and reflecting on the arguments presented.
task achievement
Incorporate more relevant and specific examples to support your arguments. Specific examples add depth and interest to your essay and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
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    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
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