In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In some countries, old
parents
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in
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case, the government has to pay for
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of old
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of their family.
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home
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, the government help these families to pay.
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old
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,
payement
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payment
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of
this
fee
or propose a special subvention to
retirement
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home
. In conclusion, it is important to make
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payement
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payment
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older
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home
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essential and important affair
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the
children
. But, in urgent and special
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, the government need to help these families.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure clear sentence structures and avoid run-on sentences. For example, 'In some countries, old parents stays in home with other old people. In same case, the government has to pay for this care.' can be clearer as: 'In some countries, elderly parents live in homes with other elderly individuals, often with government help.'
coherence cohesion
'In other hand' should be 'On the other hand'. Small grammatical errors like these can affect the readability of your essay.
task achievement
Develop your examples further to make them more relevant and specific. For example, the point about government support can be supplemented by mentioning specific programs or policies.
coherence cohesion
Use linking words to improve the flow of your ideas, such as 'Furthermore,' 'Additionally,' and 'However,' to establish connections between your points.
task achievement
The essay provides a clear stance on the issue, indicating that the family should bear the primary responsibility, with government assistance in special cases.
task achievement
The importance of family and the potential for government support as a backup plan is well-expressed, showing a good understanding of the topic’s complexities.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Aging population
  • Elderly care
  • Nursing homes
  • Social welfare
  • Intergenerational responsibility
  • Caregiving
  • Financial burden
  • Quality of life
  • Pension funds
  • Healthcare policy
  • Taxation
  • Subsidies
  • Private insurance
  • Long-term care
  • Sustainability
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