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We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

#world #communities #countries
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Some
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 believe that we should not help
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 in other
countries
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 as long as there are problems in our own society. I disagree with
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 view because I believe that we should try to help as many
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 as possible. On the one hand, I accept that it is important to help our neighbours and fellow citizens. In most
communities
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communities,
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 there are
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 who are impoverished or disadvantaged in some way. It is possible to find homeless
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, in even the wealthiest of cities, and for those who are concerned about
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 problem, there are usually opportunities to volunteer time or give money to support these
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. In the UK,
people
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 can help in a variety of ways, from donating clothing to serving free food in a soup kitchen. As the problems are on our doorstep, and there are obvious ways to help, I can understand why some
people
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 feel that we should prioritise local charity. At the same time, I believe that we have an obligation to help those who live beyond our national borders. In some
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countries
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countries,
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 the problems that
people
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 face are much more serious than those in our own communities, and it is often even easier to help.
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, when children are dying from curable diseases in African
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, governments and individuals in richer
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 can save lives simply by paying for vaccines that already exist. A small donation to an international charity might have a much greater impact than helping in our local area. In conclusion, it is true that we cannot help everyone, but in my
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opinion,
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 national boundaries should not stop us from helping those who are in need.
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To further enhance your essay, consider providing a slightly more balanced view by acknowledging potential disadvantages of aiding international communities and how these could be addressed.
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Fine-tune the coherence by using a few more transition words to seamlessly link the points across paragraphs, ensuring an even smoother progression.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are clear and succinct, setting the stage and wrapping up the argument effectively.
coherence cohesion
The structure is logical and each paragraph flows naturally to the next, maintaining a clear and compelling narrative.
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The response is comprehensive and addresses the statement fully, with well-supported arguments and relevant examples.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • global interconnectivity
  • international cooperation
  • ethics
  • moral obligation
  • geographical borders
  • diplomatic relations
  • economic stability
  • global security
  • resource allocation
  • expertise
  • international aid
  • dependency and development
  • sustainable solutions
  • local and global initiatives
  • community resilience
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