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n recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past. Why is this? What can be learned from this? (Write 250 words.)

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Some might think that developed countries don't face issues, but these days their countries are still struggling with many obstacles
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 evolution. It seems like everyone is in competition, in firms, education, and living factors. Pupils put huge efforts
on
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into

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 their assignments to ensure that they are intelligent and deserve to get in a high position in the future,
this
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Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

 is completely one kind of race in school. Growing up an adult doesn’t mean these things will stop, it will become even
more
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apply

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harder,
the
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and the

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 workers'
rival
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rivals

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 start. Carrying on expectations, jealousy etc. for the long term can lead to stress, depression, or any other mal symptoms.
Majority
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The majority

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 of people tend to suicide to
set
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be set

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 free forever in fact
that
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apply

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they deal with negative emotions every day. Humans want to be “someone” in someone’s life, so they try to prove themselves to be accepted by others, which provides more pressure and ends up irresistible. To give some lessons, developed countries don't guarantee your life quality, everything has
their
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its

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 own advantages and disadvantages. Do not be so serious with your life, everyone has been struggling with something as well, so remember one thing “
the
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The

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 wind is rising,
we
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so we

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 must try to live. Face it and learn mistakes from
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apply

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coherence cohesion
While your essay is generally easy to follow, work on improving the transitions between your ideas. Ensure each paragraph flows logically into the next, and use linking words to show how ideas are related. This will help your reader understand your argument better.
task achievement
You addressed the task and provided a response to both questions asked. This shows a clear understanding of the topic.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has an introduction and a conclusion, which gives your response a clear structure. This is good practice for organizing your ideas.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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