In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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There is controversy about whether substantial salaries would benefit society at large or it is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Although
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acknowledge the benefits of equality,
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believe the drawbacks imposed by it pale
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benefits. Controlling one's income can benefit both individuals and society at large.
Firstly
, it can discourage people from sacrificing their whole lives for the sake of climbing the career ladder. People believe they can buy happiness;
thus
, they sacrifice their personal interests and precious time working for extended hours in order to earn a substantial amount of money.
This
mentality not only causes detrimental health problems
such
as depression and anxiety but
also
disrupts the harmonious balance between working and recreational pursuits.
Therefore
, imposing a salary ceiling can motivate individuals toward a more balanced lifestyle through which they can earn satisfaction and be productive in the workplace.
Moreover
, it is said that
this
wage ceiling offers an equitable distribution of salaries, ultimately minimizing the gap between the poor and the rich.
This
diminished gap discourages disadvantaged households from stealing and other unhealthy habits in order to generate revenue and provide a chance for them to study and get tertiary degrees.
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them a job with
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salary to steer clear
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deliquencies
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delinquencies
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However
, limiting one's income not only dissuades individuals from working hard but
also
increases the potential risk of higher delinquencies. High-salary jobs bring about competition between candidates, necessitating them to work with their optimal mental and physical force; limiting it,
however
, guarantees them the reward for less effort.
This
approach would decelerate developments and mundane jobs would dominate the job market, leaving demanding jobs with inadequate workforce.
Secondly
, humankind would search for happiness as the primary need for existence.
Therefore
, as people fall short of receiving the adrenaline rush from higher salaries in the workplace, the rate of delinquencies and unhealthy behaviours
such
as smoking and excessive sexual relationships increase to compensate for the lost joy.
However
,
this
futile manner only feeds depression and causes
further
repercussions,
such
as addiction, that would be hard to tackle. In conclusion, minimizing the salary gap can be beneficial;
however
, its downturns outweigh equivalent income distribution.
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Consider using specific examples or statistics to strengthen your argument and make your essay more convincing.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that your ideas flow logically from one to the next; sometimes transitions between points could be smoother.
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The introduction clearly states both sides of the issue and your personal opinion, setting a clear direction for the essay.
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The essay includes a well-rounded discussion of both viewpoints regarding salary control and its societal effects.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the debate and reiterates your stance, adding to the overall cohesion of the essay.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • wealth inequality
  • economic growth
  • motivation
  • talent acquisition
  • consumer spending
  • tax revenue
  • redistributing wealth
  • market forces
  • income disparity
  • social stability
  • freedom of choice
  • meritocracy
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