In 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. What do you think is this? What do you think can be learned from this?

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countries that are developed or developing are becoming stronger and richer,
however
the
people
are not as satisfied with these opportunities as they were in the past.
This
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this
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Initially
, in the past,
people
would be satisfied with everything, whether they were rich or poor, economically good or bad. Since, the expectations were much lower and
people
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similar level with each other, economically.
However
, as
people
became richer, the expectations grew alongside
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it,
thus
the
happiness
of
people
decreased significantly.
For instance
, several
people
have reported that
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they are not extremely happy, even if they are rich.
Additionally
, it is a fact that money does not bring
happiness
. Whether you have billions of dollars, or none,
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physical
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significantly vital. With
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mind and body, internal joy,
happiness
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comes
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along, and the person becomes "rich" internally.
For instance
, Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple,
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was extremely rich,
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he was suffering from severe cancer,
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he passed away from it. In conclusion, as the countries and the
people
become richer, the percentage of their
happiness
declines. The reason for
this
is the growing expectations from
people
, and the fact that wealth does not bring joy, the most significant thing is having
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mind and body.
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Try to incorporate a specific example or study that shows a lack of connection between wealth and happiness in different countries to strengthen your discussion.
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Develop your ideas more comprehensively, such as explaining why expectations have grown or what has contributed to changing satisfaction levels.
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Enhance coherence by using more linking phrases between sentences and paragraphs to ensure a smooth transition of ideas.
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The essay is clearly structured with a strong introduction and conclusion that encapsulates the main ideas.
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You've highlighted an important and relevant aspect, that increased wealth sometimes does not correlate with increased happiness.
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Using specific examples like Steve Jobs adds a personal touch to your argument, making it more relatable and vivid.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Economic growth
  • Material wealth
  • Affluent societies
  • Social cohesion
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • Work-related stress
  • Professional expectations
  • Aspirations and reality
  • Environmental degradation
  • Sustainability
  • Consumerism
  • Comparison
  • Life balance
  • Mental well-being
  • Community relationships
  • Sustainable development
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