The economic growth in developing and developed countries is making people richer. However, the research indicates that people in the developing countries is happier than people in developed countries. What is your opinion on this?

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It goes without saying that with continuous growth in
economy
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the economy
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,
the
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society
make
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more
incomes
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income
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and
become
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becomes
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wealthier.
Although
many surveys demonstrate that the
happiness
coming from
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money does not equal
to
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happiness
and the developing nations
s
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seem more joyful than mature ones
which
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I agree. On the one hand, the life
expectation
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in the developing territories is lower
compare
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to developed countries. So, with
the
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economic growth, they are able to meet their basic needs
such
as
ability
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the ability
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to
purchasing
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a small apartment sooner
than
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rather than
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later which
result
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results
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to
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a happier life.
In addition
, achieving small
achievement
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achievements
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give
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the
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sense of accomplishment and satisfaction is equal to feeling content which
hardly
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able to reach
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the standard of lifestyle among societies in developed nations.
On the other hand
, people of mature
nation
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nations
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are under more stress and pressure to maintain the wealth and social status that
has
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defined by
the
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society for them which
impact
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their
overall
joy.
Furthermore
, materialism and consumption among people in developed countries
leads
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lead
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to dissatisfaction
in
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their efforts
,
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and
has
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have
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a negative effect on their
happiness
.
Beside
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keeping any relationships alive
with
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the
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lack of feeling fulfilled would likely lead to
failing
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and more sadness. In conclusion,
Happiness
and contentedness can
derived
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be derived
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from factors
such
a
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as
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culture
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cultural
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values, lifestyle choices,
relationships
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and relationships
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which may differ significantly between developing and developed countries.
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grammar
Ensure subject-verb agreement, such as changing 'the society make' to 'the society makes'.
task achievement
Provide more specific examples to strengthen your arguments, especially in the discussion of materialism.
task achievement
Clarify and expand on points about cultural values and lifestyle choices influencing happiness.
coherence cohesion
Clear structure with a strong introduction and conclusion.
coherence cohesion
The argument is logically structured and flows well between paragraphs.
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The essay addresses the topic effectively and provides thoughtful insights.
task achievement
Good use of contrast to highlight differences in happiness between developing and developed countries.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • economic growth
  • developing countries
  • developed countries
  • wealth
  • happiness
  • basic needs
  • sense of community
  • family ties
  • stress
  • pressure
  • social status
  • materialism
  • consumerism
  • cultural values
  • social relationships
  • lifestyle choices
  • dissatisfaction
  • perpetual pursuit
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