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It is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age if it is possible for them to do so. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

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It is argued that
people
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 should continue to
work
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 in their old
ages
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age
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. I
totaly
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totally
 agree with
this
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 statement, because it has a positive impact on
people
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's
life
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. On the one hand, some believe that it is not beneficial for individuals to
work
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 in their old
ages
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age
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.
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 is because it has
a harmful effects
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harmful effects
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 on them
due to
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 the hard pressure they put on themselves which leads them to have health issues
such
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 as heart
diseases
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disease
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 and high blood pressure.
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, an old doctor in King Khalied Hospital died at 72 years old with a
strok
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stroke
due to
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 the pressure that he put on himself to cope with high numbers of
patient
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patients
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.
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, I believe that working in an old age
help
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helps
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people
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 live positively.
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, some
argued
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 that working late in
life
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 affects
people
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's
life
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 positively.
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 is because they feel happy when they do something for other
people
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 which gives them a sense of
achievements
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achievement
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 and helps them
to
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apply
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avoid depression and the feeling of
lonliness
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loneliness
.
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, a study at
the
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apply
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Oxford University shows that
people
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 who continued to
work
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 after they passed the age of retirement are more happier than those who retired early in their lives.
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, I think that doing
work
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 at an old age is a good way to live a happy
life
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 which is filled
of
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with
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 satisfaction. In conclusion, despite the negative effects of working in
people
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's old
life
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, I believe that the continues of doing the
work
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 increases older
indivduals'
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individuals'
 happiness and helps them to escape from routine and
lonliness
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loneliness
.

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Task Achievement
Ensure all examples are directly relevant to your main arguments. The example of the doctor dying due to pressure is dramatic and may not be seen as a typical reason against working in old age. Consider examples that are more directly related to common experiences of working seniors.
Coherence and Cohesion
Double-check for minor spelling errors ('stroke' instead of 'strok', 'loneliness' instead of 'lonliness') to improve clarity and professionalism.
Coherence and Cohesion
To enhance logical structure, ensure transitions between ideas are smooth. The essay could benefit from clearer signposting between contrasting viewpoints.
Task Achievement
Your introduction clearly states your position, making it easy for the reader to grasp your standpoint immediately.
Coherence and Cohesion
Strong conclusion restates your opinion effectively, wrapping up the discussion nicely.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay is logically structured with clear paragraphs discussing distinct points, which makes it easy to follow.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Cognitive decline
  • Mental and emotional well-being
  • Social interaction
  • Financial stability
  • Sense of purpose
  • Self-worth
  • Physical health
  • Skill utilization
  • Experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Generational gap
  • Elderly individuals
  • Retirement
  • Workplace
  • Economic contribution
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