In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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What works well
2The inclusion of real-world examples, like the $2 transportation scheme in Hong Kong, provides a concrete basis for your argument about financial issues.
You explore contrasting perspectives, which shows an understanding of the complexity of the issue and adds depth to your essay.
Improvement Suggestions
4The introduction could be clearer, particularly about your stance. You mention the ageing population as a negative phenomenon but don't specify the problems until later. Consider directly stating your thesis more clearly in the introduction.
The structure of your paragraphs can be improved to enhance clarity. Ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that directly links back to your thesis.
Try to provide more specific examples and relevant data. Some sentences feel vague or lack depth, which may weaken your argument.
In your conclusion, consider summarizing your main points and reiterating your opinion more definitively. This will help reinforce your argument.
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