CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 2 NGÀY 16/12/2023

ESSAY INFORMATION:

Written by: Xuân Phi, 18/12/2023

Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 19/12/2023

Question: People living in the twenty-first century have a better quality of life than people who live in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(IELTS Academic – 16/12/2023)

ANSWER (8.0+):

It is sometimes asserted that modern citizens are experiencing  elevated living standards compared with those in the past. I largely agree with this assertion considering the improvements in general economic and physical well-being even though mental health remains a concern in today’s society.

The foremost rationale for why I believe the quality of life has been improved lies in people’s  enhanced physical health. This can be attributed to an increasing number of medical treatments capable of effectively curing many of the existing health problems which were not curable centuries ago. More importantly, recent research in nutrition and disease prevention has empowered people to proactively design their diets and daily regimen of exercise to ensure a more healthy lifestyle.

Another aspect that I consider contributes to an increased quality of life in this century is the increased financial stability. This can be seen in the case of most Vietnamese people who have seen their income increased. Since the 2000s, the proportion of those who have middle to high income has grown remarkably as a result of economic reforms and technical advancements in this country. A growing number of people now are able to afford not only modern home appliances but also luxuries such as spa treatments or overseas travel to enrich their life experiences.

Nevertheless, I concede that a certain number of individuals might be suffering from a heightened level of stress which undermines their quality of life. Recent reports have highlighted the escalating trend of pressure in some countries, notably Japan. Many Japanese have to contend with the soaring cost of living, fierce competitiveness in the job market and other social pressure, which has reportedly led to depression and mental breakdowns being on the rise.

In conclusion, I mostly align with the observation that the overall quality of life has been enhanced in the current century due to the augmentation of  people’s physical health and income despite the documented decrease in their mental well-being. That is why governments should invest more in initiatives that fundamentally address mental health problems to leverage their citizens’ level of happiness.

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