Culture & SocietyDiscuss Both ViewsIntermediateHigh Frequency

IELTS Essay: Happiness

Prompt

Some people think personal happiness is directly related to economic success, while others believe this depends on other factors. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

#happiness and wellbeing#economic success#personal fulfillment#quality of life

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues both views are somewhat valid; Band 9 makes the sophisticated claim that economic security is necessary but insufficient, and explores what 'other factors' actually predict wellbeing.

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Key concepts in this essay

basic needs and security
diminishing returns of income on happiness
social connection and purpose
relative vs absolute wealth effects

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

treating happiness as purely subjective without acknowledging basic needs (poverty reduces happiness)
claiming economic success guarantees happiness without exploring studies on diminishing returns
ignoring that 'other factors' need to be specified, not vague

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