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IELTS Essay: Nowadays people live longer after they retire. How does this affect individu...

Prompt

Nowadays people live longer after they retire. How does this affect individuals and society? What can be done about this?

#aging population#retirement age#workforce participation#pension systems#social services#longevity

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 identifies effects and suggests working longer; Band 9 distinguishes effects by demographic (white-collar vs manual labor), examines systemic barriers to employment past 65, and proposes targeted solutions (flexible hours, phased retirement) beyond blanket 'work longer'

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Key concepts in this essay

pension system sustainability
ageism in employment
health and work capacity in later years
social isolation and purpose
intergenerational equity

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Addressing only the negatives (burden on pensions) without discussing positive effects (experience, continued economic contribution)
Proposing solutions (working longer) without examining feasibility for physically demanding jobs
Ignoring gender differences: women often have interrupted careers, making longer working years unrealistic

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