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IELTS Essay: People today get less sleep than in the past. What is the cause of this? What...

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People today get less sleep than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development?

#sleep_deprivation#modern_lifestyle#technology_impact#health_consequences#circadian_disruption

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 identifies common causes (work, technology, stress) and general effects (fatigue, illness); Band 9 explores systemic drivers (24/7 work culture, economic pressure, technological design prioritizing engagement) and distinguishes acute effects (tiredness) from chronic (immune, mental health, mortality).

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Key concepts in this essay

circadian_rhythm_disruption
work_culture_norms
screen_exposure
stress_response
health_consequences_of_sleep_loss

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Vaguely attributing reduced sleep to 'modern life' without specifying causes (work culture, screens, cost of living forcing longer commutes)
Confusing causes with effects—stating that 'people are busier' without explaining why, or missing that some factors are both cause and effect (stress → poor sleep → poorer work performance → more stress)
Presenting only negative effects without acknowledging actual benefits people perceive (career advancement, entertainment, income) that drive the trade-off

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