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IELTS Essay: Some people think that younger people are not suitable for important position...

Prompt

Some people think that younger people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others argue that younger people have new ideas in these positions. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

#age_and_leadership#generational_perspectives#government_positions#experience_vs_innovation#political_suitability

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents both views fairly and takes a position; Band 9 recognizes that age is a proxy for deeper qualities (judgment, networks, flexibility) and shows how context and role shape the relative importance of youth vs experience.

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Key concepts in this essay

Experience vs innovation trade-off
Decision-making under uncertainty and pressure
Institutional knowledge and networks
Generational values and adaptability

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Conflating 'younger people' with a monolith rather than acknowledging variation in maturity, experience, and readiness within age groups
Overstating the importance of 'new ideas' without examining whether novelty alone makes good governance
Failing to address practical concerns (experience, established networks, institutional knowledge) while defending youth

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