IELTS Writing Task 2 Adv. and Dis. Eco.growth.

 IELTS Writing Task 2

Advantages and Disadvantages


Task 

You should spend 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.

Economic growth and developments are usually considered to be beneficial to individuals and society as a whole. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

Include reasons for your answers and relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. 


Keywords

* economic growth

* considered beneficial

* to individuals

* to society


Paragraph 1 Introduction   

Economic prosperity is crucial for the welfare of both individuals and society. (Paraphrase) A sturdy and fast evolving economy can offer several rewards, such as improved standard of living, job creation and infrastructural development to the society; however, an over-emphasis on economy can be detrimental,  because it would hamper the overall performance of the other areas (Thesis sentence) 

Glossary

1. Prosperity: Riches, wealth, affluence, assets

2. Crucial: Significant, important, vital, pivotal, critical

3. Sturdy: Strong, muscular, secure, powerful, stout

4. Evolving: Emerging, developing, progressing, rising

5, Rewards: Advantages, boons, merits, blessings

6. Detrimental: Harmful, damaging, injurious, destructive

7. Hamper: Block, stop, harm, hinder, curb,obstruct


Paragraph 2 BP 1

To embark on, the economic stability and progress is  the cardinal proof of the strength of a nation because it is the pivot upon which the fate of the nation rotates. (Argument 1) An increased income  improve people's standard of living and it allows individuals to afford better housing, education, healthcare, and other essential services. (Reason) For example, in this post-covid era, India has emerged as a super power in Asia because of the new economic policy implemented here. (Example)Therefore, the plight of the people and the society in general is centered on the financial stand of a nation. (Conclusion BP 2)

Glossary

1. Stability: Firmness, strength, durability, steadiness

2. Cardinal: Chief, principal, main, prominent

3. Pivot: Axis, hub, heart, kingpin 

4. Implement: Apply, execute, perform, enforce

6. Plight: condition, state,


Paragraph 3 BP 2

On the flip side, the economic status is only an arc of a big circle. There are areas equally significant, which need to be catered to for attaining all round development.  (Argument 2) They include agriculture , education, healthcare,  social welfare and so on.  (Reason) For instance, an over-emphasis on economic development can lead to negative consequences, such as environmental degradation, increased inequality, and focus on short-term gains over long-term sustainability. (Example) Hence, a balanced approach, which considers economic, social, and environmental factors, is the best way to overcome the drawbacks of economic developments. (Conclusion of BP2)

Glossary

1. Arc: small piece of a circle, curve

2. Catered to: Help, supply, confer


Paragraph 4 Conclusion.   (Time: 5 minutes  Words: 55-60)

To conclude, economic stability confers multiple advantages to the citizens and the society on all walks of life.  Even though there are a few minor demerits, the advantage of it are more out standing.

Glossary

1. Confer: supply, give , help


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