Do you agree or disagree with the following statement

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Question:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Answer 1
The notion that there is nothing young people can teach older people is a misconception rooted in ageist assumptions that overlook the valuable insights, perspectives, and experiences that young people bring to the table...

Firstly, young people possess unique insights and perspectives shaped by their lived experiences, cultural upbringing, and exposure to evolving societal trends and technologies...

Additionally, young people have a natural affinity for technology and digital media, which can be valuable assets in an increasingly digital world...

Furthermore, young people embody the spirit of resilience, optimism, and activism, driving social change and advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society...

In conclusion, young people have much to offer older individuals in terms of fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, technological expertise, and social activism...
Band: 7
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Word Statistics
GroupWord NumberDistinctPercent
All Words28615152%
Top 300 Words110 (38%)36 (23%)32%
300 - 1000 Words40 (13%)21 (13%)52%
Over 1000 Words136 (47%)94 (62%)69%
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Link Words: 26 (including link phrase: 1)
Sentences: Number: 11; Average Length: 184 characters; Words/Sentence: 26
Suggestions:
IELTS Essay Format:
-You should avoid using common words repeatedly, and show your grammatical range and accuracy as possible. The essay has and(22), people(9), young(8), can(7), older(6), for(5), social(5); try to decrease duplicated words.
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.
-Suggest refining coherence and cohesion by removing wordy linking words.