Writing
Write Essay — practice #essay-004
You have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay of 200–300 words on the topic below.
Write Essay
Untimed practiceYou have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay of 200–300 words on the topic below.
In many countries, the proportion of older people is increasing rapidly. Do the advantages of an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
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