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Some people believe that it is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age. I largely agree, because this gives elder people ways to spend their time and gives them some ecnomic helps.
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Some people believe that it is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age. I largely agree, because this gives elder people ways to spend their time and gives them some ecnomic helps.
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Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Work·Ageing

Some people believe that it is a good idea to continue to work at their old age. Do you agree or disagree?

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Work·Business·Ageing

The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Work·Equality·Ageing

In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Ageing·Work·Money

The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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Work·Ageing

Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young individuals who have less experience? Give your views in not less than 250 words.

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Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Some people believe that it is a good idea to continue to work at their old age. Do you agree or disagree?

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The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

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The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young individuals who have less experience? Give your views in not less than 250 words.

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