One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
TEST TAKER'S RESPONSE.
With the improvements in medical care, people' s life expectancy has increased in the last several decades. Although this trend is leading to an aging population, it has more positive effects on both individuals and society. The advanced medical technology is beneficial in curing many diseases, which enables humans to live healthier and longer. It is widely known that most people are highly likely to suffer from serious illnesses such as cancers. Without appropriate medical treatments, they may live a miserable life or even die of these diseases. Therefore, the improved medical care can make people enjoy a better quality life, meanwhile, it can also lighten the burden on the younger generation caring for the sick elderly. Another benefit is that living longer can contribute extraordinarily to family and society. For example, healthy elderly can help look after children so that children' s parents can concentrate on their careers. Besides, an old person in good health can choose to postpone retirement and extend their working life. In this way, they can work as consultants and impart their knowledge and skills to the younger employees. On the other hand, the steadily increasing proportion of old people has also caused some problems. The ability to absorb information and complete work normally decline with age, which can affect companies’ productivity and profits adversely. In addition, due to old people' s medical needs, governments have to pour more money in caring for the elderly' s medical services. This is normally achieved by requiring working people to pay higher income tax and cutting funds for other essential public services like education.
In conclusion, the considerable extension of life expectancy because of the improved medical care not only has a positive influence on personal happiness but also on family and society, although it promotes population aging.
Wish the test taker started the second main body paragraph with a topic sentence that has a view of discussion. That's why it's called a topic sentence. "Suffice to note, the old in a family have become a source of care to the young ones."