Ielts learners

Useful Vocabulary & Expressions:

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  Preference (n): the fact that you like something more than another thing. Example: In the countries where homosexual relationships have not been legalised and accepted, many homosexuals are still facing social discrimination because of their sexual
  

preference.

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  To modify (v): to change something slightly to improve it or make it more acceptable.
  

Example: Instead of administering punishments on first time law offenders, the legal system should encourage them to modify their behaviour.

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  Without effort (prep phrase): in an easy way.
  

Example: The government should send more teachers to remote areas in order that the people there can access get access to education without effort.

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  Simultaneously (adv): at the same time.
  

Example: University students should find part time jobs to accumulate more experience, simultaneously earning some money to cover their daily expenses.

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  Insufficient (adj): not enough
  

Example: There is usually insufficient time left for doctors to allocate for their personal life after they have finished work at the hospital.

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  Gradually (adv): slowly over a period of time or a distance.
  

Example: Gradually, constant exposure to polluted air will cause people to suffer from respiratory diseases.

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  To impair (v): to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective Example: When people are exposed to constant high pitch noise, their hearing is likely to be impaired.
  
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  Competence (n): the ability to do something well
  

Example: It may take years for learners to reach a reasonable level of competence in English.
IELTS Writing Task 2 in April 2015

Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?

It is true that there has been increasingly more competition between the young and the old who are in search of the same job. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, steps can be taken to mitigate these potential problems.
As more elderly applicants have to compete with the younger ones for a job, several related problems can be anticipated. The main issue is that this will obviously pose more challenges for the young who are struggling to find a place in the labour market. Older people, understandably, are usually given more favourable consideration by recruiters due
to their vast experience in comparison with the young generation, which can lead to a shortage of work for younger people, increasing the rates of unemployment. Furthermore, when being unemployed and lacking a stable source of income, people are likely to commit crimes such as robbery to feed themselves and their family. As a result, not only will the citizens’ quality of life diminish, but their safety will also be threatened.
However, there are several actions that governments could take to solve the problems described above. Firstly, decreasing the legal retirement age can alleviate the pressure of competition the young have to take. Secondly, increasing the state pension is also an ideal option for this issue because some retirees who find their pension sufficient for living will not have to return to work. Finally, governments can create more available jobs by attracting international organizations to invest with additional incentives.
In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as older people are competing with the young for the same job.