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and a cultural standpoint. Furthermore, I believe that in order to develop
as a society and prosper in the long term, we must foster an atmosphere
of respect and tolerance among cultures. Cultural diversity can enrich
society on many levels and force us to confront our prejudices.
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Quick Check
Short and Sweet- To the point
Effective paraphrase of the question in Introduction
Clear opinion in Introduction
Consistent opinion through the whole essay
Each body paragraph explains advantage or disadvantage +
gives well-explained, logical examples where necessary.
Conclusion summarises opinion
Linking Words
Use linking words like “
Furthermore,”
etc. These are quite
straightforward and make it easier for the examiner to follow
the development of your ideas.
You can use them to separate paragraphs like in the example
above, or you can use them to separate reasons (evidence)
within the same paragraphs. 
Use synonyms to avoid excessive repetition: 
Furthermore
, individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds
benefit society in many other ways. Because of their multi-cultural
nature, countries like Australia, the UK, and Canada run a variety
of festivals to celebrate the coming together of different cultures.
These festivals 
serve as
tourist attractions that boost the local
economy, providing jobs and prosperity. These celebrations have
the added effect of solidifying the area’s identity and uniting
people in celebration, which arguably contributes to a healthier,
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happier society.