Question: Is it harder for people to succeed today than in the past?

Analysis

Question: Is it harder for people to achieve success now compared to the past? Analysis: When answering this question, we can consider the influence of factors such as technological advancements, globalization, economic changes, and societal expectations. We can also explore how the opportunities and challenges in current society compare to the past.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. today→these days
Question: Is it harder for people to succeed today than in the past?

Idea 1

Yes
  1. there is much more competition
  2. there are fewer jobs in each industry for people to od
  3. people aren’t happy once they achieve their goal and always want more
  4. higher educational and professional qualifications required
  5. social media creating unrealistic expectations of success

Idea 2

No
  1. on the internet, everyone can do anything
  2. education is much better so people can do more
  3. people are richer so they can aim higher
  4. access to more resources and information than in the past

Idea 3

I'm Not Sure
  1. Success depends on individual circumstances and industries
  2. Technological advancements can be both an opportunity and a challenge
  3. Each era has its unique challenges and opportunities
  4. People don't know how to succeed
  5. There are so many opportunities for success, but it's so easy to give up
Question: Is it harder for people to succeed today than in the past?

Related Vocabulary

  1. internet
  2. online
  3. international
  4. sales
  5. money
  6. growth
  7. talent
  8. computing
  9. markets
  10. hard working
  11. skills
  12. currencies
  13. work
  14. commute
  15. focus

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. to give up the ghost
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