Many governments think that economic progress is their most important

goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally
important for a country.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

- TYPE OF ESSAY: Discussion

People have different views about how governments should measure their
countries’ progress. While economic progress is of course essential, I agree with
those who believe that other measures of progress are just as important.

- INTRODUCTION – Hook – Thesis Statement:

+) Contrasting views about the governments’ progress measurement

+) Hook: Economic is undoubtedly essential

 The author agrees with the importance of other measures of progress

There are three key reasons why economic growth is seen as a fundamental goal
for countries. Firstly, a healthy economy results in job creation, a high level of
employment, and better salaries for all citizens. Secondly, economic progress
ensures that more money is available for governments to spend on
infrastructure and public services. For example, a government with higher
revenues can invest in the country's transport network, its education system and
its hospitals. Finally, a strong economy can help a country’s standing on the
global stage, in terms of its political influence and trading power.

- BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Three key reasons for the significance of economic

growth
+) a healthy economy  job creation, high level of employment, better salaries
+) economic progress  ensure more available money
 facilitate infrastructure and public services
Ex. A government with higher revenues  invest in transport network +
education system + hospitals
+) a strong economy  help a country stand on global stage (political influence +
trading power)

However, I would argue that various other forms of progress are just as
significant as the economic factors mentioned above. In particular, we should
consider the area of social justice, human rights, equality and democracy itself.
For example, the treatment of minority groups is often seen as a reflection of
the moral standards and level of development of a society. Perhaps another key
consideration when judging the progress of a modern country should be how
well that country protects the natural environment, and whether it is moving
towards environmental sustainability. Alternatively, the success of a nation
could be measured by looking at the health, well- being and happiness of its
residents.

- BODY PARAGRAPH 2: The equal importance of various other forms of progress

+) *The area of social justice, human rights, equality, democracy
+) Ex. The treatment of minority groups – reflect moral standards, level of
development
+) Another key judgment: the ability to move towards environmental
sustainability
+) Alternative: Health, well-being, residents’ happiness  the success of a
nation

In conclusion, the economy is obviously a key marker of a country’s success, but

social, environmental and health criteria are equally significant.
- CONCLUSION: Restatement
+) the economy still a key marker of a country’s success

+) BUT the other criteria are equally important

TEMPLATES COLLOCATIONS

- People have different views about - countries’ progress

- I agree with - economic progress/growth

- There are … key reasons for - a fundamental goal for

- Firstly/Secondly/Finally - job creation

- For example - a high level of

- However - infrastructure and public services

- In particular - high(er) revenues

- Alternatively - education system

- In conclusion - on the global stage

- in terms of

- political influence

- trading power

- social justice

- human rights

- a reflection of

- moral standards
- level of development

- environmental sustainability

- a key marker of