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When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some view that if people were asked whether they would rather spend most of their time working or not work at all, they would invariably opt for the latter. Despite the comfort of not having to work anymore, I disagree with this view due to two clear reasons why most would still choose to toil.

One factor why people would choose to work is that, for many, their profession is a premise to exercise their talents and interests. In other words, people cannot simply quit working at the expense of never having to do what they love because their job is their daily dose of social contribution and self-expression, just as our bodies would rather choose to eat too much than never eat whatsoever. Whatever domain they may be in, they see work as a way to continuously hone their skills and stay mentally active. For instance, an artist or a performer of any kind might never quit creating as they went into the entertainment business motivated by their passion, whether to paint, act, dance or sing.

Another reason is financial stability. Most people would work excessively rather than never work again given that they simply want to improve their financial capacity. That is, even if never going to work guaranteed all our basic needs such as food and shelter, we are intrinsically programmed to explore the world, grow professionally in our fields and, perhaps, leave our legacy. Without work, none of these would be achievable, leaving many in the realm of an aimless life without any meaningful contribution to their society.

Some who do choose not to work for the rest of their lives probably see convenience of avoiding physical and mental strain. This, surely, enables sufficient time to spend with their family members with whom they can interact to better bond while carrying out a variety of shared activities. They might also argue that their choice could give them extended time to do what they love, considering that some actually do the jobs they despise to merely sustain themselves. However, I still believe that most would not live without work for the fact that it could inevitably lead to social collapse as we live off of each other’s effort.

In conclusion, I disagree that majority of active employees would prefer not working at all as it might deprive them of their opportunities to express their talents and constantly prosper as a professional as well as hinder their financial welfare. That people would choose to never work is probably true for a very small minority as a massive quitting would lead to dire social consequences.

Word count: 436
Band score: 7.5 – 8.0
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In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals on national days such as new year and religious festivals.

To what extent you agree or disagree?

There is a view that the amount of revenue allocated for celebrating festivals, including those of a religious nature, is overly larger than it is supposed to be. While some may argue that taxpayers’ money is wasted in the process, I disagree with this view due to two obvious reasons why governments and people should not hesitate to spend heftily when it comes to celebrations.

Firstly, despite the amount, the expenditure on celebrating international and religious festivals is justified as it can be construed as an investment into economic growth. In other words, when governments spend a large amount of money facilitating a festive atmosphere in their country, people usually purchase a wide range of services, which is basically a tax return for the state budget. These nationwide celebrations also render a country attractive to potential foreign investors whose influx of foreign currency further strengthens economic development.

Secondly, without extravagant spending, it is difficult to attain social welfare. That is, only through a series of general and religious celebrations can people in societies grow more tolerant towards one another. For instance, in Uzbekistan, some of taxpayers’ money is directed to celebrating the religious holidays of the minority, which ensures that these people’s voices are heard and their faith is respected. Otherwise, a certain kind of tension could arise in the society due to misunderstandings among people of differing beliefs.

However, there are some who argue that the expenses are not reasonable. The typical argument is that too much of taxpayers’ contribution is spent on unnecessary decorations and large events such as concerts. In their eyes, it is an unreasonable waste of their economic share that could be spent more wisely elsewhere. At an individual level, meanwhile, they argue that, attempting to match the celebratory craze, many incur debts or loans that essentially do not bring them any benefit in the long run.

Despite this, I would like to conclude that for the economic prosperity of a country and the welfare of the people living in it, any amount of money spent with festivals, including religious ones, in mind is understandable. The fact that it may appear to be squandering of taxpayers’ money or that some may make unwise financial decisions should not prevent this from happening.

Word count: 376
Approximate band score: 7.5 – 8.0
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Some companies encourage workers to be competitive, while others encourage teamwork.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some companies promote competitive work atmosphere, whereas others prioritize joint, rather than individual, effort of their employees. While competition at work is paramount for personal growth, I think companies need to encourage teamwork so that their employees can improve their social skills.

The companies that facilitate competition at workplace traditionally cite its value for the personal growth of a personnel. Indeed, some employees are highly motivated to outperform their colleagues, which translates into a mutual benefit since both the employee’s and the company’s interests are satisfied. This also means that companies can better identify potentially gifted employees. Some companies, including the likes of Apple and Microsoft, run contests among the people who work for them with a view to specifically singling out those with outstanding work productivity. Steve Jobs, a late prominent technology think-tank, and his counterpart Bill Gates are salient examples how competition helped boost a company’s progress.

This, however, does not mean that team effort, which I personally place higher than competitive work atmosphere, should be neglected by companies. While performing their duties in a team, workers have a better understanding of their assignments as well as learn to negotiate and socialize within a work framework. This is in addition to the fact that, in most cases, companies built on team effort outsell or outperform their opponents whose reputation is centered on individual contributions. Roy Orbison, for instance, expressed his reluctance to team up with then unknown names Johnny Cash and others. The latter group of people went on to enjoy a brighter career, both as a band and a solo performer, highlighting the superiority of joint work over individualistic and competition-driven input.

In conclusion, although competing with coworkers leads to a certain extent of personal growth, I think that, for the overall success of a company, promoting teamwork is a wiser choice. The history itself has indicated how joint effort has always led companies and other larger organizations to greater accomplishments.

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Approximate band score: 8.0
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