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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

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Nowadays, a lot of people have a prolonged
day
 of
work
, so it looks like they have
no
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not
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 enough time to
rest
 and to spend it with their family or friends. I think that
this
 situation has more disadvantages for
a
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several reasons. First and foremost,
long
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a long
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work
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workday
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day
 doesn't mean long
hours
 of
really
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work
. Scientists said that all
of
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the
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people, from all spheres of activity, have to
rest
 during the
day
. At least 15 minutes every 3 or 4
hours
, and one long break, like 30-45 minutes.
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 their
work
 became
noneffective
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. In
Sweden
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Sweden,
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 they tried to make a shorter
work
day
, 6
hours
instead
 of 8
hours
, and they have gotten the same results. That means that
as a result
 of the long
work
hours
 we have a very tired person, with
less
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 results, and probably some problems with his family.
Furthermore
, there are some European countries, which tried to make a shorter week - 4 days of
work
instead
 of 5 regular
work
 days. And they had gotten an amazing result - the same quantity of final products. Whilst in Japan there are a lot of companies which trying to improve the
work
 environment and they have organised the
rest rooms
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restrooms
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 with showers and beds in their offices. It
had
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improved
the
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employees
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 satisfaction
,
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 and raised the
amount
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number
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 of final products. In conclusion, I'm convinced, that the quantity is not the quality. People need to have more facilities to
rest
 and relax in their
work place
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workplace
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, so they will be happier, and
consequently
, they will
work
 better.
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Consider elaborating on reasons and examples to support why long work hours are disadvantageous. This will make your argument stronger.
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Ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence. This helps in guiding the reader through your essay and maintaining coherence.
coherence cohesion
Your essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which frame your argument well.
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You have included some relevant examples, which help in illustrating your points.

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