Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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of society
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should compete with each other in different aspects of
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cooperating together than struggling with each other. Each side has advantages and disadvantages,
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in my opinion competing is better than cooperating with others. On the one hand, competing at
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can increase
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of workers. It is
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for employers
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workers can get
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from their employers.
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at
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can increase
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of students and give them motivation
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to making
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product for
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brands
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prefer
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in society.
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, to solve daily
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problems
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a friend
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, with relatives is a very good idea, but it is not
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good at
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and
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because when working together
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need
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lider
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a ladder
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otherwise
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some
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will
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harder and others fewer. It is the same for the
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but not so critical as at
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because at
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centre students have
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teachers
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that navigate and help them
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they should do. In conclusion, cooperating is good in some aspects of
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but not in all areas.
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is
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important part of our society because without it we do not have these technologies, important openings and medicines. Even to land on the moon countries competed with each other.
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it helps to find smart
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a chance
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to improve their brain
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task achievement
Provide more specific examples to illustrate your points, particularly when discussing the benefits of competition and cooperation.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph clearly supports your main argument. For example, elaborate on how competition is necessary in various fields.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, contributing to an effective overall structure.
task achievement
You provide a balanced view by discussing both competition and cooperation.

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