It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

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of
people
who claim that it is impossible to achieve
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goals without
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skill called
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risk
taking, both in career lives and
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one
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another
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. On the
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with
risk
is likely to be full of surprises. Despite the fact that
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with luck, it is still
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both in
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and negative side.
Risk
is the treatment against fear and hesitation.
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in work, namely had been scared by putting his or her name on
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candidacy
, hereby
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the chance of being
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of the eminent and most successful
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,
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up tons of career opportunities. In the personal
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, a lot of
people
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to reveal their emotions,
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about them, in the same
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their life would be filled with
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sense
of self-blame or depression.
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risk
taking can end up
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breaking
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person's spirit and career
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People
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,
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the activity which guarantees 100% accuracy and success, whilst in
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it is not.
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,
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can bet their all wealth on various bet games,
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which
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family breakdown and
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bankruptcy
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risk
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side, which
people
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, despite that
risk
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result that it's participants looking for, indeed, I personally believe that
risk
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individuals
live
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with emotion and travel, which decorates and
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character.
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task response
Ensure that you address all parts of the question clearly and comprehensively. While you mentioned some advantages and disadvantages of taking risks, the essay lacks a clear stance on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
coherence cohesion
Improve your introduction and conclusion. An effective introduction sets the context for the essay and briefly outlines the main points. The conclusion should summarize the key arguments and clearly state your final position.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear main idea and that ideas are logically connected. Use appropriate linking words to improve flow and coherence. For instance, the transition between ideas in your second paragraph could be smoother.
task achievement
Provide more specific examples to support your points. Instead of abstract statements, give concrete examples from real-life situations. This will make your arguments more persuasive and engaging.
language usage
Work on improving grammatical accuracy and vocabulary usage. Although small inaccuracies don’t significantly impact the score, frequent errors can hinder clarity and readability. Consider proofreading your work or using tools to check for common grammatical issues.
task response
You have made a good attempt at addressing the topic and presenting arguments about the risks in professional and personal lives.
language usage
You have used some relevant vocabulary and attempted to convey complex ideas. Keep building on this strength by learning and incorporating more advanced vocabulary and varied sentence structures.

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  • Opportunities
  • Growth
  • Innovation
  • Challenges
  • Self-discovery
  • Resilience
  • Uncertainty
  • Consequences
  • Calculated risks
  • Stagnation
  • Regret
  • Comfort zone
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Adventurous spirit
  • Thriving
  • Failure
  • Mitigate
  • Reap the rewards
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