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Band 4.5

The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. do you agree or disagree?

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There
are
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 a
long standing
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 debate regarding the longevity of working
days
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. Some believe that
over worked
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overworked
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employees
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 can result in
lack
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a lack
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 of quality in their deliverables,
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 others protested having too much
time
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 off made them feel demotivated. Both views are understandable,
however
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, having
a slightly longer active
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a slightly longer active day
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days
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 would be more beneficial for workers as it would help them form a productive habit. A lengthy work
time
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 has proven to create errors for
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a numbers
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numbers
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 of
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. A study from Harvard University Business School states that a
persons
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 judgement and concentration are often reduced if
its
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 not mixed with an appropriate amount of leisure
time
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.
This
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 study not only highlights the duration of jobs for
employees
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,
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 but
also
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 activities or hobbies to actively help them in improving their productivity.
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, if employment’s working schedule would be reduced, it would highly
effect
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 the
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employees
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employee's
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 will at work.
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, if the weekend would be prolonged into three
days
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, workers would be
to
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 busy arranging holidays than working.
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, there would
also
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fewer
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be fewer
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days
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 for them
do
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 their tasks which made them less eager to achieve a certain goal in their jobs.
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 a considerable length of working
time
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 leads to errors, prolonging working arrangements leads to demotivation. Engaging with slightly long working hours
are
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 more
favorable
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 for individuals to become more active both
in
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at
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weekend
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weekends
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 and weekdays.
To conclude
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, there are differing opinions regarding reducing active
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 and prolonging
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 weekends.
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 appropriate
time
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 to rest is needed, ensuring a proper amount of working
arrangement
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arrangements
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are
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 pivotal to ensure the
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employees
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employee's
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 productivity.

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coherence and cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear main idea and that there is a logical flow between paragraphs.
task achievement
Each point made should be well supported with examples or evidence to strengthen your argument.
coherence and cohesion
Clarity in your sentences is essential. Try to avoid complex sentence structures that may obscure your meaning.
language
Be careful with word choices and grammatical accuracy, as minor inaccuracies can affect clarity.
task achievement
You present a balanced view by acknowledging both sides of the argument, which is important for task achievement.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • productivity
  • burnout
  • motivation
  • mental well-being
  • work-life balance
  • job satisfaction
  • pollution levels
  • traffic congestion
  • consumer spending
  • economic implications
  • leisure and service sectors
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