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Writing Samples
Band 3

In some countries people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen? Is it positive or negative development

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work
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some
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, some
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countries
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countries'
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 people spend long
hours
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.
why
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 does
this
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 happen
.
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?
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 In my
opinion
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i
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I
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 will give some positive and negative
development
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. On the one hand,
There
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there
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 are many
reason
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reasons
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 for some countries spend long
hours
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 at
work
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. Some
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company
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companies
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provied
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provide
 long
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hours
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working hours
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time
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 at
work
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.
its
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depend
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depends
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 on the
company
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and
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also
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its
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depend
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depends
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 on the manager. They can get
much
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a higher
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 salary
by
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over
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the
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a
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 long
time
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apply
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work
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. They handle big
work
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, that's
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that's
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that is
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 why they spend
long
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a long
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time
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also they
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they also
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 know how to
complate
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complete
 the
work
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 better
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then
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than
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 others. They can gain more respect from the
company
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and
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, and
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 it
happen
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apply
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also
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for
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happens for
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 the
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country
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country's
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 financial
grow
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growth and
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 better
development
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. On the
others
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other
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 hand, there are many negative
reason
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reasons
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 for
spend
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spending
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 long
hours
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 at
work
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. Some countries need to grow their
country
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becouse
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because
 of
the spend
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spending
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long
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a long
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time
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 at
work
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. The
company
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 gives much
time
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 at
work
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 and
then
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 some
employe
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employees
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 get tired
for
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after
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the
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a
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 long
time
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. They can not
gives
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give
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time
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their
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to their
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famliy becouse
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family because
 of the long
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time
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working hours
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work
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.
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Company
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The company
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 manager gives more and more
work
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the
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to the
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company
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employe
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employees
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 can not
complate
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complete
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this
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the
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 high
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work
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workload
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. The
country
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 can not grow
up
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apply
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on the financial.
To sum up
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, in my
opinion
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opinion,
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 there are has negative and positive
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development
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developments
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.
i
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I
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 can find positive
development
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becouse
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because
 some people can get
good
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a good
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salery
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salary
 for the long
time
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work
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also
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, also
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 the
country
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grow
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grows
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 better
on
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apply
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financial
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financially
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task achievement
Your introduction should clearly state the reasons people work long hours and your opinion on the topic. Make sure to include a direct answer to the question.
coherence
Try to divide your points into clear paragraphs. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea with examples to support it.
cohesion
Use linking words like 'however', 'for example', and 'on the other hand' to connect your ideas better.
grammar and spelling
Check for spelling and grammar mistakes like 'becouse' which should be 'because'.
content
You presented both positive and negative sides of the issue. This shows a good understanding of the topic.
structure
Your conclusion summarizes the points you made, which is a good practice.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • 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

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • prevalent
  • economic pressures
  • financial stability
  • competitive job markets
  • corporate cultures
  • stigma
  • demonstrate dedication
  • advent of technology
  • blurred the lines
  • accelerated career progression
  • dedicated employee
  • significant negative implications
  • stress levels
  • mental health
  • physical health
  • social and family time
  • productivity
  • burnout
  • flexible working hours
  • work-life balance
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