IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Work

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You have approximately 40 minutes to complete this task. You need to write an essay addressing the topic below 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. Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.

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Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colours influence people's health and capacity for work?

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Many employers think that social skills are as important as good qualifications for employing people. To what extent do you agree that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in the job?

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The center of education should be preparing human beings for participation in the works force. the reason behind this is that the top priority of any educating person is to get a well-established job. do you agree or disagree with the statement?

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