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Many people go through life doing work that they hate or have no talent for. Why does this happen? What are the consequences of this situation?

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In modern society, it is common for individuals to work in sectors they neither enjoy nor excel at. This can be attributed to various factors, including financial necessity and societal expectations.
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Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?

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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Two-Part Question Essay Task 2

Mental health·Health·Work

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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Task 2 · Two-part questions

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Work·Mental health

Nowadays people normally stretch their work hours and get stressed as a result. What are the reasons for this? What employers can do to make people’s life easier?

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Task 2 · Positive or negative

Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Society·Work·Mental health

Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Work·Money·Mental health

Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

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Task 2 · Problem and solution

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Work·Family·Mental health

Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people overcome this problem?

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Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?

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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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Nowadays people normally stretch their work hours and get stressed as a result. What are the reasons for this? What employers can do to make people’s life easier?

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Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?

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Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

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Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people overcome this problem?

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