Work & EmploymentPositive / NegativeBeginnerMedium Frequency

IELTS Essay: Hard Work

Prompt

Some people work harder than others. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative habit?

#work ethic#motivation#productivity#personal traits

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7+ responses recognize that work habits stem from multiple causes (culture, personality, values) and explain nuanced trade-offs, while lower bands simply list reasons without depth.

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Key concepts in this essay

intrinsic motivation
work-life balance
opportunity cost

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Focusing only on negative effects of working hard without considering benefits
Making generic statements about 'work culture' instead of analyzing the 'why' behind different work habits
Failing to distinguish between healthy ambition and unhealthy overwork

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