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Jun 2021
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147. Why Do Some People Work Harder Than...

LILIE KING
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In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?

 

put in more effort

 

inequality 

disparities

equal

 

perceive 

competent

equivalent skills

climb the corporate ladder

privileged children

academic qualifications

scholarship standards

 

grown-ups

put career before family

Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/in-education-and-employment-some-people-work-harder-than-others/

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