Competition vs Cooperation in Daily Life

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.

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WhyThis is aDiscussion essay — it asks you to discuss two opposing views and give your own.

SoWe split the ideas intoFirst view(supports the first view)andSecond view(supports the second view).

First view

6 ideas

Second view

9 ideas

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Response 01

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Essay · 320 words · 4 paragraphs · 10 comments

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Response 01
Estimated band7.0/ 9

Overall assessment

The response presents a clear, consistent opinion and develops both views with relevant examples, showing strong vocabulary range and flexible sentence structures. The main limitation is the somewhat vague and slightly contradictory closing, along with a few spelling slips that do not seriously impede communication.

TR

Task Response

Both views are addressed with a clear, consistent personal position, supported by relevant examples from school, work, and family, though the conclusion slightly dilutes the stance with hedging.

7.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

Ideas progress logically across well-sequenced paragraphs with effective linking, but the final sentence introduces a vague qualification that weakens the closing progression.

7.0
LR

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is flexible and precise (e.g., 'catalyst for achievement', 'engender', 'unifying satisfaction'), though occasional spelling errors such as 'exend', 'recoginition', and 'comradery' are noticeable.

7.0
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

A wide range of complex structures is used with generally good control, including concessive clauses and relative constructions, with only minor errors affecting accuracy.

7.0

What to work on next

Sharpen the conclusion so it restates the position decisively without hedging, and proofread spelling to match the otherwise polished language.

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