Many people think that having a life without work would be very nice because they could enjoy more freedom and leisure. However, I don’t completely agree with the idea that people would always choose not to work. In my opinion, working has some important benefits, like giving people a purpose, providing a routine, and helping them make friends, which are important for a happy life. Firstly, work gives people and helps them stay motivated. A lot of people feel proud of their jobs, whether they are helping others, reaching goals, or doing something they are good at. If people didn’t work, they might feel lost or bored because they don’t have anything to focus on. For example, people who are out of work for a long time often feel bad about themselves and get depressed because they have nothing to do each day. So, work is not only about making money but also about feeling good about oneself. Secondly, having a job , which is good for people’s health. Most jobs need people to stick to a certain schedule, which helps them be more organized and productive. Without a job, people might start having unhealthy routines, like sleeping too much or doing nothing all day. Studies show that retired people who don’t have a routine usually face health problems because they lack a daily schedule. In this way, work helps people have a balanced and healthier lifestyle. Lastly, work helps people connect with others and make friends. The workplace is a place where people can talk, work together, and feel part of a group. If people didn’t work, they might feel lonely and isolated because they miss out on daily interactions. Having a job allows people to make friends and build social circles, which makes life more enjoyable and less lonely. In conclusion, even though a life without work sounds good, most people would still want to work because of the purpose, structure, and social life that it brings. Therefore, I don’t think people would choose to never work at all if they had a choice.
Sample response & feedback
Choosing Between a Life Without Work and Working
Question
When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Annotated response
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Overall assessment
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response presents a clear disagreement and develops three relevant reasons why employment can be valuable: purpose, routine and social connection. The argument is easy to follow, but several examples rely on broad assumptions about unemployment or retirement. It also needs to explain why these benefits would outweigh the demands of working most of the time, rather than simply showing that work has advantages.
IELTS criteria
How each score was decided
TR Task Response
7.0The response addresses the question directly with a clear position, developing three relevant main ideas with explanations and examples, though development remains somewhat general.
CC Coherence and Cohesion
7.0Ideas are organised logically into clear paragraphs with a range of cohesive devices used naturally, although linking is occasionally formulaic.
LR Lexical Resource
7.0Vocabulary is sufficiently flexible for the topic, with some precise collocations, but word choice is often common and lacks variety.
GRA Grammatical Range and Accuracy
7.0A variety of complex structures is used with generally good control, and errors are minor and do not impede understanding.