ESSAY INFORMATION:
Written by: Xuân Phi, 17/11/2024
Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 18/11/2024
Question: People only work hard for money and there are no other reasons for doing that. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(IELTS Academic – 16/11/2024)
ANSWER (8.0+):
It is sometimes asserted that the sole reason for people to work diligently is financial gain. I largely disagree with this assertion, as many individuals also value their social contributions and personal growth, even though income can be of great importance to workers’ lives.
The foremost rationale for my disapproval of the notion that people work hard for no reasons other than money lies in the significance of their contributions. It is common for people to work wholeheartedly to contribute to the development of their communities and countries. For instance, it has been reported that numerous Chinese engineers have been working on new models of electric cars as they are inspired by the country’s ambition to lead the global automobile industry.
Another reason why I disapprove that the only motive behind diligent workers is monetary incentives is the pursuit of self-development. Some individuals consistently challenge their limits, aiming to advance themselves. An illustrative example of this is Cristiano Ronaldo. At the age of 38, he continues to work on his physical strength and football skills daily to improve his performance on the field and win more titles. If his efforts were all about money, he would have retired years ago after having already amassed billions from the sport.
However, I acknowledge the role of a good income in some people’s lives. They are the ones who might struggle financially and are driven to work diligently to increase their salaries. Increased pay, in turn, can allow them to not only earn a living but also afford a higher standard of living for their families. Provided that they could not earn extra, their motivation to work diligently might diminish significantly.
In conclusion, I mostly reject the view that money is the sole motivation for people to pursue their careers wholeheartedly given the fact that some people have unique social and personal causes despite the potential monetary benefits. That is why companies should study their employees’ motivations thoroughly to inspire them effectively.
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WORD LIST
| ENGLISH | TIẾNG VIỆT |
| Financial gain | Lợi nhuận tài chính |
| Social contributions | Những đóng góp xã hội |
| The global automobile industry | Ngành công nghiệp ô tô toàn cầu |
| Motive behind diligent workers | Động cơ đằng sau những người lao động chăm chỉ |
| Monetary incentives | Động cơ tiền bạc |
| The pursuit of self-development | Theo đuổi sự phát triển bản thân |
| To amass billions | Tích lũy hàng tỷ đô la |
| To struggle financially | Gặp khó khăn về tài chính |
| To be driven to work diligently | Buộc phải làm việc chăm chỉ |
| To diminish significantly | Giảm đáng kể |
| Unique social and personal causes | Lý do xã hội và cá nhân riêng biệt/ độc đáo |
| Potential monetary benefits | Những lợi ích tiềm năng về tiền bạc |
