Band 7: Do you think competition is all about the prize? (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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No, I don't think so, but admittedly, prizes and awards in competition could encourage more people to engage and create a more competitive environment. I think competition can bring about many experiences and lessons for participants to broaden their horizons and gain knowledge, especially knowledge that is essential for their lives, such as skills like communication skills, problem-solving skills, and I think it's really valuable and useful.

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No, I don’t think so, but admittedly, prize and awards in competition could encourage more people to engage and it creates more competitive environment. I think competition could bring about many experiences and lessons for participants to broaden their horizons and gain the knowledge, especially the knowledge that are essential for their lives, such as some skills, like communication skills, popular and self-suffering skills, and I think it’s really valuable and useful.

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