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Band 7+: Do you think competition is all about the prize?

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No, I don't think so. Competitions are not only about the prize. They have actual value layers in learning. When we prepare for competitions, we tend to put in extra effort, and we learn new skills in a way that also builds our confidence and leads to personality development.

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No, I don’t think so. Competitions are not only about price. They are actual value layers in learning. When we prepare for competitions, we tend to put extra effort and we learn new skills in a way they also yield our confidence and lead to personality development.

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