Band 7: Do you think smart people tend to be selfish (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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Actually, there is a belief that intelligent individuals tend to be selfish in some ways of life, but I wouldn't agree with that statement. I think that being selfish or not having a good personality is not connected with intelligence. Some smart people use their knowledge to help others and solve problems. However, we have to agree that there are some people who become proud or think they are better than everyone else. It depends more on a person's nature rather than just on their intelligence.

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Actually, there is a belief that intelligent individuals tend to be selfish in some ways of life, but actually I wouldn’t agree with that statement due to the fact that I think that being selfish, not having a good personality is not connected with intelligence, actually. And some smart people use their knowledge to help others and solve problems, but yes, we have to agree that there are some people who become proud or think that they are better than everyone else. It depends more on a person’s nature rather than just on their intelligence.

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