PTE Repeated Questions – Essays, Repeat Sentence, Blanks – Update 7

Every age has had a different yardstick for success! In the recent times though it seems that the only measure of success is how much time a person spends at his workplace. Most people equate this with commitment and look at taking a break as a crime. I do not agree with such views and in this essay I will explain my position with the help of suitable examples.

At the outset I would acknowledge that taking time off work during a peak project period is certainly not advisable. Work definitely comes first and there are periods when the company and the colleagues need your presence. I am not in favor of taking time off during such periods as this is a sign of irresponsibility.

However, other than this I feel adequate breaks and time off for relaxation has only advantages. When we are constantly working our mind gets tired and as a result our efficiency goes down. Those who remember to take a holiday to recharge and relax are always able to contribute more. For instance, Bill Gates has always taken a week off from work throughout his career and he attributes his good ideas to this period of relaxation.

Relaxing and getting off work every now and then also helps maintain and improve our mental and physical fitness level. People who are sedentary are more inclined to develop depression and lifestyle illnesses such as diabetes. Therefore, it is much better to take time off and ensure you bring your healthy self to work.

In conclusion, I see holidaying and taking time off from work as highly advantageous as long as it taken keeping in mind the project and team circumstances.

Youth is arguably the most memorable period of a person’s life. People are naturally inclined to explore and do more during this age. Some people even feel that one should solely focus on enjoying and exploring the world in this age, even if that means leaving all savings for a later age. However, I do not fully agree with this extreme view and in this essay will further explain my position with the help of suitable examples.

First of all, there is no doubt that youth is the time when a person’s body is at the peak of its fitness. It is much easier to travel and take part in various activities when one is young. Therefore, whenever there is an opportunity to travel the world or enjoy a new activity, a young person should welcome it with open arms.

Secondly, the experience gained by traveling contributes to the future growth of the person. As we engage with other cultures and participate in things outside our comfort zone we grow in many ways. For instance, read famous biography and the author will tell you how much his travel during the youth influenced him in life.

However, like all things in life this makes sense only if done in a balanced manner. As long as you are able to pay for the travel and other things without incurring major debt, there is no harm. But to travel and exhaust all savings can result in enormous amount of pressure for rest of the person’s life. If the money is saved it can be spent on further education or starting a business or even the down payment of an apartment.

In conclusion, I fully acknowledge the benefits of travel and an exploratory spirit during the youth, but not at the cost of future financial security.

The definition of success varies from person to person. The richest man in the world might be the most miserable in the opinion of some. Some people believe that a man’s real status and worth can only be measured by looking at how many friends and well wishers he has, and not by counting his professional trophies or bank balance. I fully agree with this point of view and will explain it further in this essay.

At the outset, I would acknowledge the importance of professional and financial success. Recognition and monetary influence makes several things in life much easier. However, just these two factors do not add up to real wealth. Human history is full of examples of billionaires going bankrupt and ending up miserable and lonely. When financial success is so fleeting, how can it be used to judge true success.

It has been observed time and again that people who have a good social circle, genuine friends and people who wish them well, are more cheerful and optimistic about life in general. Even if their financial means are limited they live a much fuller and content life. In my own experience, the people I remember the most from my childhood are not the ones who were the wealthiest, but the ones who were the kindest and most friendly to me.

In conclusion, while financial success does have a place in human society, a man is not really successful without friends and well wishers.