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The most important element in a person’s life is their work. Without a satisfying caree, life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Work is one of the ways that people prove themselves. It is a fact that working now is a part of our life, and it is a criterion to evaluate or judge somebody. What’s more, I do believe that everything has two sides and I would probably like to discuss both views.

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Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

In today’s fast-paced society, maintaining good health has become a top priority for many individuals. As a result, the demand for healthcare services is increasing rapidly.

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More and more companies are allowing employee to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Technology has increased by leaps and bounds. Now most of the companies are offering the workers to work remotely. I think it is more negative than positive development. No doubt, people get flexibility of hours, and save money on commuting. However, people feel isolated, lazy when they are working outside office hours.

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It is generally believed that talent is something you are born with. some say it might even be genetic. However, there are those who claim that talent is a combination of exposure to a good teacher and practice. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people claim that talent is acquired by birth or can be hereditary, whereas, others say that individuals' hard work and learning from the good teachers make them talented. Although this is true that people have natural skills and perform better than others in some fields. However, doing hard work with it overtime results in advanced level skills.

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem

It is an undeniable fact that across the people are still suffering from hunger, despite the innovative technologies in the agriculture sector. There are many reasons behind the starvation of the people, however, there are some solutions for the reduction of this problem.

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Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

University education is one of the milestone for everyone. It would be an opportunity to uplift people's living standard. Some individuals relive on every student should be able to reach higher education without paying. I agree to above statement.

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Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Opinions differ regarding whether subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. I firmly support the notion that they are far more crucial than History as they play an role on a country's economy.

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Some people believe that online shopping is replacing traditional shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, more people hardly ever do shop in person because of their hectic life. There are so many web sites and apps to shop online. As a result of that some individual think online purchases better than shop in person. This essay will explain why this would be a positive development.

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relativity large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

In the recent times, many countries have witnessed a rise in the ratio of younger adults compared to those in their old-age. While this trend has certain advantages, it has some drawbacks too. Both advantages and disadvantages will be discussed further in this essay.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.b

There is no denying the fact that some people believe that advertising is not useful anymore for the society. Other said that it is soo beneficial. While it is a commonly held belief that it is useful thing to do, there is also an argument that people ignore it when they see it. This essay will analyse this topic from both points of view and express my opinion.

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Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people whoa re innovative and able to work independently, while others consider they should recruit pople who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

A few people emphasize that recruiter should priortize independency and creative mindset while hiring process, however others holds an opinion that having an employee with a great teamwork skill can be more beneficial for company's growth. This essay will discuss both the views along with my personal opinion.

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‏Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free times. This can benefit teenagers and benefit the community as well. ‏To what extend do you agree or disagree.

In recent years, the issue of teenagers work has caused a lot of debate. Some people argue that, teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time, while others believe that it's absolutely useless and you should allocate your time to more purposeful endeavors. The following paragraphs will consider advantages and disadvantages of this topic.

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Cities around the world are continuing to expand as people leave the countryside. Some people prefer to live in the city while others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both the views.

In this contemporary world, a large number of people have started moving into the city area, becuase of that reason geoghraphical area of city is keep increasing. Although, a few people prefers to spend their lives in rural area. The reasons for both the views along with my opinion are discussed in below paragraphs.

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In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

It is noticeable that suburban residents prefer to migrate to bigger cities. Therefore, the population in the rural areas are decreasing while the urban population is excessively rising . This essay argues that it is a negative trend as it creates pressure for both metropolitans and countryside in several aspects.

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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public outdoor places like squares and parks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no denying the fact that allocating specific destinations for local people is essential. While it is a commonly held belif that providing the necessary facilites for citizens is a sign of responsibility, there is also an argument that opposes this view . In my opinion, I consider that outdoors are crucial for prosperity and economic growth.

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Many employers believe that good social skills are as important as good qualifications to succeed in a job, so they are employing people who are with good social skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s competitive job market, the majority of employers argue that possessing good social skills are as crucial as having good academic or professional qualifications. I firmly agree with this view. Because, social skills can significantly influence workplace success, though qualifications remain important.

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With the increasing popularity of online streaming services, traditional cinemas are struggling. Is this the inevitable future of entertainment? What measures could cinemas take to compete?

In this modern technological era, online websites have become a part of modern life. It is said that old cinema systems are facing struggles, while the popularity of online platforms is accelerating. In the future, traditional theaters will remain a part of the entertainment industry if they take some approaches now.

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Some people think that competion at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent years, competition at work, education and daily life or corporation should be prioritised instead has become a broad issue to the general public. Some people believe that competition can motivate individuals to perform at their best, others think that collaboration generally brings more sustainable and meaningful outcomes. I agree with the latter idea. Discussed below are several reasons supporting my perspective.

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As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what are the causes and what are the effects on both individuals and society as a whole.

Most people want to live by themselves or in nuclear family as their countries develop because they do not have enough time to spend on family gatherings. From my perspective, this trend can cause depopulation for communities and also weak people's social skills.

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Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Innovation requires a numerous of experiments. The subject of whether governments or the private sectors should conduct the research has been widely argued. I am of the opinion that major and life-threatening ones have to be carried out by officials, while private organisations can also make contribution as innovation is often driven by them.

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