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Many children today are overweight and this is very unhealthy. Give reasons for this and give solutions to fix this problem.

The world today is very different, and that includes how children live. Many children today seem to be overweight. This is a very serious and unhealthy problem. This essay will examine the reasons for this and give solutions to fix this problem.

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Having money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion. (Essay by Keni)

In today's modern world, the debate among having money but less free time is greater than earning less money and having more free time is increasing significant. Ther are some people argue that the former has more benefits, while others believe that having more free time is more important. In this essay, I will discuss both views and explain why I believe that having more free time but having less salary is more crucial.

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human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the contemporary era, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities. Consequently, there is a debate regarding whether this trend is irreversible or some measures can reverse it. This essay will discuss both viewpoints and present my opinion.

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Some high school students work part-time in addition to going to school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of high school students having part-time jobs? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

The financial freedom of working to earn your own money as a youngster, is a necessity in modern times. However, there may be a few drawbacks to this ideology that may detter the student's potential academically. I will discuss on these views in this essay.

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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is very common for many elders to move to an old age home where they can be assisted by nurses and professional medical staff. These establishments, However, are not free and someone must pay for them. In many cases, the bill is paid by the family. other times, it is the government who pays for the care. Since, not all the seniors can not pay for this service, I firmly believe that it is the good idea for authorities to cover when they can.

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Some people argue that capital punishment is good for a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, the capital punishment has been a matter of concern in the justice system of some countries. Some people are of the opinion that this sentence is paramount and would be benefitial to the country's development. I am in support of this notion and I will discuss concisely in this essay.

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In many countries today young people are forced to get a job which they are not suited to or passionate about. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause?

In today's world, youths work in industries they are not interested about or qualified to work in . This is because of several reasons such as shortage of jobs and poverty. The problem with this is that it causes negative attitude towards the job.

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Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration? To what consequences can it lead?

Immigratio has a significant impact on the society. Many advantages and disadvantages about immigration on the society. I want to discuss what is the main reason of immigration and what consequences can it lead.

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In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Men and women are both hired in permanent jobs in many nations. I partly agree that it makes sense for both genders to share domestic roles. Such a move can significantly lower their fatigue levels, but we should also consider their unequal abilities in performing these tasks.

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Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In other words,we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this modern era, urbanization has intensified the growth of environmental pollution. Some people opine that environmental issues are difficult to be addressed from a country level, and need the international support. I firmly disagree with this opinion and will explore reasons in this essay.

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Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you think it’s happening? Is it a negative or positive development?

Currently, numerous houseworks and the tasks in the workplace are being performed by robots. It is happening because of the trend of the technologies innovation that make the people's working patterns change. In my opinion, the development for the trend is positive for the people.

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The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

The production of consumer products around the world has been increasing rapidly in the last few years than ever before. As a result, the waste of consumer goods pollutes our natural environment, hence some serious actions need to be taken immediately to solve this problem.

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In many cities crime is increasing. Why do you think this is happening? what can government do to help reduce crime levels? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

These days, crime rates are significantly increasing in many urban areas. This is mainly due to the fact of poverty and joblessness. This problem can be resolved by providing unemployment benefits and vocational education to find employment opportunities. This essay will discuss the reasons and effective measures to significantly reduce the crime levels.

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Some people argue that capital punishment is good for a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many opine that in case of heinous crimes death penalty should be given to convicts. I firmly agree with the above statement , as by giving capital punishment authorities can give message to people who are planning to commit criminal acts.

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Some people think that all university students should study only academic subjects, while others believe university students should also study practical life skills (like budgeting money, cooking, communication skills, etc.). Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.

With the growing competition among students, reading and learning from books along with practical knowledge can help with life-skills and practical thinking. It is often perceived by people that scholars should only study academic subjects whereas the rest of the public argues, they should also consider studying practical life skills such as communication, budgeting money, cooking etc. both of the views along with my opinion are examined in the further paragraphs.

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Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience

On the one hand, virtual spaces are very helpful for connecting with family and friends in far places. This is because modern lives are so busy that people have no time to spare to visit with their relatives. Therefore, social media allows people to save time and distance with just a click on their electronic gargets while also managing their challenging lives. For example, most immigrants abroad have taken advantage of these advances in media and communication to stay in touch with their families and friends in their countries of origin.

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The improved technology allows for rapid and uncontrolled access to and exchange of information. Far from being beneficial, this is dangerous for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this contemporary era, technology has become so advance that people can find any information easily. Although, this feasibility of data is necessary in many cases, it has increased fraud cases worldwide making this advancement harmful for the society. I believe this is true and I will put necessary arguments to support my opinion in the following paragraphs.

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In many places new homes are required, but the only space available for building them is on the countryside. Some people believe it is most important to protect the countryside and not build new houses there. What us your opinion about this?

The rapid increase of urbanisation created housing shortages. This crisis can be resolved by constructing new homes only in the countryside as there are more open lands; however, certain proponents suggest that it is crucial to protect the environment in the rural regions. In my opinion, while I agree with this statement, it is also imperative to prevent the growing housing crisis. This essay will discuss my views with relevant examples.

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There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having other undesirable affects on people’s health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is a significat amount of proof that overuse of vehicles has a negative impact on climate change, and the overall public health. I strongly agree with this opinion because the CO2 emissions are increasing the temperatures rapidly, affecting not only the enviroment but also peoples well-being.

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Many people say that they believe it is important to protect the environment but make no effort to do anything about it themselves. Why do you think this is the case? What action do you think individuals should take to protect the environment?

In this fast-evolving era, people are more concern about the environmental issues. Many opine that it is essential to protect the nature; however make limited steps to promote it. In this essay, I will explore the reasons for this circumstance, and suggest actions to safeguard the nature.

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