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Read the question below and write an opinion essay. Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan. Only then attempt to write this essay. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To What extent do you agree or disagree?

In my opinion I think it is correct that celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather for their achievement and I strongly agree with the that statement.

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Some people think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, as all writing can be stored electronically. Others believe that printed books still play an important role in our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is no denying the fact that printed books is still utilised nowadays in schools and libraries. While it is a commonly held belief that they are not important in today's digitalised generation, as books can be downloaded easily. Others firmly hold the view that printed books still have a vital role in our daily lives.

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Nowadays, more people choose to live in cities rather than in the countryside. What are the reasons for this trend? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, more and more individuals are moving from the countryside to cities. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons that lead individuals more, and I will state my reasons behind why I believe that this is a negative development to the environment.

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Today’s typical method of teaching involving direct communication between teachers and students will not exist by 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.

There is no denying the fact that education methods have been evoloving in the past decades. This is essentail to adapt with the techonolgy world and new era. However, the question is will we no longer need the form of face-to-face approach in teaching by 2050?. To answer this question, from my perspective, I believe that direct human interactions are crusial in receiving learning, and it will continue with other methods even beyond of this date. In this essay, I am going to highlight two both views that support and disagree with this claim, and thus present some examples.

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Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major competitions such as Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age.

Many nations prepare budget for training athletes to join tp the major competitions such as The FIFA Euro or Olympics. Meanwhile, some of invididuals have thought that money should be taken to inspire young generation to start playing sport. In my opinion, I strongly agree that having budget to encourage children to pick up sport is more important, and the following examples will be provided in order to support my point of view.

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: Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In recent times, university students are the major topic in people lives. Some people support that pupils need to study whatever they enjoy. On the other hand, some of them believe that they should study science and technology based lectures, due to these subject will be useful in the future. In this essay we will compare both arguments.

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Some people enjoy spending time by themselves, while others prefer doing things with other people. What are the pros and cons of spending time alone?

Nowadays, many activities motivate people to do it alone with themselves, some enjoy spending time alone, while others prefer doing things with other people. This essay will discuss the pros and cons of spending time alone.

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Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that children should spend some of their free time doing activities without their families.

In recent years, many people have argued that children should begin learning a foreign language during primary school. I completely agree with this view because young children learn languages more easily and early language education improves future career opportunities. This essay will discuss these reasons in detail.

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Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV and reading them in the newspaper. What is the reason? Is it a good idea to copy famous personalities?

Everybody has a dream, but all people find a different path to reach their dreams. Perhaps, some of them think every detail for creating their own world while some of them can just take an action without any plan. However, some ordinary people may not take any action to make their own life.

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Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about their acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Throughout the history tutors have been using many methods during their classes to see their students’ ability of their subject. Some part of the people believes that exams are essential of seeing pupil's capacity, while others support that it might give unnecessary pressure to kids and exams are not so necessary . This essay will demonstrate both side of the argument and in the conclusion my opinion will be shared.

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in Many countries, consumers can go to supermarkets and buy food made across the world. Do think this a positive or negative.

Several countries allow consumers to purchase food made globally. I believe that this is negative because relying on national food has far greater advantages as it reinforces the country agricultural identity and protects local businesses from financial loss.

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Some people want the government to spend more money for looking life on other planets, however others think its waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth that the government should be solving. Discuss both side and give your opinion.

It is often agued that people needs goverment to spend money to solve problem on on earth, while other believe that throwing budget for seeking life on other planet is necessary. This essay will discuss both perspectives before explaining why I agree more strongly with the view that seaching space is more crucial.

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It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is believed that many people have had a big impact on the world. I completely agree with this statement because it has merit rather than demerit for some reasons.

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Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and excercise everyday will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly are suffering from loneliness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution

Elder people are suffering from loneliness and health weakness and scinece says that if they spend time with people around them they will be much happier and healthier .The mine cause of this problem is individuals around elder people are busy with their own lives and the most vaiable solution is try to provide some time for them.

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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A modern tourist tends to spend vacations not-typically. Places with extraordinary nature, unusual weather conditions and even high crime activity are in demand. A person who decided to choose that kind of adventure usually faces a list of advantages and disadvantages during the trip.

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Promotions to higher level should be from within company and not to a new person from outside. Do you agree or disagree?

Getting promotion to higher level should be from within company not from others.However, i completely agree with fact that promotion should be from within company.This essay will discuss both views.

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Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation rather than building roads for private cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Transportation is one of the main things that shapes the city. Governments who invests money on their transportation helps to improve many sectors, such as tourism, industry, trade and sustainability. This essay will discuss both public and private sectors in relation to transportation.

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Some people think that e-book are the death of the paper books, while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, many people discuss the issue of reading books on smart devices. Some people believes that electronic books is usefull. Others argue that paper books is better. I will explain way i believe that electronic books is more useful and can help alot of people improve in reading.

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Cases of bullying in school are increasing and worsening. What do you think are the cause of this? How can we tackle this issue?

Bullying in education institutes plays in a detrimental role in pupils growth. In the modern society where digital technology is significantly advanced, this issue has gradually occurred, developing the considerable problem. Primarily, Rising and deteriorating of this bullying is especially associated with social applications nowadays. To address this, the author suggests that government regulation should be wielded to these companies.

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Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they can get a job when leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, studies demonstrate that many criminals have a low level of education, and a large number of people reckon that the excellent way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison. From my perspective, I agree with this view since the rate of unemployment will decline and providing education can teach useful skills.

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