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Some people think that mothers should spend most of their time raising their family, and therefore the government should support them financially. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that mothers should devote most of their time to raising their kids and receive financial assistance from the authority. From my perspective, I agree with this statement because mothers' role is crucial for children's early development and financial support helps them focus on their children without worrying about financial concerns.

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In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters, and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?

In the contemporary era, science and technology are developing at the fastest pace ever seen. However, areas of art like music, painting, or writing still hold a vital role in the development of humanity. Unlike science and technology, art can teach us the necessity of emotions and moral lessons, so it is also important in its own way.

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Some countries achieve international sporting success by building specialised facilities that are used only to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In many countries, the distribution of specialised sports facilities between top athletes and ordinary individuals is unequal. While providing special facilities for the use of successful athletes is available in certain instances. I believe that prioritising professional athletes at the expense of the general public would make the development largely undesirable.

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In a number of countries, some people thin k it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, manufacturing and transporting resources are one of the main types of income for government's economy. Due to that, this statement is becoming more common among people, and the new view that the largest part of the economy should be spent on constructing new railways is gaining popularity. However, the others believe that improving public transport is more necessary for residents. I partly agree with both thoughts, because both can fix ecological issues and are advantageous for many individuals.

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Robots and AI are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happen? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?

In this modern era, robots and artificial intelligence are being implemented to make our life easier, especially in workplaces where technology can be used in order to boost productivity and improve efficiency. The main reason behind this new scenario is the convenience and adaptability that these modern tools offer to the marketplace and companies. I am of the opinion that this new trend is definitley a positive development since AI and robots have an unlimited potential to coordinate complex processes and increase productivity.

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Some people say that music is the good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree woth tis opinion?

Music and melodies are very important ways to be revived, friendly and easy-going. People usually like to have a partner in wedding dances and parties while listening to specific songs. I strongly agree with this point that people get closer to each other while having a similar taste in beats.

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In the past, when students did a , they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

More and more people think that studying abroad is better than studying in their home country due to the new society it provides, while others may disagree with this view. From my perspective, the pros outweigh the cons for one main reason.

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Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of their financial background. Others argue that students should pay for their own education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

A large number of people are in favour of free University education without considering the financial situation of the person. Whereas others believe that education should be paid for. This essay, in the upcoming paragraphs, will discuss both views with appropriate examples as well as my personal opinion.

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People’s lives are now surrounded by advertisements. This affects what people consider important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, advertisements are everywhere where people go: in shopping malls, supermarkets, subways and even inside laptops. There is a common belief that this influences people in a bad way, as they tend to change their opinion about their own values, paying for things that are unnecessary for them. While I believe that many marketers live from advertisements and without them we wouldn't know about new technologies, goods and industries, I tend to believe that ads can be harmful, especially for people who do not have critical thinking.

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Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Due to the great number of consequences that cigarettes and tobacco products can cause, smoking has become a life-threatening habit that many believe should be banned. I am of the opinion that a total elimination of tobacco supplies can bring several benefits; however, the government should consider its drawbacks as well.

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Some people believe that public transport should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, a new topic has arisen in our society: some people believe that public transport should be free for everyone. I agree that public transport should be free, but with some limits, because some people have low wages while others have high incomes.

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With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazine will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those form of media will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion!

With the fast-paced technology developments today, many people believe that physical literary works such as books, newspapers, and magazines will slowly disappear, while others believe the opposite. In this essay, I will discuss and analyse both sides and conclude with my own opinion.

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The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that income is very important for any employee. While it is a commonly held belief that a high salary is considered one of the most important considerations when it comes to selecting a career, there is also an argument that opposes this view. In this essay, I will analyse this topic and express my opinion.

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In some cultures the parents arrange marriages for their children but in others people choose their own marriage partner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?

In today’s world, in some countries, parents choose marriage for their children, while in other countries, people decide their partner. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, which I will discuss in this essay.

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People are increasingly interested in eco-friendly tourism. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

In recent years, eco-friendly tourism has gained considerable popularity among travelers. This trend can be attributed to growing environmental awareness and people's desire for more meaningful travel experiences. There are also several ways that individuals can learn more about sustainable tourism before planning their trips.

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Some people think that secondary school should add international news as a subject; others think that it is a waste of valuable time. Discuss both views.

More and more people think that adding global subjects, such as international is not essential in secondary school, while other people disagree with this view. From my perspective, both opinions are equally important for two main reasons.

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governmt and big companies should work together to reverse enviromental situatuon, rather than individuals. What would you agree with?

Some people argue that governments and big corporations should collaborate to change enviromental situation for the better, rather than people taking responsibility. I largely agree with this view because they have more resources than individuals and big companies could affect the market for cleaner production.

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Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children born to wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people think that children from poor families can deal with adult life problems better than children from rich families. I agree with this opinion to a large extent because growing up with less money helps people become stronger and more independent.

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some pp believe that public buildings should be move out of the city to promote citizen's well-being and better growth, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that university education should be free for everyone, while others believe students should pay for their higher education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Learning a foreign language is becoming increasingly important. What are the reasons for this, and how can people learn a language effectively?

Nowadays, a new topic has arisen in our society: learning a foreign language is becoming increasingly important. I believe that learning a language depends on time, language difficulty, and ability. Learning a language is important in many aspects of life, and people can learn different languages through institutes and online.

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