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Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?

Many traditionalists believe that, however many people have access to the Internet, conventional newspapers will continue as the major source of news. I totally disagree with this view.
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Some people think that the increase in international travel has a negative impact on the environment and should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It goes without saying that the number of international trips has increased, because modern nation has more possibilities to travel as they started to earn more money. People’s opinions differ, as to whether international flying should be restricted due to the negative impact on the environment, while others don’t see any problem in it. Personally, I believe that international travel imposes some risks on the surroundings, but those effects can be mitigated.
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Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

It is true that the number of people in need is increasing dramatically all around the world. In this essay I will discuss some reasons for this negative trend, find the root of this problem and set some suitable precautions to be taken against it.
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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

The articles in the television and newspapers are depicted with pictures. It is argued that images are more effective than contents. I believe it is more beneficial to have pictures for the reasons that even uneducated people can able to understand and also it is more attractive.
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With all the problem in the world today spending money on space exploration is a complete waste of time and money. The money could be better spend on other caus. Do you agree or disagree?

Space exploration is a growing interest by scientists nowadays due to the expansion of knowledge on space activity as well as key events happening in outer space. The most famous method of gaining funds for national space companies is by the people's taxes, however this may vary from country to country.
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Some people say that the government should put money in the Arts, such as music, opera and paintings. Other people think money should be spent on construction of public facilities instead. What is your opinion.

It is believed, that newspapers and books will lost their popularity and be useless, for the reason that it will be replaced with free e-books and Internet resources. I totally agree with this statement, undoubtedly, it is better to use free, more available and relevant resources.
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In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?

Nowadays people go shopping as a hobby, while in the past they only did it as a routine task. I completely agree with the statement and believe that we should be more reasonable these days.
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Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Journalism is a art of showcasing the world with all the current affairs around the world and examine the impact of that on people. News companies tend to invest a large amount of money to cover international news whereas neglect local news which resonates more with local audience and I completely disagree with this gesture.
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Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There are workers who contribute their all working life at same organisation whereas others think that they should switch their profession frequently. In this essay, I am going to discuss both these views and attain a logical conclusion.
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In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays, new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?

In the past few decades, it is believed that lectures used to be the conventional teaching manner of numerous students. However, the application of cutting-edge technological advances in teaching is widely prevalent in this era. Despite its obvious benefits, there are certain inherent drawbacks that must be considered.
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The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?

In this contemporary epoch, schools should be considerably raised the amount of time on several kinds of indoor and outdoor sports as well as exercise to minimise the overweight problem of children. In my perspective, there are numerous other ways to solve this problem which are also effective. In this essay, I will elaborate on my visions in the forthcoming paragraphs with effective examples.
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Some people believe that children have the freedom to make mistakes, while other argue that adults should prevent them from doing so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Mistake makes a human wise but same mistake repeated twice can be considered as a habit. Children's nowadays tend to take their own decisions and often make mistakes, whereas some people believe that parents should have a close eye over their child so that they can save him from doing wrong things. In this essay we will discuss both views to identify which is the right thing to be followed by people.
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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Had fast food not existed, would many individuals overeating it in some lands have less health issues. The problematic nature of the mentioned type of food is being tried to be solved with policies like higher tax rates for it. The latter can be viewed as vital or not looking at its benefits and drawbacks.
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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agree?

Social networking sites, for instance facebook, are thought by some to have had a detrimental effect on individual people as well as society and local communities. However, while i believe that such sites are manily beneficial to the individual, I agree that they have had a damaging effect on local communities.
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Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.

As we come into the new millennium, the overcrowded situation in downtowns has become a whistle-blowing topic among both government and individuals. In my opinion, although such a phenomenon may drag people into adverse circumstances and damage their lives, there are many interventions that can be carried out to confront this trend.
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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Had fast food not existed, would many individuals overeating it in some lands have less health issues. The problematic nature of the mentioned type of food is being tried to be solved with policies like higher tax rates for it. The latter can be viewed as vital or not looking at its benefits and drawbacks.
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There are many types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

Nowadays, various kind of music in their individual ways can be seen extensively. Existing of music is a fundamental need for human beings with comprehensive reasons, and I would admit that traditional music is more important than international music.
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You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend and say - What was the accident? - When did it happen? - Suggest how the damage can be fixed.

How are you? Hope you are doing well and enjoying your holidays. I'm writing this letter to you to apologize to you that accidently broke window of your home.
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In many countries not enough student are choosing science subjects at university. -What are the causes of this? -What are the effects on the society?

Science plays an important role in development of the society today. However, there has been decline a decline in people pursuing science as a career option. This issue can effect people at large. The viewpoints for the cause of this issue and effects of this issue will be examined in the subsequent paragraphs.
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Some People claims that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.

It's apparent that we need to recycle more of things which are found in rubbish because our resources are restricted and leaving them in our environment can lead to ecological damages. One part of society believe that the governments should make strict laws to obligate people for recycling their waste from home. Overall, I agree with this claim and I think governments can play a vital role in protecting our earth from pollution. In the following essay, my reasons are going to be outlined and few examples will be mentioned.
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