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Nowadays many peoplechoose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or organization.Why might his be thecase? what could be thedisadvantages of being self-employed ?

The debate surrounding self-employment is a complex and nuanced topic. Despite having so many benefits, however, the downfalls cannot be overlooked. This essay will discuss the upside and downside of this type of employment.
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Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different opinions about living accommodations. A lot of folks prefer to live in rural areas than urban areas. Each side has its own strengths or weaknesses. This essay will discuss both aspects and give a personal opinion.
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Nowadays most people are not as fit and active as they were in the past. What are the main causes of this situation? Suggest some possible solutions.

The debate surrounding people's level of fitness nowadays versus in the past is a complex and nuanced topic. Despite having more sports centres now, society is far from becoming healthier. This essay will discuss the reason for this situation and what can we do to strike a balance to the problem.
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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is true that nations are getting quite identical because of the phenomenon that products can be bought everywhere around the world. In my opinion, this is a negative development because products will lose their characteristic and countries will easily lose their culture as well.
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Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

These days, there has been a lot of debate about the advent of artificial intelligence. While some warn that computers may lessen the need for human workers, I am convinced that this is a positive development overall considering they are less error-prone than humans.
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Many people believe that social media such as Facebook has a huge impact on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days communities are connected with each other with their School, College and Office friends on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This creates a huge impact on everyone's life by connecting with each other through the Internet. Apart from this, the public makes huge amounts of money by promoting their businesses directly on these channels. Social media apps have gone so far in achieving individuals' personal and financial goals through various options such as vlogging and paid promotions by showing content to the audience. In this essay, we will discuss how it has made a huge difference in society.
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Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions, to what extent do you agree and disagree

There is a view that more money should be spent on cultural and historical sites by foreign sightseers over the locals. From my perspective, I am not in favour of it, believing that the payment should be equal for all visitors.
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Nowadays an increasing number of people change their careers during their work life period. What are the reasons behind this trend? Is it a generally positive or negative development?

These days people have become more adaptable and look for alternate carrier choices while employed in one place. This has recently been trending among people and I will describe reasons for the same in this essay. In my opinion, it is a positive development and I will discuss reasons for the same in this essay.
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In some countries it is thought advisable that children begin formal education at four years old, while in others they do not have to start school until they are seven or eight. How far do you agree with either of these views?

Nowadays, there are different points of view among experts about what age is the best time to send children to school. Some argue at the maturity of 4 years old humans are ready to start formal learning, while on the other hand, many consider 7 years old as the best time. In this essay, I will discuss both ideas and illustrate, from my perspective, why the latter approach is more acceptable.
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People often do not interact with their neighbours and this is harming community building. What are the possible causes and solutions? ‌

With the advent of social media, things have changed drastically in all aspects. An individual could appear to be a friendly and extrovert personality online, but the reality could be far from the truth. Folks have limited connection with their neighbours which is fatal for community building. In this essay, we will elucidate the causes and some possible solutions for the same.
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In many societies the life expectancy has increased. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of life expectancy.

In recent years, it has been stated that the age of death has increased. In this essay, I will explain the benefits and flaws of the given argument.
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Some people think that killing animals for food is cruel, but others claim that animals are a necessary part of diet? What is your opinion?

Nowadays, the light on awareness has been raised of the citizen in morality zones which leads to some communities having a mindset that taking to the meat of animals for food is so terrible. While some argue that it truly is a demand necessary for humans. In my opinion, I only can agree with this is a partial issue. This essay will explore more about the above problems.
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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is important to possess a residence instead of renting others' houses in certain areas. From my point of view, I believe that there are both advantages and disadvantages.
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Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in rural areas. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some individuals hold the view that it is more favourable to live in the cities, while others assume living in remote areas is better. This essay attempts to discuss both views and provide my perspective which is having life in cities is more beneficial.
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Many things that used to be done at home by hands are now being done by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages.

Nowadays, most of our home appliances that used to rely on hands are now being replaced by machines for maximum convenience. However, arising problems seem to continuously loom over these technological advances, which will be discussed below and I will offer my views on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
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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 views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is often argued that many people consider History to be the most vital subject in School while others say that learning History will not be significant enough and should read subjects like Science and Technology which are modern world subjects. I believe in the latter opinion as the world is continuously evolving and learning history will have no major development on students rather, they should focus on subjects which could be quite beneficial for their career as well.
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In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The world is going to be overwhelmed by electronic books and in the future world there will no longer be willing to printed journals and books as huge access to different free contexts will occur. I wholeheartedly agree with this notion as machinery has been revolutionizing our lives.
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Some employers are willing to give their workers a certain amount of unpaid sabbatical* time, believing this benefits the individual and the organisation. Other employers see no merit in this arrangement and discourage it. Consider the possible arguments for and against unpaid sabbatical leave, and reach a viewpoint of your own.

As an introduction, many fields currently, consider sabbatical leave as an essential component in the development of associations themselves as well as the quality of their employees, and the workers are granted such unpaid leaves increasingly. However, many other employers believe that it is not as important as it is thought to be, so, discourage the trend. Anyhow, in my opinion, I agree that this type of work should be encouraged because it is important in a variety of ways, which I am going to discuss more.
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Nowadays, many people have to work longer time, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons? What can employees do to make their life easier.

In the world today, most individuals spend more hours in their workplaces which is a stressor to humans. This is because they do multiple jobs to achieve their company’s target due to a lack of staff, and then to meet personal and family needs. These workers can improve their lives by reporting to employers and reducing their tasks.
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Weddings are more expensive in many countries comparison present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

In recent days, the wedding has become more and more expensive compared to past years. In my opinion, the reasons are because people have more relatives and they want to pay an even organiser so that they do not have to prepare by themselves. However, I think it is not a wise decision because they have to save their money to start a family, and it will lead to several potential problems which I will explain in this essay.
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