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The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree

The primary aim of music to humanity is to curtail anxiety.  In my opinion, despite the soothing nature of melody to anxious individuals, however,I totally disagree as its effects are temporary and believe that stress reduction can only be achieved by preventing or removal of stressors through a healthy lifestyle and seeking help when needed.
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Most parents give their children whatever they requested for, and also give then freedom to do whatever they like without correcting them or asking them questions about their action. In my own opinion it is dangerous to spoiled them or given them early stage freedom, it may have negative effect in their future when their parents grow old or they can't longer meet up with their demands.

Most parents give their children whatever they requested, and also give them the freedom to do whatever they like without correcting them or asking them questions about their actions. In my own ,opinion it is dangerous to spoil them or give them early-stage freedom, it may have a negative effect on their impending future when their parent grow old or they can't longer meet up with their demands.
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Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?

Throughout world, history, art plays a prominent role in expressing social status and nourishing the beauty of a country. Nonetheless, people nowadays seem to ignore its importance and shift their focus to other subjects. According to my aspects, there are two reasons and two solutions for this change.
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The job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A competitive market has led many people in believing that it is best for them to choose a career of study earlier to get a better opportunity later onwards in life. Though this might sound quite pragmatic, I disagree with the above statement for two reasons.
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International tourist should pay more than the local visitor for cultural and historical attractions. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, communities residing in different nations have hard contrasting views about differences between the foreign caller and federation payments for historical or cultural places. Some believe that international foreigners must pay more opening fees than the local public. I totally agree with this statement.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Nowadays people are concerned and brainstorming effective ways to alleviate congested traffic and pollution from vehicles. Some think if consumers are charged a premium on petrol, traffic and pollution problems will be kept to a minimum. I completely disagree and don’t think increasing the petrol price isn’t an optimal solution.
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Some people claim that what many people eat in western countries is unhealthy food and that their diet is getting worse. Critics say that these countries should change their diet. What are your opinions on this?

It is often argued that the ratio of people living in the West consuming processed food is increasing significantly, whereas, it is believed that the community should focus on eating healthily. In my opinion, I completely agree with this statement, as it has a negative impact on physical and mental well-being.
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Some people say the main way to be happy in life is to have a lot of money. How might having a lot of money make people happy? What other things in life can make people happy?

Nowadays, it is argued by the masses that possession of a great deal of wealth is the supreme method to acquire gratification in life. In this essay, there will be some reasons to support this claim. However, other factors that play a crucial role in people's satisfaction will also be discussed.
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Maintaining public libraries is a waste of time since computer technology is now replacing their function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the current age, although some people believe that preserving government libraries is a waste of time, others believe that it is not. However, I am a staunch believer that public libraries are essential to any community because they have a positive impact on society. Thus, development technologies cannot replace community libraries because they play a vital role in people's lives.
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In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?

There is an ongoing debate regarding future payments going to happen via card and phone rather than cash. Personally, I feel this will happen in the future for numerous reasons and in this essay we will look into it and thus, come up with a reasoned conclusion.
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With the advancement in technology, the use of computers has increased more than ever before in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree?

Computers cannot be denied has greatly contributed to the rise of literacy in many countries. Many have presumed that this trend will eliminate the need for teachers inside the classrooms. I completely disagree with this notion. Personally, I believe this may lessen the need but not to the point of removing them from the picture, since teachers offer wide comprehensive learning. They are not limited to academics as well to basic skills such as good manners and right conduct, which are essential for building relationships and future work.
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Some people believe women are better leaders than men. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

it is argued that women have better leadership skills rather than men. personally, I partly disagree with this viewpoint because each gender has its own strengths to become excellent leaders.
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In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work, and accommodate via the Internet without face-to-face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development.

The population who conduct their daily tasks on the internet is growing in size, from online shopping to remote working and studying, the advanced technologies even make it possible for patients to see their doctors in the virtual world. Despite various merits derived from such phenomena, I could partially see such changes as a positive development due to the hazards which cause financial loss, along with physical harm in human societies.
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Some people believe that the climate of a country has the greatest influence on its culture (e.g food, arts, music, clothing). Others believe that there are more important influences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that culture is significantly affected by the climate of a country. However, some people think that there are more prominent factors that impact the way of life. This essay will explain both views and how I believe that technologies and religious values play roles in shaping culture.
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Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

It is very common these days that most people to share their private information with technology corporations in return to get access to the software. I think that there are more benefits to this tendency than its demerits. This essay will discuss how software can make work-related documentation, communication, and shopping easier, and can be misused for identity theft and online payment.
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How can the government make sure that people save enough money to live on when they are old?

Nowadays personal budget management is considered to be a key determinant of personal well-being. Therefore, people face the issue of learning some basic assumptions of behavioural economics. This essay will discuss the main problems associated with financial illiteracy and propose some possible solutions to avoid them.
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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugars, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree

In modern times, people are suffering from serious health effects due to the overconsumption of high-sugar-content foods and drinks. Many people believe that increasing the cost of such sugary products helps in reducing their consumption. I agree with the idea that making sweetened foods expensive hinter its acceptance, but healthier alternatives should also be made available too.
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Nowadays people use social media to keep up with the news. Do you think that they are right or wrong? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the present circumstances, many people use social media to keep themselves updated with the actuality. I believe that this argument has some pros and cons and I will elaborate further from my own experience and facts.
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Many today feel that attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The use of social media has been the subject of increasing debate and controversy, particularly with regard to its alleged negative impact on individuals' attention spans. While some argue that social media is to blame for this phenomenon, I strongly disagree with this belief, for two main reasons. Firstly, the side effects of technology use, rather than social media itself, could be responsible for attention issues. Secondly, the primary factor contributing to shorter attention spans is related to a sedentary lifestyle.
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More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that the governments of countries around the world restricted people from gathering, the use of the internet has massively increased in the last few years. Hence, there is no doubt that the Internet is a vital cog in modern society machine not only for individuals but also businesses. In my point of view, using the Internet at work is a positive development.
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