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The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the vast effects of the internet also changed buying habits of individuals; therefore there is an increasing trend of virtual shopping which can lead to the closure of local markets and stores in towns. I completely agree with this point of view.
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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 advantages and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Easy and fast access to tourism has enabled individuals to visit remote regions such as the Sahara desert and the Antarctic. Even though they are hard to survive, still many people nowadays visit them more often than past. Although it has facilitated humans to gain a unique experience of remote places, it has created adverse effects on the environment and local habitats.
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Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accepts a simpler life, while other believe that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that modern technologies can lead to some pollution problems. While some argue that the issues could be eased if individuals limited the use of automation and machinery, I believe that the issues caused by technology should also be addressed by technology.
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In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?

In this present world, we can see so many highly qualified graduates who can not find a suitable job for themselves. Meanwhile, many companies asserted that having an educational certificate is no longer required. In this essay, the main reason for this phenomenon and a viable solution to this problem will be discussed.
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In the future, it may be scientifically possible for people to live for 150 years. This could be good news for individuals but it may have negative consequences for our world as a whole. What are the benefits and risks of people living to 150?

People have different options regarding living long. It is argued that some scientists have predicted public may live above 150 years.While it was good news for nations.However, it may lead public negative consequences for the whole of the world. This essay will examine cases of this action and the forthcoming paragraphs discussed both benefits and drawbacks.
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Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel thier funtionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is often argued that cities should be built attractive, whilst others disagree and thinks that their practicality is more crucial. I strongly believe that practicality has the upper hand in comparison to the attractiveness of a city .
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Some parents buy their children many toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having many toys?

Children and their toys have a special relationship. A few parents get their children a lot of toys, sometimes more than required. While this may keep the child better entertained, a youngster also misses out on some important learnings of life.
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Some believe that nuclear weapons benefit the world at large. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today’s world, nuclear arsenals have been playing a crucial role in humanity. Furthermore, it is argued that it has some merits to the earth to a large extent; however, from my angle,I strongly disagree with this notion since it can conducive to some probable serious problems in people’s lives.
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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way.
Why is this? 
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

In the contemporary world, advertising has been playing a vital role in the public’s lives. Furthermore, advertisers regarded their old products as new ones so as to maintain their sales. From my point of view, this behaviour has both drawbacks and merits for businesses and customers.
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Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly, however, not many of them have an exercise routine. Why do you think it is happening? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

Doing exercise is recommended by doctors, especially for elders, to maintain their health, although many of them do not do that. In my opinion, there may be two main reasons for that which could become less effective by taking some measures.
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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 views and give your opinion.

The courses studying in many universities which typically consist of mandatory and optional modules are annually rearranged by the experienced university team in order to equip their students. However, there are some arguments that they could select only allowed subjects being applicable in the next time or whatever modules they want. This essay will discuss both aspects above with some examples depending on my personal experiences.
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Many people disagree with a school policy that forces children to learn a new language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by some, that the schools are making a mistake to pressure young students to learn a new language. In the following passage, I will discuss why I disagree with this opinion.
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Some people think that all the 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 views and give your opinion?

Whether learners of the university should be post graduated in interest-based subjects or science-based is a debatable issue. This essay will discuss although science renders pupils with financial back-up , I believe they can become far more successful, provided that they study the stream of their choice.
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Some people say that television is useful for education, while others say that it is more useful for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Whether Television is fruitful for educating or entertaining the masses has been a debatable issue. This essay will discuss that although the primary aim of learning TV was to educate the human population, the paradigm shift in people's preferences including me is more inclined toward using it to alleviate anxiety and agitation.
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Crime rates are likely to decline due to the advancements in technology , which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way . Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that cutting edge technology may lead to a drop in the rate of violent activities. I completely agree with this notion because the usage of contemporary technology will alleviate terrorism and surveillance cameras will aid in solving crimes.
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Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Media is now everywhere. They try to cover everything even if it does not contribute anything positive to society. Hence, Many people consider that celebrities being covered influence the children in a detrimental way. I personally agree with this notion because they affect the children's concentration as well as their thinking abilities.
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Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

There is no denying the fact that the phenomenon of technology products is pervasive across the globe due to its paramount importance. One school of thought opines these high tech products are indeed in today's age, however, critics argue that it also has a ton of issues because of the time. Although this has a plethora of merits yet numerous demerits are also there which will be elaborated on in upcoming paragraphs.
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Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent, do you agree or disagree ?

The environment is important for every creature in the world. Because everyone has to depend on nature. Environmental protection is not only the responsibility of a specific group and in my opinion, this duty is also for anyone. Then I totally disagree with this topic and I am going to explain the reasons in the following paragraphs.
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convinience foods will become increasingly prevelant and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparing. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Food is an essential part of life requirements. There are a million varieties types and methods of making food. Nowadays, humans concern more about comfort and an easy way of lifestyle compare to before especially eating. Some people believe that the easy-making food will more intensively spread into the community until it replaces the original food as well as the original method of making the food. I completely agree that convenience foods will eventually replace traditional food. This essay will substantiate my opinion in the paragraph below.
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Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

There has been a significant upward trend in online education. It is believed that e-learning brings many advantages and it will substitute for face-to-face education soon. Whereas I tend towards the viewpoint that traditional education has more effective benefits and couldn’t be replaceable.
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