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Write about the following topic: “Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Nowadays, many educational institutions have extra activities such as sports or community works. Additional activities can facilitate both, physical and mental development; however, a wrong approach may cause some drawbacks. In this essay, I will address the advantages and disadvantages of extra-curricular activities.
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Some people get into debt buying things they don’t need and can’t ‎afford.What are the reasons for this behaviour?What action can be taken ‎to prevent people having this problem?‎

There are those who are indebted for the purchase of unnecessary and non-affordable goods. This is caused by a lack of planning and having a well-planned budget can be a preventive measure.
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A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Nowadays, the population has become highly materialistic. People value others on the basis of their living standards and the status they have in society. Admiring the principles of one's behaviour is secondary in today's time. I totally agree with this statement justifying the reasons in the following paragraphs.
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Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Nowadays, educational institutions have their own policies regarding uniforms. While some high school authorities believe that uniforms do not affect academic achievements and are unnecessary , others argue that discipline is an important part of the education process. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support of the latter view.
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University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.

Studying in a foreign country is becoming very popular among university students.Although they might encounter cultural and language differences , However, I believe the merits which include access to superior facilities and self-reliance far supersede the drawbacks.
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The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In this contemporary epoch, retaining the personal data of a vast population by prominent internet corporate firms and organisations is burning concerns worldwide. While some people reckon that it offers many benefits, others argue that it has serious drawbacks. This essay asserts that its demerits supersede its merits.
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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.

It is debatable whether or not the information related to scientific research, business, the academic world should be shared without charging. From my perspective, I would argue that there are several advantageous impacts of sharing as much information as possible in these sectors. Although it is thought by some that charging fee for precious as well as crucial information will bring some beneficial effects to authors.
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Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Education is the backbone for any country's development, especially learning how to read and write for any dialect is mandatory. A few people in society believe that handwriting is not adding any value to studies and suggest stopping learning writing by hand. I completely disagree with this idea and provide the reasons to back up my opinion.
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The number of multicultural cities is increasing due to globalisation. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?

A highly controversial issue relates to whether the fact that an increasing number of towns are becoming multicultural owing to globalization is preferable or not. Due to creativity and diversity, as well as the fact people can broaden their horizons, I think the number of merits of multicultural cities exceeds its demerits.
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Modern lifestyles means that many parents have little time for their children.Many children suffer because they do not have her as much from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or did agree?

In the present -day, it is generally observed that advanced lifestyle has been changing many things. The busy society does not give precious moment behind their children compare to in the past. However, I completely agree that parents do not have an hour for their own daughter because they are engaged with earning more money and social status.
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In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both sides and express your opinion

Due to the fact that people in some countries get immense salaries while others are struggling to make ends meet. Therefore, some argue that the government should cap the amount people can receive. In my opinion, it is good to not limiting the number of wages because it tends to encourage other people to work harder.
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Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. because of this, all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these views?

Although it can be a good concept that parents ought to know some pieces of information before starting a family by engaging in some classes, which are relevant to children caring, in my standpoint, it does not guarantee successful upbringing.
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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is debatable whether progress in the economy or other kinds of sectors is more important for a country. From my perspective, I would argue that economic progress will have some advantageous impacts on residents in a country. Although, it is thought by some that there are several beneficial effects of progress in other sectors.
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Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, the disruptive discipline of children has become a commonly discussed issue. While some people believe that teachers are responsible for fostering the ethical behaviour of children, many others assert that this responsibility belongs to parents. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support of the latter view.
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Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor. Why do you think this is? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Many individuals today would rather seek out medical advice themselves instead of consulting a licensed professional. In my opinion, this is a result of online convenience and it is a negative development on the whole.
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In recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past. What do you think is this? What do you think can be learned from this?

As global wealth increases, there has been a surprising decrease in reported levels of satisfaction in developed countries. In my opinion, it is due to the fact that lifestyle changes and it teaches that money is merely a baseline requirement for having peace of mind.
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A government has a responsibility to the citizens to ensure their safety therefore, some people think that government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?

In this modern era, every nation should protect their's country borders. Some believe that the ministry should spend most of the funds on the defence sectors by cutting the expenditure on social gain. I do not agree with this view. However, I believe that both of the zones need investments and efforts for any community to grow and prosper.
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One of the major problems that faces today's government is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing population whilst still trying to protect the environment, Discuss this statement and give your opinion.

The populace has been increasing dramatically for the last two decades. At the same ,time they need basic needs such as a residential apartment. However, nowadays ministry is making adequate housing for their growing inhabitants. Even though they try to save the surroundings at the same time. This essay discusses detail in the upcoming paragraphs.
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It is not necessary for people to travel to other places to learn about the culture. We can learn as much as from books, films, and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that people can gain enormous information online and from books and movies, so some people believe that sightseeing in other destinations is unnecessary for learning a different culture. From my point of view, I partly agree with this statement. In this essay, I will explain my view with examples.
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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?

Ever since the world has been occupied by humans, trading of goods has been one of the main human activities, and the existence of the Silk Road and other ancient trading routes between distant lands are examples of this. However, since the 20th century, a globalised market has been consolidated impacting all peoples and countries. It has divided opinions on the negative or positive impact on different cultures, but with an overall positive result.
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