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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 these views and give your own opinion

Many people argue about university course selection; some believe undergraduate should only be allowed to choose subjects that are useful in the future, as science and technology. However, some others say students should have the freedom to select their preferred course at the university. This essay will discuss both views and reinforce the latter opinion.
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Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that getting married before being 21 should be prohibited. It is completely agreed with this statement. Analysing that marrying when adults would be more beneficial for the couple, and hence, children born from this merge will be happier, will prove this.
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Some people think that newspapers are the best media to learn and get information from, while others believe that the Internet is a better source. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is believed by some that newspapers are the primary source of information, whilst others argue that the Internet is the best place to gather world news. In my opinion, periodical editions are no longer popular and learning about world events on the Internet is more convenient nowadays.
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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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Today, many countries are facing the same problem. The problem is that an increasing number of people suffer from illnesses caused by the tendency of consuming junk food. Therefore, the governments consider putting a higher tax on this sort of food. So, in this essay, I would like to explain the reasons why I support that idea as well as provide a plausible conclusion regarding that matter.
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some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive outcomes for everyone.do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Over the years, globalism and the expansion of international organizations have transformed the world economy in multiple ways. This in turn has benefited the growth and development of several developing countries. I personally agree with this statement and the reasons will be explained in this essay.
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Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

These days most individuals prefer to shop in their spare time. This activity has made the other pastimes fall pale. As we discuss this further, it will be easier to decide the yin and yang of this change in people’s behaviour.
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In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?

In the United Kingdom, older people shift their accommodation to another elderly house that has nursing staffs for their care. In this situation, the government is reimbursing the medical care facility. In my opinion, in this empathetic situation, the governing body should step in to assist them with basic medical facilities for elderly people. This essay will enunciate upon the ideas for my rationale.
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In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

Around the world, different regions can be classified in various levels of security, though an alarming increase in violence and felony has been seen in many of them through the years. In my point of view, whereas it can be explained by the negligence of public power or social conflicts of rich and poor people, there ought to be a solution to control this situation.
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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extend do you agree?

In recent years, climate change has represented a threat to the existence of life on the planet Earth. However, some people argue that humans should stop deterring climate variation and attempt to adapt to it. I completely disagree with this argument because I believe in the necessity to fight climate change and in the drastic consequences that can take place if this problem is left to exacerbate. Thus, in this essay, I will illustrate my point of view thoroughly.
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Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence?

It is a proven fact which highlights that one’s personality has a higher influence on the characteristics which comes along with birth, than from experiences we encounter. I strongly agree with the above statement and this essay will explain the reasons supporting my views.
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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

School education is seen by some to focus on facts rather than practical skills. I agree with this point of view because the school curriculum is all about science history and theories while missing life application methods and the contemporary market skills demand.
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In cities, space for housing should be created by knocking down historic buildings. What is your opinion?

Demolishing historical monuments to build more housing buildings in the city has become a regular opinion. I completely disagree with the statement and this essay will elaborate in favour of the latter.
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Prevention is better than cure. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree?

Being protective is always safer than spending money on medical cure and it is considered that conserve measures require less investment than finding and disease treatments. I concur that precaution is imperative and cheap but investigation on sickness is also beneficial to improve our knowledge in uncertain times.
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THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN THAT READ BOOKS FOR FUN HAS DROPPED DRAMATICALLY IN RECENT YEARS. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS? HOW WE ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO READ MORE?

In today's world, fewer and fewer children like reading books for fun and prefer to spend their free time doing other things. Firstly, this essay will discuss the possible reasons for this tendency and, secondly, it will analyse what can be made to change the situation.
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Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns. Do more advantages or disadvantages?

In today's world, a certain part of society prefers urban areas to the countryside. There are a lot of discussions on the topic of whether this tendency has more merits or demerits. This essay will fully explain my opinion and give evidence for the arguments which will be covered below.
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In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other riding bikes are replacing cars. why? what is better?

There are various means of transportation to commute from one place to another. It is believed by some that some individual selection is four-wheeler in place of two-wheeler in cities, whereas the other critics follow the opposite trend. This essay will discuss umpteen key reasons and, also likely to explore the most effective, either car or bicycle.
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Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?

In today's world, it can be clearly observed that a larger number of mature people compete with younger members of the society for the same job vacancies. Firstly, this essay will discuss the possible consequences of this tendency and, secondly, it will analyse how this issue can be solved.
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Scientists and technology experts seems to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what expend do you agree?

In today's world, it is believed by some part of a population that scientists are more valued by modern society than creative individuals. Firstly, this essay will discuss the possible arguments for and, secondly, it will analyse why this idea may be misleading.
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More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree?

Brain drain is becoming increasingly popular especially in the fields of engineering, IT and hospitals. Some say it’s a natural process and professionals opt to move for their better future whilst; others say that it’s not fair for the developing countries as they need the trained workers more than the developed countries. In my opinion, backward nations are being affected by this badly and this is one of the reasons behind poverty and corruption in these nations.
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The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organisations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In today's world, it is believed by some part of a population that citizens can do nothing with global environmental problems and large organisations should take all the responsibility on themselves. This essay will discuss the extent to which this statement may be correct or, on the contrary, why it might be false.
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