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some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an ongoing argument where individuals think that having a higher education is the most ideal path to being a success. Others do not agree with this view, they are of the opinion that it is more beneficial to gain employment right after they complete high school. I concur with the second group, this essay will discuss both ideas and additionally why I hold this particular view.
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Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age.Is this a positive or negative development?

The importance of marriage at an early age, which was always debatable, and now has become controversial. The substantial influence of having kids at an early age has sparked controversy in society. In my opinion, there are myriads of disadvantages associated with this trend, the following essay will discuss them in detail with examples.
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Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In today's world, technologies have become an integral part of everyone's life and the majority prefer watching TV to conversations with their relatives and friends. Hence, it is believed by some part of a population that television destroys families and a sense of community.
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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or storage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Situations impact life enormously. Some people opine that people should fight to change unsuitable situations whilst others have contrast viewpoint. Although certain things are difficult to change, I believe few unwanted situations create burden and these should be changed by correct actions.
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Smart phones are being in classrooms more than ever before. Some people think that this is aids the learning process, while others think that it hinders it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Relying on smartphones in education has become widespread than before. People have different views concerning whether this is a positive improvement or not. Although there is some truth in claiming that using smart devices is detrimental for student as they lead to distraction, others and I believe that smartphones enhance the academic performance and students’ interaction.
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people believe that teeagers should be require to do unpaid community work in therefore in their time this can benefit teenager and the community as well. To what extant do you agree or disagree.

Teenagers are the future of the world.On the other hand,they are young and energetic and to utilise them in social work is a very good idea indeed.But,at the same time,we have to consider what aspect we can give them by offering unpaid social tasks? In my essay,I shall enlighten the benefits of their works and I totally agree that they can bring some good changes to the neighbourhood through their services.
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Some say that university students must only learn science and technology. While others believe that they should learn what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In modern times, it has become increasingly common for students to learn science and technology subjects at universities. While others are concerned that such activity should be decided by an individual. In this essay, I will examine both views and explain why I think only learning science and technology is beneficial for society.
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Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many are of the view that young people should prioritise pragmatic career choices over their passions. In my opinion, youth is an opportunity to follow pursuits with a low probability of success.
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Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the contemporary epoch, with the advent of technology and ubiquitous internet, people can communicate with anyone in the world at their fingertips. This has paved the way to an increasing number of population focusing on learning common languages which aid such conversations and local languages are dying out. The discussion vacillates between whether the government should intervene and promote local languages or focus on the other pressing issues at hand. I personally agree with the latter group and this essay will shed light on both the notions in the subsequent paragraphs.
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There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family.

Nowadays, it is very common that couples are considering having a small family instead of a bigger family. Although having a big family will be an ideal thing to do after marriage, I do believe that as things evolve various couples will rather choose starting a small family. In this essay I will discuss why having a smaller family will be very beneficial to both children and couples.
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What should a government do fora country to become successful?

These days, there are a lot of poor countries which need help to become successful. So what steps can the government take for the homeland to achieve a feat? Well, there are numerous ways that can be done by the government to develop the country which will be discussed in this essay.
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Human activity has destroyed the balance of nature in recent decades. This influence is starting to be more remarkable than ever. One of the most-suffering area is forests.World loses its green space day-by-day.There are some reasons and detrimental effects of the deforestation.

There is no doubt that human actions are changing the development of nature's spaces and the consequence could be catastrophic. During the last years,forests have been one of the most damaged places, which could affect not only its environment but also the whole planet. The analysis contained within the following paragraphs will explore the main reasons and effects of the deforestation.
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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to bee shared freely. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

In this era, areas like scientific research, business and academics have become the wheel of the economy and has made the life of the human being very accessible. Most of the people think that the information of these sectors should be shared with the general public as much as possible, and some think it not a good idea to share the facts, which can be easily misused. In this essay, we will discuss both the views and favourable opinion.
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One of the prime times for advertising on TV is when children get back from school. Some people think that advertisements aimed at children should not be allowed. What is your opinion?

The effect of placing an advertisement in schools, which was always debatable, has now become more controversial(debatable / arguable). The substantial influence of promoting companies in the institute has sparked(spot) the controversy over the potential impact of this trend on children over the years. It can be agreed that by placing a commercial in school, the youngster can be found to be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of it, and protecting the scholar is an important task of consumer policy. However, I personally opine that adding publicity in the institution can be highly significance and this essay will elaborate on my point of view and thus will lead to a reasoned conclusion.
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Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benenifits of travelling for travellers?

Everyone has a dream to explore new places and especially in the era of technology where people gets attracted to new locations through social media. If there is a comparison between past and present frequency of travel than its raised very rapidly nowadays.This tread has its valid reasons and advantages for travellers. This essay will enlighten both aspects.
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In today’s time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinions.

Nowadays, studying from home has become more accessible due to the internet. Although online studies are favoured by most of the people, there are some skills which require classroom training that cannot be replaced. This essay will be analysing both the sides as well as providing a plausible conclusion.
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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desert or the antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.

Travelling detoxifies the mind and body. Although places like the Sahara desert and the Antarctic have dramatic conditions, they are hot tourist destinations these days. In my opinion, each place regardless of their circumstances has a wide range of advantages and disadvantages. In this essay, I will be going through some pros and cons associated with visiting such destinations.
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Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Ever since television became a core part of family life nearly 70 years ago, its usage has been the target of various attacks. While some people have focused on the physical or mental effects, I strongly concur with one of the most prevalent arguments about televisions decimating our sense of family and community since they discourage communication.
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Friendships can be very meaningful and special, but also very complicated. What are the qualities of a great friend? What are some things that can weaken a close relationship over time?

Friendship is the most valuable people can gain in life. In many cases,good friends become a part of the family and they are as important as your own family member. This essay discusses the characteristics that the ones who get closer makes and some aspects that influence the maintenance of a relationship for the long-term.
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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?

In today's world, more and more people are using their phones as credit cards and pay with them in the stores. In my opinion, the advantages of this development far outweigh its disadvantages since, firstly, it is convenient and, secondly, it is more safely.
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