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Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believe that all companies should have the right to advertise? What is your opinion?

There is a common impression that fast-food companies should not be permitted to advertise. However, there is a contrasting view that all companies must be given legitimate access to advertising. In my opinion, every manufacturing establishment should have legitimate access to advertising, provided they are honest in terms of showcasing the actual product. This essay will explain further with details and explanations on the same.
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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourist and not local people. Why is this case? What can be done to attract more local people?

It is very common to see more tourists at museums and heritage sites than local people. This could be due to lack of awareness by locals, especially younger generations, about those sites compared to genuinely interested foreign visitors would do some research and visit those sites in numbers. Effective advertising campaigns and changing educational curriculum in schools can be the solutions to this problem. In this essay the main causes for the given problem and possible solutions will be discussed.
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It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree?

It is widely argued by some sections of society that weddings should happen before the bride or groom turn 30 years old, while a few people disagree to this by stating that there is no time frame to get married. In my opinion, marriages should happen between the age of 25 to 30 years, as that is the right time for a person to settle down, and women may develop postpartum difficulties after they turn 31.
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Some people believe charity organization should only offer help to people of their own countries. Others claim that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree?

Many individuals opine that the volunteering must only be done for the citizens of the same country while some believe that the same should be offered globally irrespective of their nationality. It is agreed that the charity must be provided to all mankind. This essay will discuss both the viewpoints with examples and then provide the conclusion.
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Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?

While routine yearly examinations are the only realistic mode to judge a pupil's knowledge, regular home-work and projects are not a practical mode to grade their performances. This essay completely disagrees with this view and I intend to justify it in the following paragraphs.
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A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?

It is true that tourism is the majority of economic resource for many countries. While it is believed that crowed of tourists can bring a lot of trouble, I believe that tourism brings more benefits than its drawbacks.
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Some people agree with spending lot of mpney on large wedding while others thinks it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?

Fancy weddings are becoming more fashionable these days. With the emergence of concepts like destination and theme based weddings, people are spending huge amounts on marriages. Some people believe in the idea of an expensive and luxurious wedding, whereas others do not agree with this idea. In my opinion, it is not worth to spend a lot of money on marriage functions.
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A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Maintaining good health is the first and foremost aspect of each individual in this modernized world. There are two predominantly contradicting views are being observed in this society. Firstly, it is an individual responsibility to take care of their fitness, secondly, the government has to come forward to help the people to maintain proper well-being. I completely agree with the former statement along with the supporting examples in this essay to back it up.
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Many countries aim to improve living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?

The living standard of many countries in the 20th Century has improved drastically in contrast to the 19th century. People believe that this betterment of living has been bought into existence due to economic development and in the process of such improvement, many vital social values have been lost. In my opinion, the change in better living culture has been a silver lining to the world, despite losing some of its social values.
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Without capital punishments (the health penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increases. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is believed that without death sentence people's lives are under less protection and a number of offences rise, thus, this kind of sentence quite necessary to control a crime level in a community. In my opinion, I completely disagree with this statement because the health penalty would lead to protests and even more committed crimes, moreover, nowadays people have more humanistic and effective ways of sanction.
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Fatherhood is equally as important as motherhood. What is your opinion?

Infants have a reflection of both their mother and father characteristics. Some people believe that motherhood is more crucial for a baby than fatherhood, while on the contrary other believes fatherhood is equally as vital for them. This essay will discuss, why the latter is equivalent to motherhood for an infant's life.
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Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Technology becomes one of the most vital areas of human civilization. Its development has been changed people live in many aspects, especially in the way how people communicate. Therefore, in this essay, I would like to explain how technology affects communication between society and the impacts that it gives.
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In some countries children have very strict rules of behavior, in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow rules?

In many developed countries, young people have the liberty of what they want to do whereas, in several other countries, parents or authorities set strict rules on young people's actions. In my opinion, it is necessary to discipline children with some rules, however,these restrictions should be at a specific extent, and children should have some sort of freedom as well.
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In the future more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree.

Travel is a major source of income for many countries and it is gaining popularity slowly among the population. In the upcoming time, few believe that people will prefer to explore their own country as compared to having international trips. This essay will discuss both the viewpoints and will conclude with my opinion.
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Many people believe that its better to learn something in a group rather than individually. Do you agree or disagree.

It is believed by many that learning something in a group is superior to individually. I believe the same that learning in a group has many advantages.
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Many university students do part-time work while studying at university. Is this a positive or negative development?

Over the last few years, it has become a trend that university scholars work part-time jobs while they are studying. In my opinion, this may have many detrimental effects on them and in this essay, I will support my view with valid arguments and examples.
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To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of genetically engineered foods. However, some people believe that GM foods are not only unhealthy but affect the nature too. Do you agree or disagree about this?

With the rapid increase in population resulting in the never-ending demand for food, people opine that genetically modified food is the answer, while others believe that it might actually be a curse for the masses and the environment. I assert that altering the gene make-up of plants, using biotechnology might prove more harmful than a boon to the human race. This essay will discuss this issue by using relevant examples to demonstrate points and support arguments.
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In the last century, the first man to walk on the moon said it was "a giant leap for mankind”. However, some people think it has made little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Undeniably, space explorations have revolutionised our world since the last decades. As Yuri Gagarin stepped on the moon, humans’ lifestyles have changed far considerably. From my view, the drawbacks can be greater than the minimal advantages which are earned by humans.
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Many people work longer hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Nowadays, it is more common for people to spend more hours at work than they used to do a few decades ago. Although that this modern trend has some drawbacks such as affecting any attempt to create balance in life, I would argue that the benefits of this phenomenon are more significant than the downsides and they deserve to be taken into consideration. The following paragraphs will elaborate more on that.
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Some people believe that smart phones are destroying social interaction today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that smartphones have played a role in minimizing social interaction between individuals. This essay completely agrees that smartphones have negatively impacted our social lives to a great extent.
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