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It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today's fast paced world, people have no idea what they are missing in their life while working for what they want in their life. As people are losing the essence of a social life and, devoting their all time to their work. Whereas, I believe people have to maintain the balance between working as well as social life in order to enjoy the invaluable moments of their life.
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Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Some people argue that, the government should not provide the personal care and the financial support to their elderly people in the country, where they explained that, it's an each person's responsibility to have their retirement fee to support themselves. I strongly disagree with this statement, hence the government should not ignore them, as everyone will not have the opportunity to obtain a retirement fee.
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Women and man are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, some people believe that it is right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is often argued that it is ok to have exclusive jobs for men or women, some others have the opposite view and believe that men and women should have equal opportunities when applying for a job. This essay is going to disagree with the belief that Job vacancies should be restricted to either gender. The reason for this is Job fairness, diversity and the probability of losing talented applicants.
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In some countries, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree?

As the rate of teenage offences has been increasing in many nations. Some people suggest that minor criminals should be sentenced at the same as adults. From my perspective, I completely disapprove with this statement for several reasons. The idea with my own opinion together will be further discussed and elaborated in this essay.
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Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that new houses should not be built on the pattern of old houses so that modern technologies and latest fashion can be utilized in latest construction. Others believe that new and old houses should have the same form to ensure uniformity in the development of a city. I am in accord with the former view.
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Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?

Many older people today have difficulty acclimating to new high-tech devices. The main cause of this is the novel nature of the computer revolution and the best solutions involve education.
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Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

As far as we know, working with ourselves is much more comfortable than being forced by another person. In the modern-day, many people decide to work by self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. In the following paragraphs, the cause of this viewpoint and the negative effect of being self-employed will be discussed in detail.
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People believe that in order to reduce road accidents it should be mandatory for drivers to retake the driving test every 3 years. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?

There is no doubt that road accidents have increased in vast numbers across the globe. Some people are of the opinion that recurring the driving test of the drivers after every quarter of the year will help minimize road accidents. However, I completely disagree with the above statement and believe that road infrastructure should be improved and people should follow traffic rules to reduce these accidents.
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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Moral values are vital to be learned to youngsters at the formation age, and some people believe that punishment is essential to teach children those things. In my opinion, I totally agree with teaching our new generation the right and wrong; however, I am not supporting the idea of punishing them to learn.
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Some people agree with spending lots of money on a large wedding, while others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?

Marriage is an important milestone in the life of every man and woman. Some might think to have a big wedding ceremony as it represents a good sign for starting the bond between the husband and wife. Others might think a fancy wedding is like throwing money down the drain. I agree with those who argue that spending a lifetime savings on the wedding is a complete waste. This is because the newly married couple can have a better honeymoon and can put the money in long-term investment for their future kids.
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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 proactive is always safer than dealing with the fallout of any particular issue. In my opinion, I agree that learning about and, the subsequent treatment of illnesses is expensive, therefore investing in precautionary procedures would be more valuable. However, there is still need for research and invention of cures, vaccines and methods.
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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 views and give your own opinion.

Recommendations differ as to the economic progress of a nation is the target of paramount importance. While few people agreed with this statement, others, however, opposed that there are more sectors that are vital for the country's sake. These both sides of the topic will be addressed as follows and I would like to suggest my own points of view.
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Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations.

It is claimed that several students opted to stay in their own abode with their family while studying in a university. While some choose to live far from their own residence as their school is located in another city. This situations have their pros and cons.
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Many say that social medias badly effect to the youths What are the causes of this suggest some solutions Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.

It is often said that, adolescent hood is the future backbone of the universe. Addiction of social media is becoming a controversial issue in this contemporary world scenario. This essay illustrates two major detrimental effects which are tightly glued with numerous social media, and how it cures and positively influence into the youngsters by implementing on possible solutions.
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In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?

It is true that since last two, three decades the medical world has been recolonized drastically. However, it had created one threatening problem that many nations having the growing number of older people in the nation. The essay will discuss the impact of this practice on the individual and the nation by discussing beneficial and gloomy sides with the arguments in the further paragraph.
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In recent years many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?

It is irrefutable that the shopping pattern of people has changed a lot in recent times because customers are moving towards the arcade and the plaza for buying products. In my opinion, it is a positive change as it provides innumerable variety of goods along with other facilities.
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Many families move to different countries. Some people think children can benefit from this, while other consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country. Discuss both views and you opinion.

People have contrasting views, whether migrating overseas are beneficial for the children or not. According to some individuals, children might face acclimatization problems with that relocating. In my opinion, it is advantageous for the youngsters for having a progressive life; however, this essay will discuss both views.
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Workers in Korea have too many rights and it affects a company’s efficiency. Do you agree or disagree with this idea, giving examples.

It is considered that the Korean employees have a more explicit labour rights to the detriment of their employing companies. In my opinion, I disagree with this statement and consider it rather more beneficial to both companies and their workers.
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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, there are many types of music, which is really attractive for many people in many aspects. And hence, some people say that music is one of the best methods of bringing people of various cultures and ages together. In my opinion, I agree with this viewpoint for many reasons, described in the following paragraphs.
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It is observed that communication between family members in today's time is less as compared to the past. However, some people do not think so. Do you agree or disagree?

Many believe that connection among family members is significantly reduced over time. Contrary to this popular opinion, I believe the families can communicate more effectively nowadays because faster and enhanced electronic means of contact have replaced the conventional means. However, I do think face-to-face meetings between family members, in particular, are considerably reduced relative to the past.
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