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Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people.   What do you think about this viewpoint?

It is undeniable that travelling has become a passion among the people as they can travel any country of their interest around the globe. Therefore, some people contend that travellers should not opt the hotels while their stay at that particular nation because in that way they will not be able to get familiar with the residents of their host country. As far as I concerned, I totally contradict this viewpoint with my arguments in the following paragraphs.
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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

There is no doubt that the criminal justice system should be strong to minimise the crime rate in the society. Although it is often argued that there must be a fixed penalty for each kind of offences,others and I support the opposite view since I felt that the motive of lawbreaking needs to be verified and based on this, they are prosecuted
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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

A certain group of people are of the opine that new houses and buildings should be designed and constructed with modern style and technologies. While some feels feel that new houses should be constructed with the same design as old ones. This essay agrees with the former view.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?

With the advancement in globalisation, people are keener to buy branded stuff. The local sellers are facing the devastating effect of this as the sale of their products is negligible. I believe this is a negative development as the sellers are facing financial issues and large prices of branded products are increasing inflation.
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The government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

It is undeniable that the government provides immense facilities to the citizens. Therefore, some people believe that investing money on artistic events is just worthless and funds should be allocated to improve the quality of public facilities.Even though I believe that investment in the development of services for dwellers is an absolute imperative, but the lofty values of arts and music could not be ignored.
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Some people believe that it is better to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Everyone in this world comes across both good and bad days. However, it depends on the attitude of a person on how he perceives it. Some people will be stuck in a bitter memory and dwell in it while others move on positively with the happy ones. In this essay, we will discuss both the perspectives.
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Nowadays newspapers publish information about the private lives of individuals. Some people think the government should maintain certain control over the information that gets published, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In the contemporary era, media prints data which are personal to celebrities. A group of people opine that the civil authorities should regulate some laws which bind the newspaper from publishing sensitive topics, while others deem that there must be freedom of the press. I reckon that the private matters should be censored from the public and I will substantiate my view in the following paragraphs along with an example.
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In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many people would believe that salaries are the true motivation for a worker to get the job done. Some would believe that the federal authority should control the wages and set a certain limit up to which someone can be paid at maximum, but others would believe that getting very high salaries could help a nation to develop more in an indirect way. In this essay, we would discuss both sides, how highly paid jobs can help a country or government's involvement is required in that matter, however, I would belive getting high salaries are better for a nation.
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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

From the past decade, technology has advanced enormously. Among all the technology sectors, mobile phones have evolved a lot. Earlier, cellphones were used only for calling, however, with the mobile applications, now one can use them for shopping, communication and paying bills. This essay will illustrate both pros and cons of using mobile phones for payments.
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Test and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?

There is no doubt that exams play a crucial role in the education system. In my opinion, I firmly consider this method has more benefits than any demerit it might bring.
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Some people think that women should not be allowed to work in the police force. Do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniable that both males and females are employed almost in every sector. However, some people contend that women should not be a part of the detective force profession. I entirely disagree with the mentioned viewpoint with my arguments in the following paragraphs.
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Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Undoubtedly, new technologies have influenced communication between people, and it has affected relationships in various ways. Under the circumstances, however, I strongly agree with the view that social networking sites are not healthy for individuals and society.
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Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society, and other think young people should be free to behave as they will. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, there is a currently-prevailing notion that youngsters should follow the traditions of their society as this will keep the customs alive. On the one hand, a group of people entrust that it should be strictly followed alternatively some folks, including me, believe it's opposite. This comprehension will discuss both these aspects with some specific references to validate the argument.
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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them.

Nowadays, children are taking their own decisions for living a better life. Parents, psychologists and policymakers often debate if the freedom given to children’s to done things according to their choices has a negative or positive effect on society. This essay will explore both the views and provide a detailed analysis to aid readers with arriving at their conclusion.
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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

It this modern world, crime rates are increasing more than ever. To tackle this issue, a number of people think that unchangeable penalties should be introduced for each sort of criminal doing. Yet, other people feel that the context of a specific offence, as well as the reason for committing it, should be taken into consideration before reaching a final judgment.
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Some people think parents should not encourage children to do part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

In recent years, competition in the professional world has grown fierce. Some believe parents should not motivate their children not to be a part of the corporate world by taking a part-time job. I completely agree with this notion, and in this essay, I will give two reasons to support my view.
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People often do not interact with their neighbours and this is harming communities. What are the possible cause and solutions

Nowadays, it is common for people to not interact with their neighbours which certainly was not the case a decade ago. The latter creates a negative impact on communities and separates people from society. I agree with the statement and will discuss the various causes and solutions with an apt example.
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All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reason for this rise in obesity, How could it be tickled?

Nations worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity which is a cause for concern for all age groups. There are two main causes of overconsumption of fast food and lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax on fast food and special incentives for gym membership to get people exercising
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many people think that the world should speak one language, others argue that countries should have its own languages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Undoubtedly, today's world is inclining towards globalisation at a fast pace which has led to setting up of one global style for work communication like English, to be specific. This has also given birth to the following notion of implementing a single dialect worldwide, which some people, including me, believe that it is not a satisfactory step. This essay will discuss the same in detail along with certain references in regards to the argument.
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Global environment issues are the responsibilities of rich nations not of the poor nation. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Complications regarding the global environment should be taken care of by the countries who are rich, than the ones which are poor. I wholeheartedly agree with the statement because, it is already tough for these countries to make ends meet, and the rich nations can invest in better infrastructure to solve the problem.
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