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Employers should give their workers at least one month holiday a year as it makes them to do better at their job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Work Life over the recent times has become much more depending as compared to the past. In my view, in order to maintain the productivity of the employee, annually one month of leave should be given to them.
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Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

In developing nations, transnational corporations are growing rapidly. Although, it is a good positive sign for companies in terms of cheap labour cost. However, there are some drawbacks of forcing workers to task for long working hours.
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In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?

Currently, there is a shrink of family size observed in some countries, as citizens tend to live more independent than people were in the past. Personally, I believe that this tendency has both positive and negative impacts on human life.
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Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a strong argument from some people that government run libraries have become obsolete since digital gadgets can completely replace them. I concur this point of view completely, because the core purpose of a library was to provide a vast variety of books on various knowledge areas could be made available, and it is now easily accessible to anyone with a simple click. The funding spent for maintaining such institutions could be served well elsewhere in different public serving departments, and also in further enhancing the digital aspect of it.
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Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child for having a larger number of toys?

A number of families purchase numerous toys for their wards to be engaged with. Although, this is advantageous in the sense that, it improves their cognitive abilities and helps keep them from becoming destructive, it however has a major demerit alongside which calls for attention
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The best way to understand other cultures is to work for a multinational organisation To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Exploring global cultures opens up new avenues to the world. One way to achieve this is by working for a multinational organization. This essay introduces my point of view and why I disagree with the statement.
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In many countries children are engaged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?

The issue of whether or not the children should be engaged in some paid work, has sparked a heated debate. While some argue that having some an employment experience is conducive to the child’s learning and development, I contend that it would bring harm to the child’s health and learning.
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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

In recent times, technology makes interaction among people changed. Although it provides us long-distance relationship and comfortable ways to communicate with others, the established relationship may become unreliable and short.
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Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Extreme sports are essentially viewed life threatening by some that they want its access to be prohibited for the public. In my opinion, these types of activities ought to be banned as it influences people in negative ways.
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In many cities today, most people live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?

The trend of more and more people moving to the large apartment blocks in many cities is being increasingly witnessed these days. Although this trend can open the additional advantages in the future, it could also bring some issues associated with privacy and safety. In my opinion, the positive points of this development surpass the negative aspects.
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The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries.

The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries.
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Some people believe city life is getting more difficult whereas others think it’s becoming easier. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Relating to the matter of living in an urban area, there are two striking contrast views that whether it is going to be tougher or whether it will get better eventually. (2) While I understand why that some people believe the former is true, however, the latter seem to be more reasonable to me.
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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

It is a well-established fact that there are various ways of upbringing the children. Some people say children should be raised up with a competitive spirit while the others argue that the fondness of group-working can help them grow up to be fully functioning adults, whom will be able to greatly contribute to the society. In my opinion, these two views are not contradictory and both are required traits of a child.
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Some people think that big international sporting events are not worthwhile for the host country. Do you agree or disagree

It is thought by some people that immense global competitions have contributed to the development of the host country and have advantageous impact, while others disagree. In this essay I will argue why the benefits outweigh its drawbacks.
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As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that being responsible for social activities is also a vital role for enterprises to play besides generating profits. Personally, i totally agree that companies should contribute more responsibility for society rather than simply making money.
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In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important do protect the countryside and not build new homes there. what is your opinion about this ?

House ownership is becoming increasingly popular. It is argued by some people that in many areas, construction of buildings for homes is necessary, but vacant spaces are only available in rural centres, others are of the believe that the countryside should be protected by not building new houses there. In my opinion, I do not support the view that non-urban areas should be shielded from constructing of modern houses because this will not allow for infrastructural development as well as can lead to the backwardness of such environment.
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Nowadays people believe that social networking sites such as Facebook have had a huge negative impact on both individual and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Online communication sites are growing very fast in today's world. People often use this site to communicate with each other, not only it has a positive side, but also it may impact individuals or society negatively. Thus, I believe, we should look at both positive as well as a negative side to draw the conclusion.
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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Write both views and your opinion.

Although many believe that it is justifiable for popular sports competitors to get higher wages of salary, others think that it is biased for the part of other significant professionals. In my opinion, I consider the great earnings of the athletes acceptable for the effort that they exert.
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In the world of internet, people write on internet about a product’s reviews and opinions about a service. Is it a good thing or bad thing.

The trend of people sharing their opinions towards various products and services on the website is being increasingly witnessed these days. In this essay, I shall discuss the reason why I believe it is largely a positive development even though there are a few minor drawbacks associated with it.
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Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

People generally believe that vegetarianism has both health and environmental benefits. I do agree with this view, but I do not think that vegetarianism is for everyone.
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