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There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes being committed each year. While some think that the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides of view.

Over the years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of serious crimes being committed. While some people are of the opinion that capital punishment is the best way to tackle this problem, others disagree. In other opinion, other measures are required to reduce the crime rates. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument in detail.
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advertising is influencing people more and more. is this a positive or a negative trend?

It is a known fact that most of our decisions these days are based on the advertisements we see. I strongly feel, it is more bad that good. It is definitely a negative trend that has dangerous implications
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It is a fact that people nowadays are under a lot of pressure and their lives are becoming increasingly stressful. What could be the possible reasons for this? What are some solutions to address this issue?

Stress has become part and parcel of our lives. Even young children lead stressful lives these days. Increasing competition is the number one cause of stress. Everybody wants to achieve more and more. They want to do better than their peers. People are never happy with what they have. This perpetual struggle to do better than one’s peers leads to stress and causes many health problems.
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In many parts of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development?

The world is changing fast and so are the rules and the norms of society. When parents today compare their childhood with that of today’s children, they find that today’s children have more freedom than what they used to have. I believe this situation is largely positive.
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Nowadays most people wear western clothing rather than their traditional clothes. What are the reasons for it? Is it a positive or a negative development?

There is no denying the fact that western clothes are becoming popular all over the world. They are stylish, practical and suit a variety of body types. In my opinion, the worldwide adoption of western clothes is a positive thing.
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Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the reasons? What could be done?

Today many students find it difficult to pay attention in the class. Outdated teaching methods and the distractions caused by technology are the main reasons for this. There are a number of solutions which can be implemented to deal with children who lack attention.
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Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? Given reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Happiness is very difficult to define, because it means so many different things to different people. While some people link happiness to wealth and material success, others think it lies in emotions and loving personal relationships. Yet others think that spiritual paths, rather than either the material world or relationships with people, are the only way to true happiness.
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some developed countries have reduced the number of school hours. Is this a positive or a negative development?

Shortening of the school day is a topic that has been debated a lot recently.There are advantages and disadvantages associated with shortening the school day, which shall be analysed in this essay. I believe it is largely a negative development.
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Culture is turning similar around the world. What are the reasons? What are the positive and negative aspects?

The revolution of modernization is leading to a bottleneck where people have started to adopt a similar kind of culture in all aspects of life. Over and above that, the desires of the varied human species have started to be synonymous with one another due to the westernization we're going through. However, in both, there are pros and cons. This essay will further elaborate on the same.
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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

An overwhelming number of people work for long hours which leaves them very few time for recreational activities. In my opinion, this has lots of drawbacks when compared to any minor benefits it might bring.
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in some countries, people who visit art galleries are reducing. What are the reasons? How can this problem be solved?

Art galleries display the imagination of the different minds from past to present where the imaginations of people are portrayed on canvas or on other things. In the recent scenario, the statistics of the people visiting art galleries are constantly declining. There are various factors behind this event. This essay discusses why it is happening and how to resolve this problem.
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All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school teaches children a skill but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children's future. Discuss both sides.

In this modern era, job opportunities are widely open across all sectors. To meet this ever growing demand, parents thrive to equip their children at their very young age with the required skills. For this reason, some parents believe that schools should take additional responsibilities to cover a wide range of subjects in addition to their regular coursework. On the other hand, some parents think that the school curriculum is sufficient for children. In this essay, I will discuss about both these aspects in detail.
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An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, a growing number of surgeons and teaching individuals, are migrating from under-developed to prosperous countries. This essay will discuss the negative effects of this situation, and also provide suggestions to reverse it.
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In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

While, in some part of the world, high school students prefer to develop practical knowledge and others take the regular classes to learn the basic general knowledge. In my opinion, schools ought to teach them general subjects rather than practical skills that would be appropriate to their age.
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Culture is the same throughout the world. This essay will discuss the reasons for it and shed some light on whether it is a positive or a negative trend.

There are many reasons why culture is becoming the same. Firstly, globalisation has taken over the world. This means that international markets have made their presence in every nook and corner of the planet. As a result, the same things are available to people. Traveling is another reason for this. When someone travels they adopt the culture of that place and bring it back to their home country. Take pottery as an example. This art form has travelled all the way through India to Sri Lanka. Now pottery is a part of Sri Lankan culture.
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Modern cultures around the world have become similar as past. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development?

Since the existence of the universe to till today, human beings have gone through different cultures. After every certain time with the birth of new lives, new thinking also comes into existence which also brings variety in culture. In each culture, there is a combination of older ones and new ones. However, current culture has become equivalent to the ancient one. There could be many possible reasons behind it. This change could not be said completely as positive or negative.
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Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?

It is true that the number of science students are becoming inadequate in different parts of the world nowadays. The essay below will analyze some explanations for this situation as well as its influence on society.
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some people feel that boarding schools (where students or pupils live at the school during the term) are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides of this debate and reach a conclusion.

From my understanding of the situation, it might reflect negative impact on family relations between the child and parents when parents send them to boarding schools in early age. At the same time there are a few advantages, but in comparative disadvantages are quite a few.
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Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problem might such measures cause? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Although crop production demands more land space than meat production, there are a staggering proportion of meat eaters around the world. There is a widespread perception exists among several people such as the land space is shrinking at all quarters of the earth and consequently meat consumption must be controlled. In this essay we shall see some measures on how meat consumption can be controlled and will there be any challenges in implementing the steps.
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Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Online education is a comparatively new trend and thousands of educational institutes have already embraced this method to offer their courses. While some negative aspects of this development could not be ignored, the advantages of it far outweigh the demerits.
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