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In many countries people are having health problems because they choose to live a unhealthy life. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

It has been observed of late the fitness levels of people are deteriorating and several people across the globe are dealing with various health issues due to selecting to leading an unhealthy life. The trend of choosing to live in an unhealthy way which is mainly due to laziness and even reckless eating habits whenever hungry. However, there is a range of measures that could be implemented to resolve this issue.
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Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.

The three diagrams above imply that music media develop continually. At a glance, we see some of music media were widely-used for a tiny period and became far less popular or diminished in the end such as Compact Disks, Vinyl Records and especially Cassettes.
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the number of people are at risk at serious health problem is only because of overweight. what is the reason and how it can be solved?

An increasing number of people are facing various health related problems due to obesity problem. This is because of unhealthy eating habits and adaption of sedentary lifestyle, however, this problem can be lowered by some efforts taken by the government by spreading awareness of the healthy lifestyle and individuals by involving themselves into physical activities.
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It is quite common for both parents in a family to work. Sometimes this is because they need two salaries to survive whereas other times it is their choice. What are the problems you see in this situation? How does this affect the children and the family life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, most people are living in an open economy, so it is quite common for both parents in a family to work because they need two salaries to survive, whereas other times it is their choice, the only problem in this situation is lack of care from parents in the childhood may affect the children when they grown up, hence, this may lead to many society problems.
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Nowadays the rate of drug abuse among the youth is on the increase. What are the reasons for this and how can we solve this problem?

In recent years, the number of addicted youngsters has raised constantly. This essay will expose some motives for this and try to give some possible solutions.
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Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveler? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, there is an increase in the number of people travelling to different locations for leisure activities. Travelling facilitates to learn different culture and traditions of the location travelled. I too believe that travelling can benefit the traveller by visiting the location.
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Nowadays, some parents pressure their children to be successful in a specific field. What are the reasons for this? Is it negative or positive?

Some children are being pressurized nowadays by their parents to achieve heights in a particular discipline. This phenomenon is due to the belief of secure future and an urge to fulfil their aspirations. This is undeniably a deleterious approach.
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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?

It is apparent that people nowadays prefer to shop from the larger retail entities like malls which in turn has resulted in shutting down of local businesses, which do not have the resources to compete with such corporate giants. It is my opinion that such change may be suitable for the consumers early on but it eliminates the alternative which gives way to exploitation by such corporate behemoths.
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In some countries, the number of people who visit art galleries is declining. What are the reasons for this? How can we solve this problem.

A while ago, people integrated art as part of their life style. Many people consider visiting museums and galleries as part of their hobby. While these hobbies still exist in some countries, most countries have seen a sharp decline in the number of young people interested in public galleries. In this essay, I will explain the possible cause and solution to solve this problem.
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Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Technological advances have a profound impact on the way people work. With the advent of high-speed telecommunication and videoconferencing systems, employees can now work from the comfort of their homes rather than travelling to the office daily. This essay argues that a remote work option has not only eliminated the commute time and reduced employee work stress, but also increased the communication gap among the team members.
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At the present time, the population of some countries include relative large numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give the reasons for your answer and include any relative examples from your own knowledge or experiences.

Certain countries house a large population of young people, which is often viewed as beneficial. This essay will illustrate the advantages as well as the disadvantages of having a young population through the examples of demographic dividend and how a traditional mentality can lead to overpopulation.
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Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Almost every country in the world has one or more historical buildings, which are protected by the regulations of the law. While some people argue that these buildings should be demolished and replaced with new buildings for the growth of the nation, I believe that they should be maintained because they are not a hurdle in the path to economic growth. Rather they are a source of revenue and knowledge.
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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 relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In recent years, science and technology have made a huge progress. Therefore, people have adopted different ways to communicate with each other, which has drastically changed the nature of the relationship between them. This development has its own pros and cons. In my opinion, these developments have their own benefits.
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It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative development?

In the last 100 years, technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate. Although robots are already a part of our lives, experts predict that they will become even more prevalent in the coming years. This essay will outline some possible uses of robots in the future and explain why this development will be a positive one for humanity.
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These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Building a career usually involves deciding where to live and study. Most times, making this decision requires hours and days of thinking about the pros and cons of staying at or moving away from your home country.
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Do the dangers derived from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Most foods that are purchased these days in small stores and supermarkets have chemicals in them as these are used to improve production and ensure the food lasts for longer. However, there are concerns that these have harmful effects.  In my opinion, the potential dangers from this are greater than the benefits we receive.
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Some people prefer to live in hot climates, whereas others love the lifestyle in countries with cold climates. Discuss both views and explain which climate you prefer.

Different seasons bring different experiences and one such experience is change in climate. For centuries people have been debating on which climate is better to live in, hot or cold? While a section of society prefers hot, there are many others who adore the cold weather. This essay will discuss why it living in cold conditions is much more fun when compared to living in hot climate.
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Scientists predict that in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. What might be the reasons for this? Would this be a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Not so long ago, the idea of driverless cars was dismissed as fantasy; however, rapid progress has been made in automotive technology, largely due to the involvement of Google, and, furthermore, scientists are convinced that within the next decade motorized vehicles will be computerized. I am undecided whether this would be beneficial or not, and will, therefore, examine both pros and cons in this essay.
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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. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

A good balance between life and career is very paramount to a healthy life. Most influential people are so caught up in trying to make a difference that they forget to actually live. I believe that people should strongly strive to achieve a healthy work-life balance and the reasons for my opinion will be discussed in the following paragraphs.
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In many countries, the quality of life in large cities is becoming worse. What are the reasons? What measures can be taken to solve it?

These days, the practice that a deterioration in the basic enjoyment of life in metropolises has been receiving much public attention in today's society. This trend poses several serious threats to many nations, and it must be addressed by a number of definite actions.
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