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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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Write about the following topic. There are many people who go to live in different countries. To what extent should people be allowed to move freely between countries and live where they choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? 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.

In recent years, a large number of individuals and families have been relocated to new countires. In my opinion, I partially agree with this, and in this essaty, I will firstly discuss what are the advantages of moving freely, such as it may help humanity to develop faster, and secondly, I will illustrate what are the disadvantages of this, such as it can help spreading the crimes.
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Many people today user their phone for sending text more than talking. What are the reason for this? Are there more advantage then disadvantage?

A Mobile phone is one of the greatest advancement of modern technology. It makes our life easier with its feature. Texting messages is the most popular feature now a day specially for young generation. But sometimes it has some disadvantage in real life solution.
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Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Shopping via cyber space is not uncommon nowadays. ALTHOUGH, purchasing online is more convenient, some people take a lot of time to the markets, in order to get better look of goods, they buy. In my opinion its better to do shopping on net instead of wasting a lot of time in malls.
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Many people nowadays do not feel safe either when they are at home or go out. What are the reasons? What can we do to solve this problem?

These days, individuals have many uneasy worries whether they are at home or out. There are many causes of this problem but there are still solutions to solve them.
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Research suggests that majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free. What are the reasons? What can be done to solve the problem?

Researchers are of the view that many inmates will reoffend after their release from prison. This arises due to the negative influence of other prisoners and the lack of vocational skills. This essay will propose two promising solutions to this problem.
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Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free? What are the reasons? What can be done to solve the problem?

It is true that there is a high rate of recidivism when the sinners are emancipated from prison. Although there will undoubtedly be cause for this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
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Should private schools receive government funding? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In countries such as Australia, there are two types of schools for primary and secondary students: public (government) schools and private schools. Private schools still typically receive funding from the government, something I believe is wrong and should end
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Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what was has technology affected the types of relationship 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.

Thesedays, interaction among people has supressed due to the development of technology. Relationship with gadgets is now more important than any other kind of relationship among people. According to my view, technology has both pros and cons. In this essay I will support my opinion with reasons.
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In many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is said that tourism has become a reliable source of money in some countries. It is further argued that it also has detrimental effects. I think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
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People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

It is argued that people nowadays prefer to interact online rather than talking to other people in real life. There are few reasons for it. It is a more negative development in my opinion.
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Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres. How does this affect the environment and the people's life style? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

In recent decades, citizens of developed countries have been observing the transformation of rural areas into shopping malls. To my mind, this change influences negatively on surrounding environment and quality of local inhabitants' life. In this essay, I shall refer to a number of examples to illustrate problems that arise due to this trend and propose some ways to mitigate this issue.
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Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Drug Abuse has become a topic of serious concern in recent times. The reason for widespread usage of drugs is mainly recreation and more autonomy and it can have harmful effects on health and relationships. In this essay we will discuss these aspects and try to provide reasonable solutions to this problem.
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Should private schools receive government funding? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Have you ever wondered how do schools get their funding? This is a question that may have crossed almost everyone’s mind at some point and especially if private schools should be funded by the government. Personally, I disagree with this view.
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It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together.

In many countries these days, families no longer have close relationships. This is because of the increase in the number of parents who work full-time and the rise in the use of mobile devices and internet. Solutions to this negative trend would be propose.
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Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.

A healthy relationship among families plays a key role in society. When compared to the past, the families are not close to each other in modern times and people are accustomed to this phenomenon. This essay will discuss both the reasons behind such development and its effects on society.
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Weddings are more expensive in many countries comparison present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

The rising costs of wedding in many nations is increasingly being witnessed these days. This essay will discuss the main causes of this trend including growing income and increased life expectancy. This essay will also explain why I believe this tendency can also stimulate many positive impacts on our society.
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Some people believe that companies should be allowed to collect data about customers freely, while others believe this practice should be restricted. Discuss both sides of this issue.

These days companies collect vast amounts of information about consumers, which has some favorable and unfavorable consequences. While allowing companies to collect customer data can help them create products that meet consumer demands, regulating this practice may be necessary because customer information is often stolen and/or used dishonestly.
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Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Nowadays people entertain themselves by watching different kinds of movies. It completely depends on the person's interest, whether its comedy film or else message oriented film. According to me, I like amusement, based films after a long day of work, but sometimes my friends insist on watching a fantastic or scary movie just to diversify our repertory.
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