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Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.

As more shows and movies are now able to allow us to gain an insight into different cultures and customs, some might claim that we can understand more about many other countries simply by watching it on TV. While it might be true in some true in some cases, I believe that there is a range of unexplored ways of life that could never be seen on any television programs.
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Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.

As more shows and movies are now able to allow us to gain an insight into different cultures and customs, some might claim that we can understand more about the world outside simply by watching it on TV. While it might be true in some true in some cases, I believe that there are a range of unexplored corners of the Earth that could never be seen on any television programmes.
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Most people in the world need to work in order to lead a decent life or even just to survive. Many workers are motivated by money: if the job pays well, they are willing to do it. However, some people are not concerned with the size of their pay packet: they simply enjoy their job and choose to do it whether they earn a high salary or not. What is more important – salary or job satisfaction? Discuss and give reasons for your answer

Some people choose high paying jobs. Others prefer jobs they find satisfying even if the salary is low. While I admit that it is important to earn enough to make a living, in my opinion, job satisfaction is more important than the size of the pay package.
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TODAY MORE PEOPLE ARE TRAVELLING THAN EVER BEFORE. WHY IS THIS THE CASE? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING FOR THE TRAVELLERS? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

Nowadays, it is noticeable that the number of people travelling over the world has increased in comparison with the past. And without doubt, travelling is very useful. In this essay I will justify this rise in travelers` proportion and mention some advantages people can get from their travels .
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n today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents' absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Owing to the increases in the family"s expenditures.Some people think that both the father and the mother need to have a job.Furthermore, there are others who believe that parents support it is more important than extra income.I will discuss both sides of the argument and I will summaries my personal conclusion.
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University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Write at leats 250 words.

Exchange programs are becoming more and more popular within students in University who spend part of their academic program in another country. Among many advantages of this kind of experience, people are able to experience a different culture and learn languages; on the other hand, students may suffer being away from family and friends and there may be high costs involved. In my opinion, studying abroad is worth besides the challenges that the students have to face.
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Nowadays, people of all ages from certain part of the world spends most time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reasons, is this negative or positive development?

It is commonly observed that people are increasing spending more time indoors rather than going out in the nature. There are various factors contributing to this social behavior and I see this, as a negative development in the society.
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The tradition that family gets together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts?

Nowadays, it is true that the traditional custom for having a family meal is decreasing. There are several reasons for this tendency, which is having significant impact on the daily family lives .
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In some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials. What are the reasons and some potential solutions?

In some nations, recycling of waste materials isn't being done to a considerable extent. The reason behind this problem might be, that, the people don't care enough, which can be resolved by the government taking certain measures against this. In this essay, the reasons for not enough recycling and measures that can be taken to deal with the issue will be discussed.
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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.

In this money driven world, it is not uncommon to see both the partners in a family to be working to fulfil the family needs or otherwise. This situation has given rise to many problems for children as well as family.
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In many societies, there is less social contact between the elderly and the young. What are the reasons and what measures can be taken?

In the recent days, it becomes apparent that the young tend to disconnect social relationship with the older people. There are some reasons which can be put forward to explain this changing pattern of behavior and more significant impacts on the misunderstanding of mindset and activities in both generations.
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Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

We live in a world where criminal activities have started becoming the new norm. In recent years, the law around the world had hard time managing the peace and harmony. While some people blame the technology and the economy growth which brings enough tools for the culprit to do the deed, others believe factors like the drastic difference between social and financial status of people, are to blame. I believe causes like lack of acceptance in terms of different race, ethnicity, culture and re...
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Nowadays, many people have to work longer times, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons ? What can employers do to make their life easier ?

In today's world, life has changed significantly. People's working hours are longer than in the past and have become hectic. The main problems to this cause are increasing competition in the market, and the most viable solution is employers should take a lot of steps to cope with workplace stress.
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People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons for this, and how can people learn more about the natural world?

It is true that people do not realize the importance of the natural world. While there are some reasons to explain this lack of knowledge, it can be some ways in which people can enhance their understanding.
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Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?”

It is true that some individuals are in debt because they buy unneedful things that they can not afford. The main cause of this problem is that banks encourage people to take loans over their spending limit and the most viable solution is that governments should implement laws to restrict people from taking loans.
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Why local people do not visit the historical site and museums. Discuss the reasons and give a solution to this problem.

Heritage is the most treasured element of any society yet these ancient monuments are not visited by local people. The absence of local footfalls on such sites is because of the lack of curiosity to visit these places. However, the organisation of events at such places can encourage people to visit these sites often.
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In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviours, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rule. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

With the increase in human right advocacies, a group of countries still impose strict regulations to kids' behaviours. However, some countries give full access to kids to do whatever they want with little or no restriction. Children should be kept under close supervision and follow strict rules.This essay will discuss reasons why children should be have to follow rules.
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Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, the fact that children take extra lessons outside the curriculum is getting more and more popular in many countries, especially in Asia, and lots of parents argue that it is necessary to do. From my perspective, students should be encouraged to have more time to develop their soft skills instead of taking more academic lessons.
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More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

It is crystal clear that, many of the dangerous animals are about going extinct, while others are being threatened out of existence. This essay would discuss threats, fear and poor government policies as causes, and suggest how good orientation with better governments policies as solutions to this unfortunate trend.
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Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How this problem can be overcome?

The majority of the population find it tough to balance their office work, personal and family life. There are lots of reasons for this unbalance life such as longer working hours, work load, the improper working practices etc. However, these problems can be tackled by proper time management, adopting set working practices such as 3M and six-sigma, priority decisions etc.
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