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While some people think that the problem with education in poor countries is the teaching methodology used, others believe it is the lack of resources that is the real issue. Discuss both sides

Undoubtedly, many countries have low educational levels due to their economic and financial status. While it is a commonly held belief that the main issue in these countries is the techniques of teaching, there is also an argument that the issue is the low resources that they have. This essay will analyse this topic from both points and express my personal opinion.
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Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the past, there were a specific group of people who would go to visit places with such difficulty. But nowadays those sorts of tourist attractions have been found and more people would wish to visit them, which is mostly caused by social media. In this essay, we are going to talk about the reasons behind this, get to know why people go to those places and mention some possible positive and negative effects on visitors.
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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.

In the modern era, some people are working long hours for their development and they are spending very little time on their leisure activities. I believe that people who are working long hours, it is for their growth but also I strongly believe it has more advantages. In this essay, we will discuss this merit with relevant examples from my own experience.
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In some countries around the world, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In many industrial countries, such as the United States of America, France or Japan, in these countries adults more likely don't want to have a child in their 20s. This is a global pattern, which is going all around the world. Overall, this essay will discuss the reasons and effects for this phenomena in various societies.
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Many people prefer to live in a city. What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city compared with living in the country? What is your view on this? What do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer.

I prefer to live in large cities like Moscow or Shanghai because of their constant movement. Compared with the countryside or beautiful seaside villages, where you can only relax or do routine work, large cities can offer you some extra activities.
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A lot of children spend time on social media surfing the internet and playing video games which hurts their studies and grades and makes them experience loneliness and health problems such as obesity. What is the reason behind this? What can the parents do to prevent it?

Spending countless hours on the internet brings about various negative consequences to children's lives. Parents play a pivotal role in addressing these issues.
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In the past, people lived in the same place in their life. However, it is common that now people change their place and often live in different places during their life. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

People used to stay in the place where they were born in the past. However, moving to another places to live has become a trend in today's society. This essay explains the reasons of this phenomenon and why I think it is a positive development.
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In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second-hand goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative trend?

There is no denying the fact that some people tend to buy second-hand and not a new item. While it is a commonly held belief that it is important for many people to buy second-hand and not many people tend to buy new items. In my opinion, I consider that it is better to buy new things from their stores.
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In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays figures of childhood obesity are rising in many countries which will lead to serious health problems in the future population of these countries. This change can be explain by changes in our lifestyle and diet and it is important that we as individuals and the government try and address the problem.
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Do you feel it is better for young people leaving school to study further at University or go straight into the workplace? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples for your knowledge and experience.

A group of individuals presents the view that young people should continue their education by attending university, whereas others believe it is more advantageous to enter the workforce immediately. I strongly agree with the former opinion, as university education not only provides specialized knowledge but also fosters personal development, both of which can lead to long-term career success.
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Do you feel it is better for young people leaving school to study further at University or go straight into the workplace? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples for your knowledge and experience.

A group of individuals presents the view that young people should pursue further education at university, whereas others believe that entering the workforce immediately after school is a more beneficial path. I strongly agree with the former opinion, as university education provides both specialized knowledge and personal development that can enhance long-term career prospects.
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Obesity is a serious problen in many countries, especially in such countries discuss ways to solve the problems. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer

Obesity is a serious problem in the world. Obesity is a condition where a person's weight is higher than normal. The person has difficulty or can not fulfil her/his basic needs. Obesity causes serious health problems such as cholesterol or high blood pressure.
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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

Over time, more people in some countries are interested in the history of their homes because it may be beneficial to know about the age of the house. Besides this, they take help from experts and websites to research it.
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An increasing number of profectional such as teachers and doctors are leaving their own poooer countries to work in developing countries. What are the reasons for this trend?

There is no denying the fact that many people who have a job leave their hometown to work in another good country. While it is a commonly held belief that there are employers who want to leave their country just because it is poor and want to work in a developed country for many reasons, there is also an argument that opposes it. In my opinion, I consider that it is right to leave your country as a teacher or doctor to work in another country for many reasons.
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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The number of people who are interested in searching the information about the history of the house or building they live in is increasing day to day in some countries. This essay will discuss the reasons for this like appreciating the important events that happened in past where they live and about that, they are capable of finding out needed data in search engines by themselves.
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Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Even though museums and traditional places play significant roles in individual lives, only visited by tourists , not local residents. This essay will discuss the reasons regarding the limitation of visitors in museums and other places with clear solutions to this statement.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.

In most nations , very few students are paying attention to learning science. I believe this is due to the high complexity while reading. There are numerous effects of not studying science as this modern world and society are fully dependent on scientific technologies.
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Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV and reading them on newspaper. What is the reason. Is it a good or bad idea.

In this modern era, while social media is taking over the world, influencers and idols have more impact on viewers' personalities. Some individuals tend to intimate famous lifestyles by following them on broadcast or newspaper. This essay will discuss the causes and the disadvantages and advantages of this situation.
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It can be difficult for small local shops to compete with large supermarkets and with on-line shops. How does this affect local communities? What could be done to improve this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, with the rise of the competitive era between small local shops with big supermarkets and online shops, local businesses end up closing their doors due to bankruptcy. This could be prevented by sponsoring these mini stores on TV or radio.
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Some people think government should spent money on languages that are dying and a few number of people uses them, some think this is a waste of resources. Discuss both views and tell what's your take on this issue.

ome people argued about spending the government money on languages that are dying. While some of them think it is a waste of funds, I believe that is more important to keep money to provide a better environment for nations instead of spending it on rare languages.
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