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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.

No one can deny that in this modern world international colleges now offer their subjects on the internet based and people can study at home on online, I feel it is a positive development, Online studies are comfortable for all learner's because they learning anytime without of going outside at the home and it has numerous benefits as well I will discuss in the upcoming paragraphs.
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In some countries, men and women are having children at later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development ? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

Numerous people believe that it is a wise decision to start a family when you get to a certain age. In comparison to past generations now individuals choose to have children later. The hectic pace of modern life and the development of feminism might affect this tendency. I consider that there are more benefits to this idea than drawbacks.
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Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this?

There is a growing number of students who opt to learn computer-based subjects as their educational programs at university. In contrast, the number of students who prefer to study science subjects is in decline. From my perspective, I take a strongly negative view of the popularity of computer-based disciplines.
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Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. Discuss the effects lack of experience with and understanding of nature can have on children as they grow up. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is argued that children mostly spend their time in confined areas due to the hectic modern life, and as a result of this they have limited interaction with nature. Nature is an important way to explore the world for children, and it helps to improve children's social skills and imagination.
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People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the solutions to make people drink less?

No one can deny that new youths are drinking more sugar-based drinks such as Tea, However, the main reason is that today the environment is polluted and young people are working hard and they prefer to refresh themselves to drink more sugar tea, the technology is flexible and the solution is too complex, the teenager starts workout every morning and they feel relax without of sugar drinks I will discuss solutions them in the upcoming paragraphs.
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Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage?

In many parts of the world, there are two markable phenomenons that youngster translocation from rural to urban that have several reasons for growing and multiple influences.
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Some sports are extremely dangerous but many people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these dangers. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

As we know sportive activities are significant for nations who like dangerous sports. Also, we should say that extreme games became famous last decade. At least, we can follow through Youtube and other social media areas. It is amazing that we can reach these areas. On the other hand, investigations show that many young nations died due to extreme sports. It is undeniable fact that dangerous games are not suitable for people. Additionally, it should not publish on television or virtual platforms. Because young people want to try risky things and it brings fatal errors. In other words, extreme activities are remarkable but at the same time damaging.
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These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

There has been an interesting trend that the numbers of both working mothers and housekeeping fathers are growing over the last decades. This essay will analyze the possible reasons for this tendency, also using examples from the UN and the UK government to demonstrate points and prove this is a positive development.
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Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and expamles from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent years,some car companies have started the production of an autonomous cars which is becoming a global threat. Personally, I am of the opinion that robotic cars will be less common or completely extinct from the world in the nearest future. This essay will be discussing the reasons for my opinion with a relevant example.
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Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on it? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Explain your choice by using specific reasons and details.

Nowadays, children learning to use computers when they are very young. They are consuming many hours on those devices during the day. By spending time on the computer, they missing out other experience that also is important for them to grow up and be ready for the big world. In this essay I will explane the positive and the negative sides about children and the use of a computer.
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In the future students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers ot TV or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.

It is irrefutable fact that technology plays paramount roles in the growth of human being in the present world. Which was always debatable now has become more controversial. Some masses believe that in future studies will be provided online with the usage of high technology and students will not prefer by going school on daily basis while others reject this notion. In my opinion, the latter preposition appears more rational and In this essay, I will shed light the trend and various reasons behind the notion and thus leading to a logical conclusion.
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Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.

Increasing crime rates have become an increasing catastrophe worldwide. Recently, in particular, crimes committed by the younger generation in capital cities have risen globally. Although there are multiple reasons to suggest the increase, many solutions can be utilised to bring this to a minimum.
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In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?

In previous years, tourists travelled to foreign countries to meet differences between people around the world. Presently, there is a cultural mix, and cities have become more similar. The main reason why it occurred is a globalisation process. However, it's not beneficial and results in a loss of cultural independency.
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Young people are highly influenced by famous people and they look up to them as role models. Is that a positive or a negative development.

Teenagers generally are affected by the celebrities and are inspired by them, they look up to them. A plethora of youth are so in awe, to the extent that they start imitating them. This kind of behaviour might prove to be toxic or good depending on the person being admired. both good, as well as bad, can be derived from this behaviour.
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Write about the following topic. With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Elderly families are one of the communities that we should really take care of in terms of health. In this essay, I will explain why the community will be able to handle the increasing figure of elderly and in what way it could be done.
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The numbers of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reasons for this? How can we encourage children to read more?

There has been no clear evidence that fewer children read books for fun. However, considering a few factors in the recent past, I will not only explain why the count has dropped significantly but also what could be done to motivate them.
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‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There are controversial perspectives heating up a debate whether the authority should permit wide use of cannabis and other kinds of stimulants. While some claim that legitimizing the use of cannabis can lead to a deterioration in drug related crime, the opposite makes a statement that cannabis should be legalised. In my opinion, this essay is devoted to the culprits, followed by some parallel far-reaching solutions to this urgent problem.
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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 disadvantage for tourists who visit such places. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Generally, most people did not like to travel to hard places, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. Popular tourist areas are usually chosen because travelling from one country to another is more manageable. However, times have changed as some travellers are very interested in exploring places like the moon and space to learn about the experiment and for their enjoyment, despite the additional effort required. A typical tourist destination may become boring for them, especially for those who love challenging work.
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Some people think that activities during the free time should be planned while others disagree. Discuss both sides and include examples and relevant data from your own experience.

Nowadays, we live in a fast society where individuals are busy most of the day. For this reason, having some spare time is considered a privilege. Some people say that we should organise how to spend our leisure time, others argue that we should be free from any plan. Personally, I agree with the former idea. In this essay, I will explain both points of view and I will provide some examples.
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Somepeople spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Some individuals tend to live in the places next to the place where they were born. This essay describes the reasons why people do not change their area of living as well as the benefits and drawbacks of living in one region.
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