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Many working people get little or no exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. -Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? -Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, due to the hectic schedule at the workplace people don't get time to do enough exercise or in some ,cases people don't do the workout. As a result, they suffer from different health issues. The question is why do working professional don't get proper exercise. This essay will discuss my viewpoints about what are the reasons for the aforementioned statement and how we can get over this problem with a few examples.
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In recent years, many 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?

Nowadays people prefer to shop in large shopping centres or modern retailers in malls as opposed to the old days where they used to buy groceries and other things from local shops in their neighbourhood or other nearby areas. In my opinion, I firmly voice that this is a negative development owing to the fact that many small shops might suffer huge loss or even worse they might have to close their businesses permanently.
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to what extent has the internet made life morw convenient? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The internet is an important part of life in modern times. It has changed our lives in many ways and made it easier to do many things. In my opinion, I agree with this. I will first look at some ideas why and then some benefits.
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Some people think they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Others believe governments should tightly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your option.

Generally speaking, natural water is being depleted in an unprecedented rate at the moment due to being used excessively by humans. While some consider that water belongs to the public so they can use it unlimited, other insist that it is necessary for government to implement a restrict control over fresh water utilization as it is a finite resource. In my opinion, I maintain that we should use water cautiously otherwise we will suffer from the shortage in the future.
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In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Vocational training has become increasingly popular among certain middle schools in European countries. While some parents send their children to schools where practical skills can be learned, others have children staying in traditional schools. This essay will give two suggestions for schools to better prepare students to become employable.
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International tourism has brought about enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Overseas travel industry is enjoying an upsurge of popularity in recent years. This situation has surely brought about both benefits and drawbacks and these are discussed in this essay.
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Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your own experience or knowledge

Nowadays, the rate of crimes committed by young people has increased dramatically in many different countries. This essay will discuss the problems that involved teenagers and also suggest some solutions.
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In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parent's home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?

In this modernised era, living an independent life is gaining popularity. In myriad countries, youngsters prefer to live away from their upbringers after their senior secondary education. This essay will discuss both merits and demerits of this trend and according to me, it definitely puts detrimental impact on children as well as their parents.
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In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?

In western countries, it is a common norm for the young generation to move out of their parents' home after completing high school or post graduation. They prefer to live with their friends or even better live alone as they can learn to handle things on their own. In my opinion, I believe this is a positive development for the students, thereby transforming them in to more confident and strong people to handle any life situation, and thus can perform better as adults later.
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Write about the following topic. Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people claim that technology services had a significant impacts on our lives and have now a controls to our households, recreations and work ventures. Although technology can have some negative consequences in our lives as we become more dependent on it, it is still far more beneficial overall as technology has helped us in our everyday lives. This essay will discuss both sides of the arguments.
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In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

All around the world more and more people use mobile phones with preinstalled specific applications or services like Apple Pay or Google Pay. These applications alleviate, amend and simplify our experience of exchange money between each other, pay our bills and do shopping. It means that cash goes on a second plan and becomes not so important as it was before. Is this tendency negative or positive? In this essay I would like to review the key advantages and disadvantages of it.
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Some people prefer to spend most of their time with friends. Other people prefer to be alone most of the time. Which way of life do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

Friends are among those individuals who can influence our lives through spending time together and sharing our secrets with them. Nowadays some people may think that it would be better to be alone instead of having different friends. But honestly, I disagree and strongly believe that we should have a friend. A friend who worth it and can make our life better.
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Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their countries. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to change this negative attitude towards international tourism?

Some people think that outsiders from other nations make a bad impact on their country. There are some reasons for this thing. It can solve by taking a few steps by the government. In a further paragraph, I am going to explain “what kind of facts we need to consider to solve this problem?”
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These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Technology is flourishing by leaps and bounds and providing us new avenues to work remotely or work from home. However, before, forming any final conclusion to this topic, I will discuss both pros and cons of working from home.
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A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

People learn and develop throughout their entire lives. I think that in our modern world it is very essential to be familiar with computer technology. So, if I had a chance to give a child a gift it would be a computer. I think that computers play an essential role in our lives and they bring many benefits to our society. Moreover, children can learn by use of computers. In the following paragraphs I will give my reasons to support my answer.
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The number of people who are at risks of serious health problems due to overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem be solved?

Recent decades have witnessed an enormous growth of obesity epidemic in many developed countries. There is not the slightest doubt that people`s health status will be seriously threatened by this issue. This essay will illustrate the main factors contributing obesity problems and thereby elicit some feasible solutions.
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Nowadays, people travel to other countries for a holidays. Why people do so? is this a positive or a negative development for the countries they travel to?

Travelling has become more common nowadays among people, especially for a vacation. There are several reasons why people choose to go on holidays in other continents, and I would argue that this is a positive development for the host countries.
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Most medical doctors want to work in cities where they will make a lot of money. Yet in many rural areas there are not enough doctors. What are the reasons for this problem? How can it be solved?

It is true some doctors want to work in cities instead of rural areas. Some poor areas there are not enough doctors. Therefore, some doctors are going to poor areas as a 'volunteer' which means most of doctors do not want to work in those areas. There are several reasons for that. This essay will explain about the problem and solutions.
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Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society.

There is no doubt that the number of science majors is decreasing with respect to other majors. This trend has been gaining popularity these days and causing many problems. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons for such a phenomenon in addition to its consequences.
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Write about the following topic: In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and includes relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, people are using their phones for any money transaction instead of going physically. While some agree, the habit is good for our society, some think it might be dangerous sometimes. Though there are arguments, the positive side is always stronger than the other ones. This essay will discuss both of them and explain the reasons.
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