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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

There is no better feeling than staying close to nature. Most of the population around the globe have minimal knowledge about how important is our ecosystem. There are multiple reasons affiliated to it and in this essay, I will try to explain them with sufficient examples.
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The news is an important source of knowledge for all of us about the world, especially in this era of technology. Journalists are mainly responsible to bring this news to us but not all of them are true to their responsibilities and ethics. How much can we trust the journalists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Media lets people to receive and transmit information making everyone knows about events on the planet. And with technological advancements, it has become even much easier. Unfortunately, the news making process is still very influenced by journalists which sometimes resulted in biased and not reliable data we get. Thus, some stop believes news at all. In my eyes, there are only few independent journalists who can be trusted and called honest people, while an enormous world wide known news agencies have forgotten what it means to be a true reporter and serve the common people.
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The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, it has become a status symbol. Its use, though, has impacted negatively on city centres as a whole. What are some serious problems brought about by private motor vehicle use? How can its use be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Nowadays, one's own vehicle has massively increased for the freedom of movement it gives, and it is telling the level of standard of an individual. The vehicle usage is high, even though it has a negative impact on society. This situation mainly affects the environment and human life. They are some solutions to bring down the effect of this problem.
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In some countries people who visit art galleries are reducing. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be solved?

Fosters interest in art exhibition is decreasing rapidly, these days. I believe the main reason of such trend is the increased curiosity of public towards social media and other entertainment facilities. The interest of individuals can be restored in the artist's work by making art shows more attractive and economical.
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There seems to be an increasing number of crime committed each year. While some people think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both views.

There has been a recent debate on the best ways to stop crime. While some people opined that offenders should be condemned to death as a way of reducing crimes, other people, including me, believe that there are other methods to deal with this situation.The rationale for each view will be discussed below.
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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 relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

An increasing concern for many people around the world is that the younger generation more tends to commit a crime compared to the past. While there are many factors which lead to this, there are various ways to overcome this problem. In this essay, I will outline the reasons why the dire state of affairs is occurring and explore some potential solutions to this topic.
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Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?

The course of human civilization has had a devastating effect on the environment. Now we are facing problems such as – melting of glaciers, depletion of the ozone layer and Climate change to name a few. Environmentalists have been warning the governments and the general public over many years now but with no effect. People still have no regard for the indiscriminate use of coal derived fuels and wastage of water. This could be due to the lack of economical alternatives in the market or a feeling of apathy due to the extremeness of present lifestyle. However, we must encourage people to take part in the preservation of the environment by introducing safe, effective and economical alternatives and by government regulation.
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Some. People prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment. Give reasons and examples.

There is an argument concerning if there are more merits than demerits of staying in a house when compared to living in a flat. While some individuals like to stay in a personal building, others prefer to dwell in an apartment because of several advantages and disadvantages. I strongly support that there are more benefits of staying in a house such as freedom and space than its detriments when compared to living in a flat.
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some people feel that boarding schools (where students or pupils live at the school during the term) are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides of this debate and reach a conclusion.

There is an argument that centres on handling kids with school with dormitories by which to the best selection for students or many negative effects to them. Even though boarding schools are a great chance for children, in my opinion, I highly believe that, young people stay with their parents is the greatest situation for them.
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It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience.

The last 25 years have seen significant changes in people's outlook towards life and as a result, family ties notably weakened. Modernisation and changing lifestyles have changed family values of people, over time. In this essay, I will discuss some of the several factors responsible for this change and will also suggest ways in which families can develop a stronger bond.
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Cities around the world are continuing to expand as people leave the countryside. Some people prefer to live in the city while others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views.

These days many people prefer living in modern cities as compared to living in the countryside. While some people think that leaving the countryside offer more benefits, others believe that living in cities is a better option. This essay will discuss both views.
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Some. People prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment. Give reasons and examples.

To introduce, there is an argument concerning if there are more merits than demerits of staying in a house when compared to living in a flat. While some individuals like to stay in a personal building, others prefer to dwell in an apartment because of several advantages and disadvantages. I strongly support that there are more benefits of staying in a house such as freedom and space than its detriments when compared to living in a flat.
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in city people want to live alone. what are the reason what do you thing is negative or positive in this

The number of people who prefer to live alone in many urban areas are getting increase recently. The main reason is because they want to be independent as they start a new life in the city. In my point of view, this trend could lead some drawbacks such as loneliness and depression.
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People today are spending more and more time outside of the home. What are the reasons for this trend? What effects is it having on individuals and society?

Nowadays, most people spend a lot of time outside the home. This trend is mainly due to long working hours and leisure activities, and society, as well as individual, has affected by these causes.
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In some countries an average employee is legally obliged to retire at the age of 55 or 60, while in others, like Japan, people can work until they are physically and mentally fit to perform duties. what is the system prevailing in your country? until what age should people be allowed to countinue in salaried jobs. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Of late, many countries believe that an employee should be retired between the age of 55 or 60 years. A sea change has been witnessed the notion like Japan masses can work until according to their own opinion. There has been prevailing issue in the world that employees should be allowed to work. The following paragraphs would shed light on the possible reasons for the problem and some approaches before making the final notes.
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More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Obesity is a worrying concern in many advanced countries and it is predominantly affecting more children increasingly. This essay will discuss the causes of these diseases and the probable effects of the same on children.
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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.

Most of the countries of the world have two governing bodies responsible to run schools in the society, the state run schools and the private schools. The private schools are mostly associated with the elite strata of the society, whereas the state run schools are considered to be for the less privileged. This essay strongly agrees that government funding should be reserved for the masses, as the rich class can take care of themselves and do not require government support.
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Many young people regularly change their jobs over the years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is very common that young people regularly change their jobs. There are several reasons why they keep changing jobs all the time. I think the cause are they do not know what kind of jobs they really want to do and they are not satisfied with the current job.
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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.

In current society, the life expectancy in western countries has increased significantly. Also, fewer babies are being born, causing the relative percentage of elderly people to increase. These people have to be taken care of, causing the question to arise whether this number of elderly people can be cared for.
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Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges relating not only to the environment, but population and education as well. What problems will your country face in the next ten years? How can these problems be overcome? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Environmental concerns are not the only problem countries around the world will be facing, but they will also be followed by education and population-related matters. Our country will face challenges in the manufacturing and energy sector apart from the above-mentioned issues. To overcome these upcoming travesties, we have to plan a robust process and change in government policies. This essay will discuss the problems in depth and suggest a possible solution.
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