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It is predicted that in the future cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind this? Would it be a positive or negative development?

It is widely acknowledged that computers and robots usher automotive technologies to the next era due to artificial intelligence (AI). In my opinion, this development has many advantages which assist in autopilot systems and preventing traffic accidents. This essay aims to explore AI which is an advantage to future cars and will provide supporting examples to arrive at a reasoned conclusion.
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Drug abuse is an increasing problem in modern times. Discuss some reasons behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered.

It is clear that growing drug overuse is a social issue these days. Even though this is a serious problem, it can be resolved by regulating drugs more strongly and showing the detrimental results of drug abuse.

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The use of social media, e.g. Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt the internet plays a huge part in everyone’s life. Social media such as Twitter and Facebook have been widely used by everyone. But some people argue that it replaces face-to-face communication. Both views have several advantages and disadvantages.
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in many countries people do not recycle waste materials such as bottles and newspapers .what are the reason for this ? what could be done to solve this problem

In today's urban world, garbage has become a huge menace to many developing as well as developed nations. The last decade has seen a tremendous rise in the usage of plastics and non-biodegradable items such as plastic straws, bags and packaging. It is often argued that numerous factors contribute to rubbish built like easy availability of plastics bags, non-regulated factories of polythene bags and politicians not investing in waste recycling plants among many others.
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Many young people leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. What are the possible reasons for this? Suggest some solutions to address this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In recent times, the effectiveness of the education system at school has become a debatable one as many students develop a negative attitude towards learning. This essay will discuss the reasons for it with substantial evidence and solutions to mitigate it.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centre or malls to do their shopping Is this a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to shop in centres or malls. However, this trend makes small local shops have closed because of the decrease in people opting to shop in local shops. In my view, this should be perceived as a negative trend for 2 main reasons.
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The use of personal cars has increased more than ever before but this use of cars causes many problems. What are those problems? To reduce these problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

In this contemporary era, most societies own their personal cars because it will assist people's accommodation easier and more comfortable. They prefer to utilize their own cars instead of using public transport. Nevertheless, the increasing number of societies who own their personal cars will lead to several problems, especially in our environment. Therefore, I believe that we should motivate people to reduce the usage of cars.
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Cycling is a healthier and more environmentally friendly means of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?

Cycling is a type of transportation that is more healthy and more beneficial to the environment but remains uncommon. I believe that when people used a bicycle they get tired easily and bikes are not capable of transporting big families from one place to another.
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Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families. What are the possible reasons and the effects on the people themselves and their families?

With the advancements in the field of transportation and facilitated international relationships individuals these days have greater opportunities to travel and live abroad. As a consequence, many people leave their families for long periods to move to foreign countries. There are a number of reasons for this trend and the potential effects it may have on travellers and their families.
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Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people believe that long-term job seekers who receive government benefits should do voluntary work to give something back to society. However, from my point of view long-term job seekers owe nothing to the government or the community, so they should not do voluntary community work. In this essay, I am going to state some reasons to support my opinion.
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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or buildings they live in. What are reasons for this? How can people research this?

In many regions, it's becoming popular among individuals the finding out information about archives in the houses where they live. In this ,essay I will give some reasons and details about it.
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Every year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.

Certainly, there has been an increase in the percentage of immigrants settling abroad. There are many causes behind people's decisions to migrate to a different country. In the below ,essay we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks faced by new immigrants and also issues faced by the destination country.
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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 society?

Nowadays, there is a current tendency in which sciences subjects are not being chosen by students in many nations around the world. In this essay, I will explain possible reasons why this is happening as well as how this may impact on society.
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Some species of animals are almost extinct; and many others seem to be fast approaching a similar risk. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to solve this problem?

Nowadays, there is a risk of wild animal extinction and this phenomenon seems to be found in other species. There are several reasons for this issue such as because of illegal logging or hunting and trapping wild animals for profit. However, covering bare hills with greenery and checking the shooting license can deal with these problems.
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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.

I do find that as health care has improved, all other technology and facilities have been also developed to make people’s life easier, especially for those with some kind of limit. Therefore, this essay will in further lines, explain how these facilities can be managed to bear the increase of elders.
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Some people believe that touristsdo not learn anything during their holidays, while others believe that they learn a lot. Discuss both sides .

There are certain individuals who believe that tourism does not benefit educationally to tourists, while others state that travellers can learn a lot from travelling from one place to another. This essay will discuss both views of the arguments in detail.
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Nowadays, sports is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Sports as an industry has been developing exponentially and attracting many young professionals worldwide. While this is a two edge sword, I believe the benefits outweigh the negatives. The two major areas that have benefitted from the above are finance and health.
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Tourism is growing in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. To what extent does this trend benefit the countries and their people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

To sustain their economies, countries need to focus on a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing. Among these sectors, tourism stands out as a significant contributor to a country's income. From my perspective, this trend has more advantages than drawbacks in three key areas.
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Smoking tobacco is becoming increasingly popular among young people, with potentially serious effects on their health. Explain some reasons for this problem and suggest some possible solution

These days, there have being a significant rise in the use of tobacco among the younger generation and it is becoming alarming due to the havoc it has on human health. This essay will explain the reasons for the increase in the use of tobacco and provide likely solutions to curb this attitude.
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In some cultures, children are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Our children are surely the wheels of future. As responsible parents, it is our duty to guide them to be successful individuals not only materialistically, but also intellectually. The idea of motivating little ones by constantly telling them that by continuous hard work anything is possible can have both negative and positive impacts on them. These two aspects will be thoroughly analysed and discussed in this essay before drawing a reasonable conclusion.
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