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Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions. Discuss both sides

People have different perspectives on whether traffic issues can be resolved by investing in urban or whether cities have other solutions. Some people think that traffic problems in cities can be improved by developing urban infrastructure, while others believe that cities have other ways to improve them.
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Time: 40 minutes Write at least 250 words In many countries, shops open for longer hours daily every week. What is the negative or positive effects of this on the shoppers and local community. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Since time immemorial, many shoppers have always enjoyed the luxury of having enough time during their shopping experiences. In view of this, there is an ongoing discussion about shops being opened for longer hours as well as the positive and negative effects it has on shoppers and the local community. My essay would take an exhaustive look at the stated points in the paragraphs below while I conclude with my own opinion.
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Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at university. what are the reasons for this? what impact does this have on society?

Today, technology is rapidly changing the lives of people around the world, creating a high demand for admission for university graduates with a background in science. However, the number of students studying relevant subjects is well below the required level. This problem seems to be caused by outdated preconceptions, which determine young people's choices.
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Immigration has a major impact on the society. What are the main reasons of immigration? To what consequences can it lead?

In recent times, the increase in the number of immigrants have a major influence on the community, especially in some Western developed countries. Such people leave their native countries for some reasons, but this movement causes issues all across the world. This essay will attempt to examine why immigration is occurring in the world and outline some possible consequences.
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Mordern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and books from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?

IN TODAY'S WORLD, TECHNOLOGY BECOME OF GREAT USE TO THE SOCIETY. INDIVIDUALS CAN EASILY DOWNLOAD MUSIC AND HANDBOOKS FROM THE INTERNET WITH FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL HELP THEM TO RELAX AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT ANY RUPEES. THIS IS COMPLETELY A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. I WILL EXPLAIN THE POINTS REGARDING THIS IN BRIEF AND WITH RELEVANT EXAMPLES.
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Students leave high school without learning about how to manage their money. What are the reasons for this? What can be improved in students’ understanding of how to manage their finances?

Most students graduate from high school without any skill in money management. The main reasons behind this ignorance are the absence of any subject in the syllabus regarding the way to use money as well as the reluctance of the parents to give their minors the responsibility of handling money.However, incorporating subjects relevant to finance, and, introducing the students to real-world situations can make them wiser in managing money.
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Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others believe it should not be regulated. Discuss both views.

Even though some people strongly believe governments should exercise strict regulation of water supply, part of the population is against such a control. In the following paragraphs, this essay will first explore the reasons to support the establishment of a rigid water supply management, and second, discuss alternative solutions to deal with water scarcity.
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New research has shown that overeating has become a bigger problem in the world than hunger. What are the reason for this problem? how can it be solved?

In this contemporary epoch, food overconsumption has become a controversial argument. Whilst this trend imposes a veiled threat, I emphasize that the main reason behind this is food advertisements, and state involvement is the key solution to this issue. In this essay, both causes and solutions will be further elaborated.
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views.

People have various types of views in regard to change. Some people regard that change opens a new avenue in life while others resist it because risk factors may involve it. In this essay, both sides of the argument will be analysed.
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Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opTraining Workbenchinion.

Few individuals think that toddlers should enjoy their leisure hours with their family members, while others argue that it will be a negative impact on their life. Spending time with the elder people of the family will help them to learn more about our culture and history, however, outdoor activities are also essential for them to maintain their body fitness. This essay will further discuss both views with appropriate examples in the upcoming paragraphs.
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Some people 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?”

Recently, more and more people have widely accepted to spend a lifetime in their hometowns where are their familiar places and socializing. Certainly, this viewpoint offers both benefits and drawbacks will be described, including reasonable reasons that will be elaborated on in the following paragraphs.
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Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

Nowadays, there are a lot of choices in which people decide where to live. It is either to reside at long-established or contemporary houses. In my preferences, I want to adapt to the new trends in architectural design. I will emphasize some views and reasons to support my side in the following paragraphs.
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Is the radio the best way to get news, OR is TV better for this purpose.Discuss both views and give your opnion.

Which is the right choice of technology in order to find out the news,is the TV or the radio. In my opinion , this is TV.Despite the fact that it is more convenient than radio,it also has its drawbacks.
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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. You should write at least 254 words.

With the advancement of technology and modern medical systems, senior citizens must be treated more carefully by society. However, there is a dilemma whether the public can manage the growing number of old people. I would like to present a more detailed view further below.
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To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

It is often believed by most people that a nation must utilize consumable insects as an alternate source of food owing to the demands of population growth. On the contrary, few are of the opinion that their consumption is harmful to health. Additionally, the degradation of these will have a significant negative impact on the echo system. Both of these arguments have boons and banes which I would like to discuss further in detail below.
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It is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentence is a better deterrent. Discuss both views.

The death penalty is considered an Inhuman act by human rights groups. While some law professionals advocate that the law must act strictly in dealing with heinous crimes. Crime is increasing in every country and to prevent it we need some tough measures. Punishment like being hanged to death is supported by many people .Whereas some people think that life imprisonment is an alternative solution to it. Let's discuss both views in detail.
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Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

There are a number of options available to stay in, like conventional houses or modern apartment buildings. I would prefer to live in a traditional residence because of many reasons such as cultural attachment, isolated space and easiness of modification as perused further.
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Fewer and fewer people walk on daily basis. What are the reasons and how to encourage them to spend time walking?

It is noticeable nowadays that most young people have adopted a sedentary lifestyle and they stay at home most of the time , there are many causes of this problem and I will discuss them further in the essay
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In some counties younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.

In many countries nowadays many young people and drifting away from pursuing teaching. it seems the public is losing interest in this particular field, there are many reasons firstly due to workload and underpaid jobs, and secondly the high demand for other professions in the market.we can combat this situation by some measures discussed below.
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All over the world, the rich are becoming richer and the poor are becoming poorer. What problems does this cause? How can we overcome the problems of poverty? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The world has faced enormous growth in the past decade. In this competitive space, people are struggling harder for their daily needs. Certain groups think that moneyed people are earning more. Still, with a lack of knowledge and focus, needy people are not growing up in their economic status, but this can be solved by taking necessary measures.
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