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More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Both animals and plants are on the verge of extinction or are on the brink of it. The main cause of this, simply in one word is mankind. In the course of this essay, we shall dig deep into this and also look into possible solutions.
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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?

Inhabiting in the birthplace gives a feeling secure and some people prefer to spend a lifetime in their hometown. There are some factors behind it, such as high emotional connection. However, there are some pros and cons to this approach of living, which are discussed in the following.
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Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How this problem can be overcome?

According to the fact that working lifestyle nowadays is more competitive and serious than before, so people have to devote more and more hours for their works in order to be desirable workers. As a result, some of them struggle to balance their professions and personal lives. This essay will discuss the causes of this issue as well as the possible solutions.
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Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and provide relevant examples?

Education is the backbone for any nations development. While some people feel that cultural arts subject teaching to be made mandatory for juveniles during their schooling, others think it is an absolute waste of time. In this essay, I will discuss both views and provide examples with reasons to support why the former one is better for society.
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Some people believe that using a bicycle as your main form of transport has a lot of advantages whereas others think it has many disadvantages. Discuss both views.

In today's advanced world,science and technology have helped improve all aspects of our life even in the mode of travelling system.Some decades back,people used to travel miles with bare feet,eventually, technology improved and even for short distances now people are using vehicles.Apparently,using a bicycle as the first mode of transport on a daily basis have its own merits as well as demerits.Both sides of this argument will be thoroughly analysed and discussed in this essay before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
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A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many individuals think that person with well-being usually eats more healthy meals, does enough workouts and lives without stress or burnout. Maybe it is a general thought about being healthy. In my country, it seems that Mongolians count as healthy person who weights a suitable weight and doesn't have any disease diagnosed by doctors. Now I will explain my opinion on what person is healthy.
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Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they are born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

The native place plays an important role in an individual's life, and a few people would like to live their entire lifespan in that place. There are interesting reasons for this, such as building strong relationships with the family. There are certain advantages and disadvantages to this method of living, which I will discuss in detail in this essay.
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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 ?

Recently, it is noticeable that most of the small stores shut down because of the fact that people prefer to visit mega stores which are caused harmful effects for those who own little businesses. However, I think it is a highly positive trend due to the contribution to the national economy so, I will outline in this essay why I consider that as a positive development.
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In some countries, more and more people becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

Being interested in researching the history of the home where people lives is an unusual trend in some countries. This essay will illustrate about reasons that push them to find out about the history of their home and how they search it.
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Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

currently, India is considered to have the second-largest population country all over the world. It is often believed that society has been increasing as the days are passing which leads to various crises. This essay will illustrate the major issues of overpopulation along with their solutions to be followed by the Constitution and by the citizens to overcome these issues.
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In some cultures, children are often told that 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.

For many years from now, in some societies parents teach their offspring to make an effort in everything so they can accomplish great things in the future. While this form of education is useful in many cases, there are some other situations in which tutors can create a wrong mindset on children, and, if the message is not well delivered, could create an opposite outcome. In this essay, we will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages that this tradition has on children.
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Some people believe that tourism promotes the economy while other argue that tourism destroy the environment. Discuss both views.

There are two controversial views about the tourism industry. While some consider that it damages the environment, others think that tourism benefits the economy of the nation. This essay will discuss both points of view and support them with reasonable examples.
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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

It is believed by some people that being in a new country as travelling or for ,jobs both result in learning the language of the goal country, while in another side it is taught that learning a foreign language can be learnt for other reasons. This essay discusses both sides and I am on the latter side.
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In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Recently, men and women around the globe are having children late in life because of reasons that include pursuing careers and furthering their education. Although there are benefits like gaining financial stability and job growth, I believe there are more drawbacks such as decreasing population, low fertility rate and suppressed economic growth in the said countries.
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We have long imagined the possibility that life exists on other planets . Do you believe that there is life in the universe outside of earth? What would be the implications of proving that alien life exists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

With the pace of 21st-century technology is lept to the level which was unimaginable a few decades ago . Due to the advancement in technology , we all start to believe that there is life existence on other planets . According to my opinion , I think that there is existence on the other globe , there are many ways to prove that there are creatures out of the globe .
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Nowadays more and more older people complete with younger people for the same jobs. What can be the reason for this? What would you suggest as a solution?

Competition between people who has a life experience and perspectively future employees becomes an actual theme over the world. This essay will examine the main causes of huge contend between 2 different generations and possible solution to this problem by changing the age of retiring.
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Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

With the growth of mental and physical diseases, the need for consulting with a professional has risen as well. Although some parties rather receive advice for their issues, instead of going to a clinic and visiting an actual physician. This might have numerous reasons, but I believe it could have some drawbacks in some cases.
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In many countries in the world people buy clothes and choose hair styles according to latest fashion. Why is this happening ? Is this a positive or a negative development?

It has become evident that a huge part of our world is now influenced by the fashion industry and that most adults but even teens choose how to style their hair and what clothes to buy based on the latest trends. The reason for what is going on is mostly the rise of new technologies, and I personally think that this can be seen as something negative.
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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. How important is it for children to learn to understand and appreciate nature? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Nowadays, the development of the modern lifestyle has resulted in social isolation between the new generation and less liability to outdoor activities as well. Furthermore, this consequence is capable of providing different negative impacts for the teens considering their mental health as well as their social life. I will discuss two main consequences of the proposed issue in this essay.
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Many people nowadays don't feel safe either when they are at home or go out. What are the reasons? What can we do to solve this problem?

Nowadays, social security is a serious problem, along with many people claim that they feel insecure when they go outside or even stay at home. In my opinion, the reasons why cause these issues are related to the economy; whereas some solutions can improve such situations.
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