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Nowadays many countries have very cosmopolitan cities with people from all over the world. How can the government ensure that all these people can live together harmoniously? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

These days numerous nations consist international cities with folks around the worldwide. This essay will explain about what authorities could do in order to maintain the peace amid the people.
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Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true is this statement? How far does colour influence people’s health and capacity for work?

By far, different kinds of colours might somehow influence people’s emotions and it does find out by the psychologists for many years. Hence, the colours of some places like offices and hospitals should take into consideration while choosing the colours. This essay will first demonstrate the correlations between the colours and peoples' emotions, followed by an analysis of the influence on physical health and quantity of work.
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Some people think that the internet has brought people closer together while others think that people and communities are becoming more isolated. Discuss both sides

In the past few years, technology has taken the human race to a new level and the internet is one of them which had been adopted by people very quickly. It plays a crucial role in bringing mankind close to each other, whereas some believe that it is responsible for growing people apart too. This essay will elucidate both views.
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All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?

At the modern time, it is a common problem in all communities that citizens are getting fatter than before. This essay will try to analyse the reason behind this phenomenon and attempt to give solutions to confront this issue.
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With the help of internet and television, many people are becoming famous. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Include examples.

In this era of technology and innovation, tools like an internet and a television are becoming more accessible among the vast group of people, which give them an opportunity to be well-known. The discussion of whether this has a positive or a negative effect has been raised as it comes with a potential risk. However, I believe it is more beneficial for country's overall development.
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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society? How this problem be solved?

Nowadays, a myriad of people are facing critical health issues owing to overweight. There are a huge number of reasons behind the same and this essay is going to elaborate, reasons after the growing weight of individuals, following the solution to the problems.
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There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes being committed each year. While some think that the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss the both views.

Crimes in layman’s terms, are actions – molesting, stealing, murdering, breaking the law. It is said that the global rate of serious crimes committed annually is increasing exponentially. Some people believe that the best way to deter is to use the death penalty, whilst some think there are other measures, such as educating the audience can reduce the uprising numbers.
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It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is clear that the right amount of work-life balance improves one's productivity at work. While there are people who think that to be successful, they need to dedicate their lives to their job without distractions; there are others who believe that unity between job and family is necessary which I agree. In this essay, I will discuss why a work-life balance is essential to reduce stress and bring families closer.
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some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertainment and ecological important. Discuss both views.

It is widely held that zoos are increasing rapidly across the world; as a consequence, it metamorphosed into a moot point that the existence of the menagerie is an efficient way to maintain the ecological cycle along with recreation purposes, while others argue that it is not fair to the poor animals. Notwithstanding, this discourse delves into both standpoints, and subsequently, will explore my own perspective, accordingly.
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In some countries, men and women are having children at later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development ? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?

The trend of giving birth to the baby at the early age is changing now a day. Parents are willing to produce kid, at a much later age as compared to the past. There are many factors which support this approach, and their merits of this trend engulf the demerits.
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The quality of life in large cities is decreasing. What could be the reasons behind this? What measures can be taken to resolve this problem?

Metro cities are the places, where most of the people like to settle, as they provide comfort and high standard of life. However, it has been found that, the standard of living in these mega cities is decreasing due to many factors like, overcrowding, pollution and many more, although these problems can be resolved by taking certain positive steps.
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Do the dangers derived from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages. give reasons and examples in your answer.

Some individuals believe that utilising certain chemical compounds in foods come with more loss than gain.This essay will discuss why this is false and explain how it's more beneficial to have modified produce in our shelves.
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some universities now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online . Is this a positive or a negative development ?

Online education has opened new avenues for both the students and the universities. Higher internet speed and better connectivity, has increased the popularity and acceptability of online courses across the world. This essay would give reasons why this is a positive development in the field of education.
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Every country has poor people, and Every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for world poverty? How can the poor be helped?

Poverty is a major concern for many developing nations. After trying various methods still, this problem is rising rapidly and become a global issue. This essay will discuss the causes of this problem and suggest ways to tackle it.
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some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language

People tend to think differently on a single issue as some suggest, that learning a foreign dialect assists one to work or exercise in a foreign country while others dictate that the aforementioned is not the only purpose to research language. In my opinion, understanding the culture and behaviour of non-native motivates one to master a foreign style.
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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society? How can this problem solved?

The amount of individuals who are at a danger of major health issues because of obesity is growing. This essay will firstly suggest that carelessness towards fitness due to lack of knowledge is the principle cause of this problem and secondly, creating a sense of awareness for the same is a possible solution.
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Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides.

At the current time, it is very common that people looking after themselves. Some of them saying that physical activity is more effective in improving well-being, while the others keeping eye on the healthy diet.
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Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Increased heat and melting of polar ice and evaporation of water from the water bodies are well known results of the global warming. It is the fatal condition to deal with. However, there are numerous provokers for harmful gases in the atmosphere, and many solutions can be deduced by people as well as responsible authorities. The subject has justified further.
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culture is similar around the world. What is the reason? Is it a positive trend or a negative trend?

Globalisation has its effects around the world, with the increase in interaction between countries, tourism and the rising access to the internet, has led to an awareness of global practices. This has provided more freedom to people while making choices and to the integration of cultures. There are some positive and negative effects of these practices.
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Should governments or teachers be responsible of what is to be taught in schools? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

Fundamental's of modern education system is decided by the local authorities. Although, this statement is true in most of the government funded institutes, but these are exceptions for private schools. Let's have a discussion on the both types of school systems in details.
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