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People in the current generation are not fit and active. This will cause health problems in the future. What could be the reasons for the inactivity and suggest solutions for this issue.

The present younger generation is not very physically active and as a result, they are more vulnerable to various health related issues in the future. The modern lethargic lifestyle is responsible for several medical problems, that arise due to lack of physical exercise and fitness. There are several reasons for this negative change in habits and this essay will discuss the causes for the inactivity and also, recommend solutions for this problem.
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Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think that it is good, while others think it has some disadvantages. Discuss both views.

Today’s world, sponsoring sports clubs and players has become an effective way of advertisement of companies and their products. There are those who believe that this method has a significant impact on companies and society, others think it is not. This essay will examine both sides of the argument.
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Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

I BELIEVE, DEFINITELY IT IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE OPENMINDED COMMUNITY, BECAUSE EVERYOEN OWNS A FREEEDOM OF FREE SPEAKING OF THEIR THOUGHTS. THIS ESSAY WILL DISCUSS NUMEROUS REASONS BEHIND THE STATEMENT IN THE FAVOR OF FREEDOM WITH SPECIFIC NOTIONS IN DETAIL.
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Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Modernisation and technological developments have led to worldwide globalisation and as a result, it has impacted the lives of people in a positive way. However, some people do argue that, this change has damaged the society and hence, discourage it strongly. In this essay, I will discuss the several ways in which globalisation has helped in shaping the modern society and will support my opinion with relevant examples.
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High stakes English language tests, such as IELTS, are increasingly being delivered on the computer. Do the advantages of computer-based testing outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience?

In these recent years, standardised English language test, such as IELTS is leaning towards computer-based testing. While this might be a disadvantage to some, I believe the advantages outweigh the negatives. In this essay, I will elaborate my opinion.
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Many companies use advertisements to increase sales. What are the main reasons that make an advertisement effective? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for society.

The use of adverts has become increasingly popular amongst many companies to boost their profits. This essay will outline the various factors which are needed to make an advertisement more effective, and also, discuss why this approach contains equally significant merits and demerits.
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In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Our children are the future of our communities, therefore they should be taken care of in all possible ways especially in the educational sectors. Generally speaking, although the traditional teaching methods have proven to be successful and have resulted in having great inventors and scientists in Europe and the globe, however, some modern civilizations have developed new educational programs which integrate more practical exercises in order to equip our youth with the skills they require in the professional field. In my case, I favour so much these approaches for many reasons which would be elaborated later due to the great added values these developments supply. Therefore, schools must be ready to gradually induce these initiatives to their coaching methods below to attain these desired outcomes.
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Even though doctors all over the world agree that fast food is bad for people’s health more and more people are eating it. 1) Why are more people eating fast food? 2) What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples

Although medical practitioners around the globe are of the opinion that junk meal is terrible for human well-being, the populace eating it has increased. There are a myriad of factor responsible for the rising population who prefer consuming takeaway, however, various measures can be taken to cap how the public eats unhealthy snacks. This essay will elaborate on the grounds why people consume a ready meal and its possible remedy.
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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 or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Obesity is becoming an insisting problem that collides with the developed countries mainly. There is an increasing number of children in the first-world nations who are becoming fat. It is considered as a serious problem for the developed countries. In this essay, I am going to show the reasons behind such an increase and the consequences of obese children in wealthy countries.
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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?

Metropolitan cities face a serious inconvenience to live in, in terms of qualitative aspects of life, nowadays. This essay will discuss the reasons and suggest some solutions to overcome this issue.
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WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 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? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

It is often viewed that all nations have disadvantaged people and every nation to implement various methods to tackle this problem. The primary reason for the widespread poverty is that lack of employment opportunities in many nations, and the most viable solution is to generate more job positions by developing the nation more economically.
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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?

Colours have a tremendous effect on the mood, as it stimulates the brain to behave in a certain manner. There are a numerous research papers confirming the results, hence it is important to lay emphasis on the hues and texture of the offices and public buildings. This argument is extremely true, and it increases individuals' productivity and well-being to a great extent. This essay will elaborate the importance of colour schemes in any establishment, private or public and its impact on the peoples' well-being and increased productivity.
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Write about the following topic: 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? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is no doubt that, World has an adequate share of poor population. While there are some countries who have succeeded in reducing the proportion of poor people, There are still many countries whose major population are poverty stricken. In this essay, we will discuss some of the reason of poverty and what can be the measures to help it.
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In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development.

A majority of local shops are being closed in recent years due to the shift over by citizens to visit shopping malls and centres for their daily goods and shopping. This trend is still continuing, and I treat this as a positive phenomenon in society, as the quality of goods can be assured with branded and renowned shopping malls.
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The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being over weight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overweight people in society. How can this problem be solved.

Nowadays obesity is becoming a major issue in society. Increase in weight may lead to cause serious diseases and even death. This essay will discuss the reasons and some solutions, which we can use them to overcome this issue.
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More and more people want to own famous brand name cars, clothes and other items. What are the reasons for this? Is this a negative or positive trend?

With the rapid advancement in technology in the last century, the markets are flooded with enormous varieties of products and consumables. A growing number of people are interested in buying branded vehicles, dresses and other items. This essay will explain in detail, the causes of the brand preferences of individuals and the various disadvantages behind the same.
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People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?

Even though as a part of nature, each human being has a great responsibility to understand and protect the environment in which the humankind are living, the important role of natural world in our daily life has been neglected by people around the globe in the last few decades. This dereliction of duty has had several impacts not only on the fate of the biodiversity of the planet, but also on the living conditions of every human on earth. In this essay, I will discuss the main reasons that cause humans’ ignorance towards environmental matters and offer some measures to tackle this problem.
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People in the current generation are not fit and active, which will cause dangerous problems in the future. What could be the reasons and suggest solutions for this issue.

In this modern era, the populace are not in good physical shape and energetic because of that it will create hazardous issues in the upcoming years. The primary reason of this phenomenon is the sedentary lifestyle in many countries and the most viable solution is a public awareness campaign to younger ones about the dangers of unhealthy life.
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In some countries ,children have very strict rule of behavior,while in other countries they are allowed to do anything they want .to what extent children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples .

It is often argued that the young ones should be made to follow strict rules of conduct, while others argue that they should be granted the freedom to express themselves freely and not follow any guidelines. First, This essay will discuss that children reared under the strict rule of conduct are more stable and enjoy a healthy relationship with their parents. Second, it will discuss how children who are allowed the freedom from rules live to be more emotionally independent and happy individuals.
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International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

With the advent of the internet, users nowadays can easily access a massive amount of information just by a click on the button. Nevertheless, some people assert that the heavy reliance on the internet for information would bring more harm than good. From my perspective, I would argue that it has benefits and drawbacks in equal measures.
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