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Life nowadays is generally much more stressful than in the past. Give some reasons why people suffer more from stress nowadays, and say what they can do to reduce it.

Nowadays, people are enduring from difficult situations; they are more stressed than ever before. In this essay, I will discuss why life has become so difficult, and how this situation can be changed.
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More and more people prefer to read ebooks rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the last few decades, the world has seen a dramatic development in technology,which influences our life in all aspects. After the invention of e-books there has been a steady decline in the habit of reading paper books. This essay will discuss the positive and negative aspects of the rise in reading e-books.
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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 be resolved?

The overweight people have increased nowadays. There is no doubt that people should take into account the problem of obesity. The essay will look at the reasons for this and propose some solutions.
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Many people believe that formal 'pen and paper' examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. What is your view of examinations? Give reasons for your answers.

It is often thought by a huge group of people that a paper based exam is not the most significant technique of testing an educational improvement. In my point of view, I believe that the formal way of examination is not effective.
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Some people get into debt by buying things they don't need and can't afford.What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem

Nowadays people are choosing to their desires and usually they are being competitive and jealous of whom is better than them in life. They often miss out what they actually need, but just focus on what they have to compare with others. That's why some people get into bad debt by many ways.
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Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behavior? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

Nowadays, people tend to buy a lot of things that they wouldn't need and end up owing huge amounts of money. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons for the same and the preventable actions that needs to be taken to solve this menace.
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More and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons for this? What are the solutions?

As the growth of food and beverage industry is becoming increasingly noticeable. It is undeniable that the vast majority of people would prefer drinking sugary drinks. This essay will discuss why this happens and will illustrate a couple of reasons to overcome this problem.
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In some countries, the number of people who visit art galleries is declining. What are the reasons for this? How can we solve this problem.

Nowadays people are excited to visit a place which is known for its past history, art for that their visit to a museum. Some people say that these numbers is reduced. The essay will discuss reasons for why this happens and steps to solve it.
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Nowadays, children watch TV more than they did in the past. What are reasons? Give solutions

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the frequency of watching television in children as compared to the past. This phenomenon has been necessitated not only by dual-income families, but also by the lack of other leisure activities for children. These reasons will be discussed in this essay, as well as suggesting some strategies to curb this.
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Discussion the reason why people define happiness differently and how to obtain happiness.

Presently there have been innumerable attempts to give definition and measure satisfaction in various contexts and pertaining to a wide range of disciplines. Consequently, I believe this divergent comes from each person's characteristics, and religious beliefs. In this essay, I would like to analyse why happiness means diverse to each individual.
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Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.

Nowadays, English has become an international language and a huge number of people prefer to study in English- speaking countries like the USA, the UK or Australia. This is because as social problems as well as the quality of the educational system.
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Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

The damage to the environment is increasing at an alarming rate mainly due to human activities. Even though a great deal of effort is now being made by governments all over the world, individuals also have a major role to play in the minimizing global environmental hazard.
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ome people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people's private life while other's think it should be controlled? Discuss both views

Media plays an important role in everybody's life. Some people argue that print media have the authority to write details about celebrities personal life while others think that it should be controlled. This essay will analyse both views with examples.
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Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private life, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views

Many commentators believe that the media possess the right to publicize an individual’s personal life. In contrast, others would argue that this authority should be limited. Both these schools of thought hold valid arguments, which will be discussed before a personal stance being presented.
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Children engaged in sport are often overloaded with physical activity or get serious traumas. What are the reasons of this? What solutions can you suggest?

The youth who are keen on doing sports frequently put too much effort into this activity or get severely injured. In this essay I will try to find out the causes of these consequences and indicate what can be done to avoid them.
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In olden days people used to wear clothes which were local to their culture. Nowadays everyone is wearing every kind of clothes. Is this a positive or a negative development?

In this expeditiously evolving world, clothes, which were once only a part of our lives, are now defining humans and their social status. People nowadays, are exploring and buying various kinds of clothes across the globe. This has led to a cultural shift. There are certain positive and negative developments attached to it.
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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.

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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