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It is suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for society？

with technological advancement, plenty of equipment is contributing to our lives, for example, locomotives, giant gadgets, fridges, etc. Although a majority of consumers' attitude promotes such possession, I think the negatives of them outweigh the positives.
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Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

While some are of the opinion that childcare centres offer the best services for children whose age is under 5 years old, others claim that family members, namely grandparents can ensure that children are well taken care of. In my opinion, I believe that both daycare centres and family members can certainly be helpful in taking care of children.
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Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel like it should be purely optional. Discuss both these opposing views and give your opinion.

Some people think that sport is a necessary part of students, but others consider it to be totally optional. It is true that some children have health problems which cause they can not endure high-intensity sports. However, it is important that regular exercise can keep and improve one's health status.
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Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says housing facilities should be built instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The group of people that suggest planting trees inside cities are probably considering the effect that natural vegetation can have on people's mood and mental health. The opposing group possibly think about the effect this action has on housing prices, and how the cost of living should be decreased for everybody.
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Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Do you agree or disagree?

The deforestation of tropical forests negatively impacts both human and animal live. I agree that if continue cutting forests it will ultimately leads to the end of both races. In this essay, I will briefly explain my opinion.
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Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge. Others think that they should only study a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Education plays an important role in students' life. There is an opinion that older schoolchildren should have a variety of classes at school, rather than a few. This essay will explore the reasons for both points and provide my opinion.
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It is important for people to take riske, both in their professional lives and their personal lifes. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?

People’s achievements either individually or commonly are dependent on their decision. Therefore, it is argued that folk should be risk-seekers in their life. in my assumption, it would be more likely people in this manner will face success or at least satisfaction with varied experiences.
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Increasing the prices of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Some people insist that raising the price of petrol is the ultimate solution to traffic and pollution problems. However, I disagree with the idea.
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some say that because many people are living much longer , the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Due to advancements in science, the age expectancy of men and women has been raised considerably, and many thinkers have an opinion that the retirement age should also be increased so that people can manage their finances in their older age without any trouble. I wholeheartedly disagree with the statement as older people do not have enough capacity to work.
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Many people use social media every day to keep in touch with friends and get social news. Do you think the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages?

With the development of the internet, more and more social media were widely used by human beings. While some people argue that it may bring about some positive impacts, I believe that they are more likely to contribute to negative influences.
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Some people say that in our modern age because of advancement in digital technology it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills, but others believe handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss these views and state you opinion.

It is an undeniable fact that the latest advancement in innovations has brought significant changes in our routine life. It is often argued that because of these advancements, the handwriting abilities of humans are not imperative for survival. However, others believe that this quality still has a vital role to play. In the following paragraphs, I will accord in favour of the latter view with necessary examples to support my opinion.
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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write at least 250 words.

Whilst some individuals believe that marketing can easily convince people to purchase things, others think that it has become so conventional that most people likely to ignore it. I agree with the latter opinion that ongoing advertising techniques are widely shared on the internet and because of this, most people genuinely understood the motive behind it.
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It is better to have one true friend than all the acquaintances in the world. Do you agree or disagree with this statement

Although there is a consensus that the methods to strengthen friendships have been modified especially in this contemporary era. It is a contentious issue whether we should only focus to make one friend rather than having a more intimate person in life. My view coincides with both propositions for a number of reasons.
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Some people think that government should ban dangerous sports, such as sky diving and rock climbing.Do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that authorities should restrict doing dangerous sports, however, I believe they should not ban them because they are not that harmful and bad for people and serve as a source of income for someone.
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Some doctors show it is important for the old people to have regular exercise. However, some old people cannot get enough exercise. Why do you think this happens? How can old people be encouraged to exercise regularly?

It is true that these retired people are deprived of the power and freedom to exercise frequently despite the nonnegligible importance of getting involved in exercising. There are many reasons behind this trend, and governments and societies should make much more effort to help them.
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Plastic shopping bags are used widely and have caused many environmemtal problems. Some say they should be band To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Environmental preservation has been a growing concern in human life, therefore, environmentally damaging materials like plastic bags should be taken into consideration. In this trend, it is suggested that plastic bags should be forbidden and I strongly agree with this statement.
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Some people believe that what children watch on television influences their behaviour. Other say amount of time spent watching television influences their behaviour. Discuss both views and give own opinion

Television has been an entertainment medium for a long time ago. With the further advancement in technologies and twenty-four availability of TV media, people started spending more time watching varieties of shows. This did not spare even children and now these days, the media is attracting them with the shows of their interests. Considering this as an issue, many people debate these days regarding behavioural modifications of children due to video serials. This essay will discuss both the viewpoints and my opinion with supportive ideas.
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Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent days, it is not even surprising when we see vehicles without drivers. We can see such kinds of vehicles in a wide range of usage from auto-controlled cars to military drones. In this essay, I am planning to consider the advantages and disadvantages of this fact.
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Some children spen hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case ? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, it is very common to observe children spending several hours daily on their smartphones. This is a dangerous addiction to social networks, online games, internet in general. It is a phenomenon that has both beneficial and negative aspects that must be analysed by who is in power in society, besides parents, teachers, etc.
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Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than studying online at home. Do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that group studying in a real classroom can bring more benefits to students, compares with online studying in personal spaces. In my opinion, this statement is totally worthwhile to be discussed further and adopted by the masses.
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