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ii. #Health - "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (IELTS 2, AC)

The key element for individuals to live a longer life is to stay healthy. Nowadays, people are concerned about their health status same as their country's government. They spend an enormous amount of funds on providing cures. As professionals say it is essential to have prevention rather than cure, and I agree with this fact. In the following paragraphs, I will provide some reasons to support my opinion.
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Schools are no longer nescessary because children can get so much information available through the internet, and they can study just well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is often considered that adolescents do not need school learning hence all the information is available from online sources. Thus I dissent from the notion which further leads to a logical conclusion.
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Biotechnology companies all over the world are developing different types of genetically modified (GM) crops. However, not enough is known about these crops on our health and the environment. Interfering with nature in this way should be prohibited. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that nowadays biotechnology is one of the popular and fascinating fields of science. More exciting about it is that genetically modified products give opportunities and benefits to science, medicine, agriculture along with product industry. However, there are some thoughts that they have disadvantages for humans and the environment as well. I totally agree with this statement and this essay will outline reasons and examples for that.
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Some people think it is more important to spent money on roads and motoways than public transport system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The efficiency of transportation systems plays a key role in determining how a country operates on a national and international scale. Although many individuals will argue, that with the population growth there is a need for more diverse forms of public transport. I am of the belief, that prioritising infrastructure is much more important for a country in order for it to develop. This essay will showcase my views on the matter.
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Some people feels that entertainer such as film stars, pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money. 1. Do you agree or disagree. 2.Which other types of jobs should be highly paid.

Money dominates society to fulfil their needs. Every person has their own way of earning. But the community who belong to the art field might get huge amounts of money even though there is a number of other jobs which have many responsibilities.
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Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many small and local businesses are under threat by the booming development of supermarkets in some countries. Some may worry that local communities are going to extinct soon if the local business is out of the market. Although the local business does contribute to the local communities, I disagree with the idea that it is the end for them.
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There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays children are under pressure to succeed in academics. Thus, some individuals believe that the school should not include non-academic subjects in the coursework, aiming to increase students' concentration in academic work. From my perspective, the non-academic modules should continue to be offered in the institution and this essay will illustrate the reasons.
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Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?

These days, exchanging international students is debatable. Although there is a number of benefits to this trend, I believe the drawbacks involved are more.
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Many people feel that students should learn from online materials while others feel that it is better to use printed materials. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

In this contemporary era, due to the evolution of the electronics and computer industries, online education has become one of the most popular methods of teaching. While the majority of society accepts that computer-based learning is essential for students, some critics argue that traditional paper-based learning has more advantages. According to my experience as a student and a teacher, I strongly believe that students should utilize online resources in order to have a better learning experience.
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In many countries senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Some people think this is not justified. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, wage defines the living lifestyle and standard of a person. Likewise, if you earn more you have more respect and everyone like to take advice from you. As a result, competition increased among the young generation and they are running after it yet senior positions are more highly paid than young workers in the same company; this trend is followed in many countries but some people show disagreement with this idea. I completely agree with this idea and in this essay, I will support my opinion with examples.
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SOME PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE CHANGES AND PREFER TO DO THINGS THEY ARE GOOD AT, WHILE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE TAKING RISKS AND TRYING NEW THINGS. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.

It is indeed a fact that to enhance knowledge and become successful, people should take risks. However, some individuals do not like changes in their isolated lives and prefer those things in which they are good. Although, others like trying new things as well as taking risks. In this essay, I will discuss both these views and give my opinion in conclusion.
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Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low- cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?

Travelling by air has become more popular in the last few decades, thanks to the affordability of cheap flights. It has created some positive impacts such as boosting the local economy of the tourist destinations but it also comes with some drawbacks like air pollution and more airports being constructed. Some people think the government should impose higher taxes on low-cost commercial flights in order to tackle the problem, but I do not think this approach is totally workable to reduce air traffic.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

As with any other, reward grades are a very important thing in a process of a student's education. Getting knowledge could be different in every particular country but at the same time, it has lots of similarities. In my opinion one of them is marks.
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Some people think that higher institutions should concentrate more on academic subjects such as history e and physical science while others say that they should concentrate on practical subject such as mechanics and cookery etc. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Different people have different perspectives on subjects that are taught at academic facilities. Some people believe that focus should be put on academic subjects such as history and physical science in higher education. However, according to other individuals, higher institutions should focus on practical subjects such as mechanics and cookery. Although pupils can gain deep knowledge from academic subjects, in my opinion, schools should concentrate on practical subjects. These subjects can help students find a job.
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Some people think that health care should be free for everyone. Others think that people should pay for their medical costs themselves. Discuss both the views with your own opinion.

Healthcare is one of the basic necessity for human beings and discussions on its affordability has been discussed over a period of time. Whilst some folks believe that it must be free of cost there are others who think otherwise. This essay will discuss the merits of both views and my viewpoint will be shared.
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Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

These days, most students learn many school subjects, not only academic topics like math or language but also non-academic, such as science food and how to prepare it. However, not least have their opinion that students should spend more time on important subjects, particularly academic matters. I believe academic and non-academic subjects should be balanced, and this essay will explain both views.
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Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community . They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

These days many youngsters are contributing to society by doing help of people freely. A number of individuals have thought that every youth should participate in doing a job voluntarily in their spare time to support the local people of society. According to them doing such tasks will be beneficial for everyone who belongs to the community and each juvenile as well. I agree with the given statement which I shall explain in upcoming paragraphs.
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Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefits of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Animal medical testing has long been controversial, and there is ongoing discussion over whether it would be beneficial or not in many nations. I believe that using animals in experiments benefits society.
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In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree?

In many countries, smoking is made illegal in public places, and for that, many people believed that band is justified, I agree with the given statement because many people are getting cancer due to smoking and a lot of others are affected by passive smoking. we are going to discuss this in detail.
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In many countries women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree?

It is sometimes argued that women don’t get married nowadays as they can earn enough money and no longer need economic stability by marrying someone. In my opinion, I disagree with the statement because I believe that some other reasons are contributing to the situation.
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