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“It is better to know a little about many subjects than to know a lot about one subject.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It has been argued that a person who knows a little about many topics will perform better than someone who knows a lot about just one specific topic. I partially do agree with this statement.
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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, many people are moving to foreign countries to study or jobs. When you live in a foreign country if you don't know the language has some social problems as well as practical problems. I agree with that point and these reasons will be discussed in the below paragraphs.
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Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Recently, several people suffered from various diseases spite seeing a health professional, they prefer natural remedies. Although sometimes this method alleviates their pain occasionally, but not completely cured. This essay will discuss, why trends exacerbate this problem instead of solving it.
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Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Over the past few decades, because of the innovation of different technologies, substantial changes have happened in human life. Some researchers advocate that in the future automobiles will be functioned with computers without human involvement. From my point of view, I consider it a positive development.
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It is better if an extended family for example uncle aunt grandparents are involved in a child upbringing than just parent alone. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

It's considered by some people that, it's better for the kid to be bred by his extended family rather than his parents alone. In my opinion, I partly agree with this, I think involving the extended family will weaken the child's character, which is a disadvantage, but on the other hand, it will help the parents to teach the young kid the values of the family and good behaviour and count as an advantage.
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News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?

These days, it has become a common practice to provide some kind of visual presentation to illustrate the information about the article or news in the media world. Some people think that the pictorial presentation in newspapers is more functional than text description. I agree with this view for certain reasons such as more informatic and authenticity of the graphical prints of the news.
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In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

In recent years, there are many criminal cases have been reported by the US authorities and majorities of them occurred during the late-night hours. Many people keep the view of imposing certain restrictions for young people to go out alone after midnight provided any adult comes with them. I believe that this is the appropriate viewpoint to protect adolescents from the bad influence and being victims of any criminal act.
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Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, many people tend to use alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting normal doctors. In my view, I think this development has many negative opinions, and this essay will outline my reasons.
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In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe that it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

It is undeniable that the population has been growing and housing are needed in the countryside where there are enough spaces to build them. However, it is urged by some people that protecting those outskirt areas is vital to maintaining the green belt. In my perspective, I believe that keeping the landscape is paramount, and in this essay, I will explain the reason for my view.
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Some people feel that entertainers like film stars, pop musicians or sport stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?

It is considered by some that artists like actors, musicians or sports players are overpaid. I strongly agree that they are highly compensated. In my opinion, jobs which play an important role in society should be paid highly.
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Students learn far more from teachers at schools and universities than from other sources such as the Internet and TV programs. Do you agree or disagree?

As society is advancing by leaps and bounds, the attitude people adopt toward education has undergone a noticeable and far-reaching transformation. Under this circumstance, an absolute consensus is hardly reached as to whether students are equipped with more knowledge by teachers or media sources such as the Internet and TV programs. For my part, I side with the former to a larger extent based on the following sound reasons.
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Being a celebrity such as famous film star or sports personality bring problem as well as benefits.Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems.

It's considered by some people that being famous has its advantages and also disadvantages. In my opinion, I completely agree with this. to be a celebrity like a movie star or sports personality has both sides, drawbacks like losing their private life and always being under judgment. But on the other hand, it also has benefits like wealth and fancy life.
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The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinges upon one’s privacy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In the current scenario, social media platform is a great source to connect the community via many applications, many families consider it as the main part of their life. On the other hand, it can also kill our privacy when is not used properly. In my point of view, some online sections are prohibited and take our privacy as personal data has been shared with some unknown persons . In the following essay, I will discuss both statements further.
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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social prblems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statements?

Nowadays, many people are moving to foreign countries to study or work for a job. When you live abroad, language is very important. Without language, we definitely have some social problems as well as practical problems. I agree with that point, and these reasons will be discussed in the below paragraphs.
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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Regarding the materials which should be taught in universities, always been a disagreement between people; some people believe that university syllabi only should consist of practical and helpful materials which could be beneficial for pupils’ future careers, yet others think that pupils ought to be free to study whatever they want. In the following, I am going to discuss both points of view and present my verdict on them.
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In some countries, people waste a lot of food that they have bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food in that way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?

While famine is a dangerous issue some countries face and struggle with due to poverty, food waste, on the other hand, is a problem that is faced in some other countries, particularly the rich ones. This essay will discuss in the following paragraphs why people misuse large amounts of aliments and what can be done to reduce the number of meals thrown away.
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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

There have been some debates on whether people should against the natural rules and prevent animals from extinction. This essay is going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the issue and give my own opinions at the end of the article.
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In some countries, if people need to find work, they have to move away from their families and their friends. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people think that if they have to find jobs, they need to move to new places independently from their families and friends, while some sociologists believe that this trend may cause more disadvantages than advantages. In my view, the pros of moving away from their comfort zones surpass the cons for several reasons.
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Certain personal qualities cannot be achieved through university studies. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples

It is fair to consider that knowledge acquired at university can certainly open some doors. However, without key aspects gained from life experience, it is unlikely to get far when it comes to personal development. This essay will explain why it is imperative to understand that high studies will not necessarily teach students personal qualities.
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air travel can travel only benefit the richrst people in the world.ordinary prople can get no advantage with the developmeny of air travel .to what do you agree or disagree

Nowadays, based on the novel developments of modern transportation means, air travel has been altered to be a crucial type of travelling in modern societies. Yet, there remains a contentious debate as to whether is it affordable for all members of society or just affluent ones can use it. I partially agree with this topic and will support my idea with more details and practical examples.
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