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Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree

It is believed that government should have an allocation of their budget to railways rather than roads. I completely disagree with this notion because most developing countries are dominated by road-based vehicles and roads are more universal and wide purpose when compared with rails.
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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Many people assume that the amount of waste in households now is less than it should be. Following this, there is one method which is the duty of the government to improve the recycled trash by making legalized demands. I believe that more waste will be recycled if the government set obligatory and encourage citizens as frequently as possible.
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some people say that in all levels of education from primary schools to universities too much time is spent on learning facts not enough on learning practaical skills do you agree or disagree?

Some people the view that in all levels of education from primary schools to universities too much date is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. While other people and also a member of experts think that is not true.I will discuss both sides of the essay before my point is drawn at the end.
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Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

Opinions vary on the topic of exchanging goods, businesses and information between nations across the globe. While some contend that it is a beneficial move as a country can build its economic status and could socially expand, others counter that such a trend could harm a nation’s identity. However, I agree with the former view as it has enormous advantages.
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Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person?

Nowadays, more and more people are getting addicted to social networks which prevent communication in real life. This essay will examine the main causes of it and possible solutions to the problem.
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(22/10/2016) Some people believe that people have the right to university education, and government should make it free no matter what their financial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people hold the belief that university education should be made free for everyone despite their financial status. While this idea may be beneficial, I partly disagree with such a point of view. In this essay, I will delve deep into both sides of the argument and give out my logical conclusion.
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some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of High School programs( for example working for charity improving the neighborhood for teaching sports to younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree

Many people argue that neighbourhood cannot be improved until this cannot be a mandatory lesson for children in their academics at the school. I strongly believe that this would make a dramatic change in society if this has been included.
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Some people think that while travelling foreign country one shouldn’t stay in hotels because you cannot grasp the culture. Give reasons, prevalent example from personal life and your opinion.

Without any doubt, society is divided into two groups as per the distinct mindsets of different people. Therefore, this has become a debatable issue whether to stay in a hotel or other local accommodations when travelling to other countries. This essay will not only shed light on both perceptions but also my point of view will be elaborated.
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One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you think governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem?

The world population volume is emerging rapidly severe in numerous nations and countries. Although extensive growth of inhabitants threatens myriad societies and species, its devastating consequences can be combated triumphantly. This discourse appraises some of the troubles caused by humans on the entire planet and nominates some viable remedies to curb the grave concerns.
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Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people with a better education. Agree or disagree?

An immensely vexed curiosity in the contemporary epoch today pertains to whether to penalize an offender or cultivate it. There is no denying the fact that prison learning has a plethora of superior influences. I firmly coincide it is an affirmative tendency and withstand the stated notion. This discourse will further elucidate my assertions in the forthcoming paragraphs.
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IN THEIR ADVERTISING,BUSINESSES NOWADAYS USUALLY EMPHASISE THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ARE NEW IN SOME WAY WHY IS THIS? DO YOU THINK IT IS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?

THERE IS AN INCREASING TREND THESE DAYS AMONG DIFFERENT FIRMS TO EXPLAIN THE LATEST TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR PRODUCTS. THIS ESSAY WILL DISCUSS WHY IS IT SO AND I PERSONALLY THINK THAT THE POSITIVE EFFECT OUTWEIGHS THE NEGATIVE ONES.
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The majority of news being reported is bad news. Why do you think so? Should bad news be banned?

In the modern era of times, it is very common that one can find the news of a rape or even murder as the headline of a newspaper. More specifically, one can find most of the headlines are negative. I think this is because negative news has much appeal among people, and I personally believe such kinds of information delivery should be banned.
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Scientific Research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Now we are living in a technological era, where it's common to conduct several research in many sectors like, education, medication, communication etc. It is a controversial issue whether scientific research should be established and run by a public authority or the private sector. However, I strongly believe that all sorts of technical experiments should be continued by central policymakers. I will provide arguments in favour of my statements in the forthcoming paragraphs.
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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some people argue that some socially serious issues may cause when people live in countries where they have to use a different language. While I agree with the point of view that using a foreign language may lead to some difficulties, I do not think that problems caused by this language barrier can not be tackled.
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In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. TO what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In certain nations, the number is burgeoning of individuals who are getting unhealthy due to having an excessive amount of junk foodstuff. While I agree that governments must increase the expense of these types of cuisine, I would argue that only such measures are not sufficient to improve individuals' health.
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Some people are born to be a leader, others believe that leadership can be learned, Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, many believe that people are born to be a leader while others think leadership can be learned from the institution. This essay will discuss both views and will provide my opinion in the end.
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Nowadays we can watch entertainment performance from the screens and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent days, technology plays a vital role in reality programs and people shows interest to watch their reality program from home instead of spending money on a live show.While few argue that seeing stage shows makes it more exciting,however,I strongly believe that watching live concerts through tv or projectors with the family is a convenient and cost-effective way for middle-class people.
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Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit cultural and tourist attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree with this view.

It is argued that an extra charge should be attached to foreign tourists who visit monuments in other countries. I strongly disagree with this view and will further state why in this essay.
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Some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

In present-day society, there has been much discussion about gender equality. Some people believe that it has already been made while others think that some progress can be made. In this essay, I will discuss both views and state my opinion.
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Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offence while other say they should be free to make noise without limitations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Noises are normal occurrences caused by both nature and human daily activities. Some people find that too many noises are offensive and should be illegal while some others claim their legitimate to make any sounds without any restrictions. In my opinion, the excessive turbulence could be marked as long as they do not cause any trouble to others.
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