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The average standard of people’s health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Health is one of the most important factors in life. It is said that in future, average people's life is going to be shorter. I agree with this point. now I will discuss why I agree with this point.
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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important and too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss on both views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by some people that revealing information as much as they can is beneficial in scientific research, business, and the academic world while others think that there is a considerable number of facts that are so crucial and expensive that they should not be shared easily. This essay will discuss both views and give my opinion.
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Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Universities should make it easier for such groups to enroll. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Getting into universities has always been quite challenging for the candidates from lower socioeconomic strata and among the countryside dwellers, however, this can be mitigated by these education centres by implementing schemes that would benefit them. The forthcoming paragraphs shall elaborate on my opinion of agreement towards simplifying the enrolment pathway for these students.
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Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The industry of tourism is the fastest growing industry and improving economies all around the globe but at the same time, it has negative effects which can cause local cultures and the environment to be often ignored. I partly agree with this statement because with an increasing number of tourists the countries' economy also increases however countries' local cultures and environmental factors can be impacted by tourism. Both of these viewpoints will be outlined in detail before concluding.
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The government should invest more money in teaching science than in other subjects for a country development and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that science plays an essential role in the richness of any country and policies should invest a huge amount of money in learning science. Most people may think that everything is based on science. Although teaching science is crucial for the advancement of world economies, there are many other important fields such as mathematics, business and justice services. I partially agree with this statement and will define my points of view ahead.
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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?

These days,it is a debatable topic that a child's upbringing should happen under the supervision of a joint family where all the family members included such as an uncle,aunt and grandparents rather with their parents only.I agree with the people who believe that a joint family has a brighter impact on a kid's growth.So, They can adapt to their own culture and good behaviour, as well as parents,can concentrate on their work easily.
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Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

According to some people, the demand for building farmlands, residential areas, and industries is far superior to land conservation for threatened wildlife. However, while I believe that as the world population rises so does the need for more space for inhabitants on Earth, I do not support the idea that animals’ habitats should be ignored and exploited.
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People think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

In more recent decades, we have seen an increase in the number of international sports competition events. It is true that there are some benefits for a country that hosts this event, but in my opinion, it will get many hide risks which would be carefully considered.
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It is sometimes said that people who do physically hard jobs should be paid as much as those with higher-level qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.

In today’s generation, salary is the most vital part of any employment. People who are employed in doing jobs that require extreme physical strength are paid less rather than those who have high-level qualifications. I partially agree with the earlier statement, and this essay illustrates both the opinions followed by the conclusion.
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Some people believe that all children should have a pet or an animal to look after. Other people disagree, however, saying that this depends on a child’s circumstances. Consider these opposing views, and give your own opinion.

These days, the number of pets is increasing day by day. Some folks tend to believe that children should keep pets in their homes. Other individuals think that it is not a good idea to keep animals. Although animals play an important role in our life, there are many opposing ideas associated with them. I agree with the idea to keep pets in our homes.
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Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Engineering sciences are striving hard to make such appliances that provide comfort to the world's population but for functioning these equipment external energy is required to operate which solely either comes from crude oil or from other sources of power generating resources. Currently in our surroundings petroleum oil is the monumental source of get-up-and-go; Nevertheless, The public is encouraging to consume renewable means of power. I think sustainable ways have more positive impacts than natural gas, In this essay, I will highlight the reasons behind this along with examples and draw a lucid conclusion, Thereafter.
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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether they have to cope with living with unhealthy financial situations or a low employment status rather than making it better. While in some ways it is true that for the subsistence families, undertaking the current position they have been in right now is less risky than fighting for better, I would argue that there are many practical ways that could revise the bad condition into better ones.
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Only governments can handle environmental problems as they are too great to be managed at individual level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is claimed that actions to resolve environmental problems that are beyond individuals’ capacity to manage, should solely be proposed by governments. However, while I believe that these issues are upscale, I do not agree that the problems lie under the umbrella of the governmental level only.
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Some people think that libraries are a waste of resource and money so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, some people have a negative idea about libraries because they believe that people do not have time to spend on library resources, whereas they think that hardware such as computers can be used to do the same function. This essay will discuss both these points and as an individual, I strongly disagree with the idea of using computers to share knowledge instead of libraries.
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Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Homeschooling families are becoming common in most parts of the world. Many people assume a traditional school is obligatory for all children, whereas some would design their own course of study for their children at home. In this topic, I will highlight reasons why homeschooling is a good choice or a wrong decision.
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In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause water and land pollution, and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

A highly controversial phenomenon today relates and society is divided into two groups as per the distinct mindset of different folk. Therefore, this has become a hotly debated issue of whether plastic bags should be banned. I firmly agree and withstand the vision and further elaborate my arguments in the forthcoming paragraphs.
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Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, although individual freedom is upheld, we greatly value rules and laws in society. The community could not work if all people are allowed to do anything they want. In my point of view, I totally agree with this statement for various reasons which should be carefully considered.
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Earlier technology developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent development ever will To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there are many updates in technology every period of time. Many people say that earlier technological equipment developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent development ever will. I completely disagree with this idea because I believe that the newest is always better than the old stuff.
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The development of modern technology in communication has benefited some people; however, others have had no benefits at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is thought by some members of society that recent developments in devices are beneficial for a particular quantity of people, while others consider that it is beneficial for humanity as a whole. I would say that I totally disagree with the first opinion.
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Companies should provide sports facilities for local communities. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays,many organizations are willing to putting efforts into their communal society.One of the most important facilities is the activities related to sports and social services.In my opinion, both the expenditures and local society can get an equal rate of benefits.
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