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In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree?

Smoking is a major issue across the world. Public smoking has now been banned by many nations. I agree with making people go out of the building to light a cigarette as it helps to cut down smoking and keeps the common area neat and tidy.
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Some people believe that 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 situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Several people trust that a bad position is better to accept.This can be with lack of money or unsatisfying with the job. Few argue that improving those positions is profitable for them. I think people should accept it first then they might look for a job that will matter. Some ideas relate to the money issue.
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Nowadays, experience is more valued in the workplace than knowledge in many countries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

There are countries in which experienced workers are hired easily instead of those who have been well instructed and educated obviously, there are kinds of employments as persons to develop them also should take into consideration different aspects. Therefore I am in disagreement to that extent, and I believe that not always there are more advantages than drawbacks due to the following reasons that I will explain here.
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Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?

In this present world, the usage of technology is constantly on the rise. Even classrooms are among the many places that enjoy the usage and benefits of technology. I completely disagree that classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Analysing the incapability of disciplining classroom students with technology, as well as the limitation in the learning process of students taught with technology will prove this.
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Governments should spend money on railways than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

in the running days, some people believe that government should invest more in railway sections as compared to roads. I myself disagree with this point of view, I believe railways are better than roads among transportation systems all over the world.
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Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Based on the concerns regarding skyrocketing salaries that celebrities attain,some radices are uttered here to defend their rights in this realm as well as the reasons that they should not be paid these lucrative sources of revenue.Although,in my point of view,their income should be restricted.
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The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school, to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Teamwork has become a valuable virtue in many countries to the point that they try to bring up children with this skill. There is an argument that doing sports in a team is the best way for children to acquire that at school and I mostly agree with this idea.
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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

History is a necessary subject in most primary and high schools. While some others think that it is important to know about what happened in the old days, some others argue that it belongs to the past, and it is Science that defines the future. From my point of view, I think that it is important to learn, and most essential to learn from our past.
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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.

Some people believe that universities should give freedom of selecting subjects to students, others think that universities should simply provide lessons that are relevant to career prospects. In my opinion. In my opinion, the former idea is wiser than the latter one.
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Living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are concerned about life in the city. Whether living in big cities is bad for their health is a controversial issue. I agree with the view that living in the city could lead to various health problems for their citizens.
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Advances in technology have improved our lifestyle Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

Technology has changed the way people used to think earlier. It is inevitable to say, technology has been playing a pivotal role in improving our standard of living. I, partially agree with the statement because advancement in technology has also brought a lethargic attitude of humans toward life. This essay will take into consideration both points and point out some valid reasons for the same.
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Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor, while others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people believe that modern technology is widening the gulf between rich and poor, whereas others feel that it is bridging it. I agree with the former point of view because technology by and large benefits wealthy people.
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Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV has bad influences, so this kind of infornation should be restricted on the media. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

The precedence of an advertisement on news channels and magazines in the current age which was always a hotly debatable topic has now become more controversial while copious folks claim that offence related advertisements have an adverse influence on the people so it should be banned or restricted while critics argue that it should not be stopped it's only for entertainment. In my, opinion the formal propositions appear to be more rational and this essay will further elaborate my views on the positive and negative impacts of this trend and thus lead to a logical conclusion.
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Prison is the common way in most countries try to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people with a better education. Do you agree or disagree

Whereas in the majority parts of the globe,jails are a conventional approach for restricting the rate of delinquency,some people allege that enhancing humans' education can be more fruitful to tackle this issue.Although,in my point of view,a corporation of both is required to decrease the number of criminal activities.However,different aspects are explained here.
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many people believe that a university education is necessary for a good career. do you agree or dis agree? what other factors can contribute to a good career?

Education is the ultimate resource to live in the modern world. A number of people think that graduation is compulsory to gain good knowledge and to be well-settled in life. I strongly agree that due to technological developments in society school learning is not sufficient to build a career.
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The education of young people is highly prioritised in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write and read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The economy of governments hugely depends on the literacy of their citizens. There is a debatable concept that whether the investment by the government should be allocated to the education of the young generation or the older generation who are illiterate. I suppose this money should be invested in the education of both generations equally and the reasons behind this will be provided in this essay.
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Many university graduates cannot find job in their chosen profession. what factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?

When young people are choosing what subject to study at university, most of them hope they will find a great job upon graduation. In reality, many fresh degree holders fail to find work in their field and some are even forced to take up below graduate jobs. In my opinion, the root of this problem lies in the outdated higher education system that should be modernised.
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Some People Say that Parents Should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

In this present world, it is believed by some that it is best to encourage children to take part in organized group activities and others reckon that they should be learning how to occupy themselves on their own. In my opinion, group activities are more beneficial to them. In this essay, both views and the main reason for my opinion will be discussed.
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People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everyone dreams of having a promising career that could lead to tremendous satisfaction. Some people believe that persistence and an early start would be the keys to achieving it rather than altering the job over some time. I cannot entirely agree with this outlook of staying glued to one's initial job trajectory and the reasons for my opinion will be elucidated in the forthcoming paragraph.
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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 or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In this contemporary epoch, whilst proponents believe that exchanging ideas and knowledge is pivotal to the world economy and knowledge, proponents have a diverse view. Personally, I believe that the current educational and economical would malfunction without a well-established connection. Hence, this essay will be demonstrating the underlying factors of this contention as well as my intuition.
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