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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals.Others say there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Over the two or three decades, with the advancement of technology, mother nature has witnessed myriad issues.Some people believe that shortage of varieties of flora and fauna is the main cause for this, while others argue that there are lot more environmental matters to be considered.In this essay, I will consider both arguments and give my opinion.
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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? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?

Some individuals are of the opinion that professionals in the entertainment industry earn far too high wages or income than other experts. This essay agrees with the view that these icons are paid heavily when compared to other specialists in some other fields. This essay will first argue that these entertainers are being heavily rewarded for just having fun, unlike others in other fields, who have to put a lot of dedication into their work to achieve a productive fit. The essay will also submit that people in other vocations like medicine and law should earn better salaries than what they currently earn.
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As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have to started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on Earth. To what extent to do you agree with them? What alternative might there be to exploiting space for natural resources?

As the population on earth is increasing at a significant rate than previously, the natural resources are rapidly depleting. Some critics argue that looking for solutions in space is wrong while others claim that alternative solutions must be found on Earth. Although there are other methods of searching for such resources, I strongly disagree that solutions must be found on Earth.
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Some people feel that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sports stars are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?

It is believed by some that celebrities are paid exorbitant sums of money for their work compared to other professions. In this essay, I will explain why I agree with this statement as well as, explain other professions which I think should be compensated the same way.
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Some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the increasing number of preservation for wildlife, especially those for animals and birds, some people claim that the emphasis and spent are too much. However, others, including me, believe that these expenditures are necessary and inevitable.
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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 governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

Certain people opine that an insufficient amount of garbage is being reserved for reuse claiming that this can only be altered if the government made it a law for everyone. I agree with this notion because only when laws are enforced that can result in punishment for offenders as well as in limitations in what activities people can engage in if they fail to recycle their waste, can individuals improve their attitudes to recycling.
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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Updated news on television and newspapers are seen along with some photos, which many citizens feel are more attractive towards the topic. I completely concur with this statement. This essay will throw light on my views regarding this with reliable examples.
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Social media marketing can influence what consumers buy. Do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree?

For the majority of the global market, social platform applications have become very popular since their invention in the early 2000s. In my opinion, it cannot be argued that these applications such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook have become sources of information for these global social platforms.
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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, health becomes the top priority in everyone's life. Several considerations are examined, including improving public health through sports. Many believe that physical exercise is the primary prevention of diseases. However, there is an ongoing argument about whether it is the right approach or not. In my perspective, good health is not entirely from sufficient physical exercise, instead, a holistic approach is key.
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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 and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Citizenry tends to believe that studies of all stages right from the Montessori until the postgraduation, lot of time is given for teaching theoretical knowledge to students and less focus on pragmatic effects. I strongly do not concur with this statement. This essay will throw light on my views with relevant experiences.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Rising the cost of gasoline is the most effective method to deal with suffering from increased traffic and pollution. I completely disagree with this statement is to stop population purchasing petrol if they need their cars. However, there can be taken measures in order to improve public transportation and car-sharing.
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The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree and disagree?

It is often argued that alternative fuels have to be the number one global priority this time. In my perspective, although the need for fuels is really important for transportation, I totally disagree due to many global problems that are more crucial than the exploration and development of safe alternatives fuels, like poverty problems and the right education for children.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Rising the cost of gasoline is the most effective method to deal with suffering from increased traffic and pollution. I completely disagree with this statement is to stop people purchasing petrol if they need their cars. However, there can be taken measures in order to improve public transportation and car-sharing.
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Movies and television strongly influence the way people behave. Do you agree or disagree? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

People nowadays are surrounded by media, getting information, learning about news, being reported of the news. Some people believe that our behaviour is influenced by mass media, such as movies and television. In this essay, I will provide two factors for the idea, as well as explain why I find the idea understandable and reasonable.
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Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, while others feel that crime is being tackled effectively now. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

In this present generation, individuals are more prone to commit crimes and, hence people believe in taking more strict actions against the criminal as this would increase the fear of punishment which will therefore make a person stay away from crime. Nevertheless, people think that the government as well as the society has taken measures and therefore, this issue had been solved to a great extent. This essay will look at these opinions in a more detailed manner and will thereby reach a reasonable conclusion.
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Write about the following topic: Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today's world, undeveloped countries usually been given support by wealthy nations through funds, although it is argued that this does not tackle poverty and rich governments should look for other methods to help poorer ones. In my opinion, this statement has my agreement as just giving money alone can not solve the roots of unwealthiness.
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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime others however argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation of committing it should be always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. discuss both views and give your opinion.

As long as the justice existed, there are always been misjudging with criminal being undercharged, or uncharged, while honnest people were taken to prison unfairly. Justice though has always tried to be as accurate as possible and unbiased when pronuncing a sentence. Related to this, it is claimed that misconduct should be judged only based on the laws broken, although some say that each criminal should have a personnal jugment. In my opinion, this debate cannot properly be settled, as it will lead to both advantages and inconvenients. In this essay, I will go through both views.
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International travel is becoming cheaper and cheaper, and more countries are now opening their doors to foreign visitors. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

As the number of countries opening their doors to welcome tourists are increasing, the costs associated with international travelling are becoming more affordable. There are certain advantages and disadvantages of such a trend becoming popular. This essay will discuss both views with supporting arguments and examples. I strongly believe that such a phenomenon's benefits significantly outweigh the negative downsides.
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Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. Do you think the benefits of this outweighs the disadvantages?"

Nowadays, the number of students who want to move abroad for studies is rapidly increasing. in my opinion, I believe that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages because moving abroad is definitely a great opportunity for any student and it will have an insurmountable effect on his personality as well. in this essay, I will support my opinion with examples.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to understand ideas and concepts than it is for them to learn facts. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Even though there is a popular agreement that it is more important for students to learn facts rather than understand ideas and concepts fact, I have a different opinion. I definitely disagree with this. I feel this way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following essay.
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