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

Scientists say that the loss of plants and animals species were caused by environmental problems, while some believe that there is a lot more factor than global issues. However, this essay will include both perspectives.
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With The Increased Global Demand For Oil And Gas, Undiscovered Areas Of The World Should Be Opened Up To Access More Resources To what extent do you agree?

The global demand for oil and gas means the urgent need to find alternatives. Considering the incremental rise in the need for gasoline and oil, some people believe that further unexplored areas of our planet need to be looked into as a way of keeping up with demand. In my opinion, looking for unexplored parts of the earth is a good way to find fuel but other options like generating more electric fuel cells need to be prioritised.
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In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In the contemporary epoch, most people in some nations are deciding to live on their own than they did in the past. I believe that this is a negative development as people get detached from their families and society, and it also increases the crime rate among them.
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Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The children abilities are different, therefore, some believe they should be taught together to enhance their benefits. While others claim should separate talented children to provide them with a specific treatment. I completely agree with separating children to according their skills. This essay will discuss both views in depth in the following paragraphs.
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Museums should display art of their own country, or they should display art from all over the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Gallery and Museums all over the world should have some of their art and craft which does not belong to their own region but they belong to some other countries. According to my, there should be some guidelines and regulations at the global level so no country feelings are hurt.
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Many manufactured food and drinks products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, it can be found numerous kinds of snacks and candies in supermarkets that have not existed a decade ago. In this situation, some people claim these products such as different beverages and foods are being sugary during the production process, and we all know that sugar is one of the main causes of severe diseases like heart problems. So, it is suggested to increase these goods price in order to persuade society to consume them less. This essay has been written considering the disagreement of the writer with the posed statement.
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Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in the cities, while others disagree. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both views and give your opinion.

People, across the world, use different modes of transportation to commute.A few people think that a bicycle is the best way of transport in today's world, especially in cities, whereas, some other dissidents bring forward the notion that bicycle also has some major drawbacks that make them incompatible nowadays. This essay will discuss both its merits and demerits, and also explain why I believe that bicycle has some benefits.
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Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

Currently, learners' academic abilities have always been the topic of interest. While some claim that schools should let students in the same abilities study into a group, the opposite makes a statement that classifying scholars with different levels to study is better. This essay is devoted to analyzing both sides of these aspects and selecting students of distinct abilities is of my choice.
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The planet's population is reaching unsustainable levels, and people are facing shortage of resources like water, food and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?

Issues related to overpopulation are frequently discussed these days. It is true that people have been coping with the lack of resources because of uncontrolled levels of population growth. There are several effects of this topic as well as the possible solutions will be shown in the following paragraphs. However, I consider it to be a very negative trend.
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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members how to be good members of society. Others, however believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There is a discussion about who should be responsible for teaching children to have social responsibility. Some people state that it is parents duty, on the other hand, another group think the duty belongs to schools. Both of these views create different impacts on a child.
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Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Art is known to be a way to express feelings, convey particular ideas and cultures. Paintings, drawings and sculptures have always been an international heirloom that we have the onus to transmit to future generations. This essay strongly disagrees with the following flawed perspective that states museums and art galleries should not display international pieces and rather focus on their local artwork.
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Some companies sponsor sport and sports stars as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, it is so common for global brands to sponsor athletic events. While sponsorship in sports events certainly can bring benefits; however it can also exert negative impacts on brands and sports. Personally, I am happy to see that sports get sponsors and apprehensive about the negative influence that advertisements might bring up.
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Medical procedures for cosmetics purposes should not be allowed. Do you agree or this agree

Some people argue that cosmetic surgery should not be illegal while others say that having this type of surgery is fine. I strongly disagree with this opinion and think that cosmetic medical procedures even help some people to gain more confidence and also someone who suffers from their background life.
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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?

It is a well-known fact that many states do not allow smoking in public facilities and punish people with a fine for violation of this ban. That is why smokers are forced to get out of buildings to find a place to smoke. I strongly disagree with this point of view as I believe that owners and employers of such premises have to organise single rooms for smokers within buildings.
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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 the US, some states limit the hours in which teenagers are permitted to stay out at night. I agree with this idea due to the fact that this time is not safe, and youngsters could use this time in studying instead.
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Some people think that city planner should consider creating more green spaces and planting trees, while others argue that they should focus on building new homes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People are calling into question that more green parks and trees should be settled in detrimental areas. While some advocate that it is necessary to build new homes instead. Both sides of the argument present rational ideas which will be elaborated along with my own take on the matter.
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The environmental problems facing today’s world are so significant that few ordinary people can improve this situation. The government and large companies should reduce the amount of damage to the environment. Do you agree or disagree?

With the increasing damages caused to our environment, there is a heated debate whether or not its contamination is too big for individuals to give a solution. Many people believe that only governing bodies and giant corporations should be mainly in charge of alleviating this problem. While I realize their roles, I still believe that both individuals and authorities can reduce environmental degradation.
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nNowadays, more and more children play computer games. Why do you think this is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?

The creation of video games dates back over 30 years, since then it has been a roller coaster of emotions and fun. However, in the last years parents noticed that kids are playing more and more, thus neglecting their homework and studies. The present essay will explain why this situation and also demonstrate why this is a negative phenomenon.
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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country, others say that thes are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.

In current times, most people tend to learn a new language, some societies believe the people wanting to visit or work in another country need to learn a foreign language. Others opine that there are beyond reason for someone to learn a foreign accent. I agree with the latter opinion.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. Worker often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.

Nowadays, All-over the world, various sections of people in society encounter an extensive discussion about working life after retirement age. Some group of members believes that continuing professional work after old age is difficult, and should be restricted by the authorities with stringent rules by considering the social benefits, whereas others have an opinion that old people should be allowed to work until their wish. However, I strongly support the former opinion. Additionally, this essay describes my views along with supportive examples.
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