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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use?

Education is the most important thing to be learned by every child and it should not be restricted to academic lessons only but also in the behaviour field as well. One important stage in a child’s growth is certainly the development of a conscience, which is linked to the ability to tell right from wrong. This skill comes with time and good parenting. Therefore, I certainly believe that punishment at a certain level for the betterment of the children should be allowed which I will brief in the following paragraphs.
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Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is a belief in society that music is a fantastic method which brings different cultures and generations together. I strongly opine with this viewpoint.
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In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?

When it comes to peak hours, traffic congestion on the roads is inevitable. Governments in multiple countries have started to charge commuters during rush hour in order to minimize traffic. However, I believe that this could some detrimental effects on the population.
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some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, the world is developing rapidly, and people's living standards are improving a lot than in the previous time. Therefore, some people believe that the youth generation has too many choices in their lives. In my opinion, I partly agree with this statement, but there are some back draws to this. In this essay, I will give some opinions about this statement, especially in studying.
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Modern technology has greatly changed how we work and is of benefit to all societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In a modern generation, the internet has become essential in every part of the globe, while I believe that such sites are mainly beneficial to the communities. However, I agree that they have had a damaging effect on social life.
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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

Many people presume that the motive of most countries should be to increase their production of goods, while others argue in contrast to that. The  increasing manufacture of commodities is indispensable to meet the growing demands of people, but this reason alone is not enough to make it an appropriate target. This essay tends to discuss why I believe that manufacturing more materials is not a significant goal.
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Wealth does not necessarily guaranty happiness. To whant extant do you agree with this statement

In the present age, there has been much discussion revolving around the issue of whether wealth can not guaranty to have a joyful and calm life.personally, I totally agree with this statement and I feel that way because of two reasons which I will explain in the following essay.
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An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, the demand for trips to other countries, especially during vacations, has been significantly increased all over the world. For many developing countries it has emerged to be a suitable area for developing and expanding. In this essay, I will examine the reasons for a trend and why it could be risky for countries to maintain only one particular area of income.
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Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?

In the era of globalisation, every country feels pressure to produce different material objects for sustaining their stable economic growth with a standard lifestyle. It is believed by some people that each country should focus on producing more elements and goods. In my opinion, although it has some drawbacks, I agree with the viewpoint. Though it is really difficult sometimes to manage material waste, producing good things will be helpful for the people.
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Some people believe that a country becomes more interesting and develops faster when its population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures. To what extend do you agree and disagree?

Many countries are growing faster and changing their international label from a developing country to a developed country in recent times. Some people have a point of view that the multicultural societies residing in the country are more interesting and help pace the development of a nation, I whole heartily agree with the statement due to the two reasons.
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When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?

Some people believed that the expansion of international media bring negative effects on cultural diversity. Although there are some drawbacks of conveying the same messages to the global audiences, I consider it will not harm cultural diversity.
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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 the government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.

Most people believe that recycling wastes from households are not enough. They often say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. I think rules and regulations are needed to mandate people to recycle more of their wastes which is good for the environment.
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Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion.

There is a significant growth in the number of tourists from past years. As the result, it affects local residents and the environment. Nevertheless, other people think that offers the economic system several benefits. It can be seen that there are positive and negative effects from travelling business which will be discussed.
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Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a gradual increase in the number of social dilemmas involving young people as more parents spend their time at work rather than with their children.Children are naive and require parental guidance even if they have grown up.I agree with the fact that children get involved socially when parents do not pay attention to them.
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6.Some people prefer to have temporary jobs, which means they only work a few months in a year and use the rest of the time to do what they want. What is your opinion?

Today, many people are thinking of having flexible work , which is quite understandable for me. In my view, it does not mean the job is negligible compared with personal preferences, and I would explain this opinion by several aspects.
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Some people say that the Internet is making the world smaller by bringing people together. To what extent do you agree that the internet is making it easier for people to communicate with one another?

The Internet era seems to have no limitations in terms of distance between people, as everyone can stay in touch with each other through online devices. It is believed that the Internet facilitated communication, and made the world smaller by bringing people together. Personally, I have no doubts about this view.
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Some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Although there are several justifiable reasons for the expenditure of resources to protect wild animals, some people argue that this money should be used for the betterment of humankind. This essay tends to discuss both perspectives and I will explain why I believe that funds should be spent on the protection of wildlife rather than for the benefits of humans.
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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. Give your opinion

Teenage is a very delicate period that has to be handled with care. It turns out to be a life-changing situation, had anything gone wrong. The United States has imposed a curfew in few areas where Youngsters are to stay home after a particular time, else to be accompanied by an adult, if important. I appreciate this decision taken by the Government and opine that these kinds of rules are very important at that particular growing age. Further paragraphs will be dedicated to a detailed explanation of my views.
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Paying all workers the same salary in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is an irrefutable fact that salary is one of the most important motivations to perform well in the workplace. However, a segment of society believes that all employees in the company should get the same wage. I personally do not agree with this notion, because I believe that earnings should be based on performance. The following paragraphs will highlight my opinion along with relevant examples.
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Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In the present age, there has been much discussion revolving around the issue of whether some students tend to do their assignments on their own while others prefer to join a team. Some people believe that there are more advantages to participate and work as a group, on the other side, a fragment of students assert that working alone is more beneficial. Personally, I am in favour of the primary view.
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