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Some people think cars are a better way of transportation around the city, while others prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The means of commute has been changed dramatically over the period of last decade. However, it has been argued that the car is the best modality of commuting over the cycle. There are few pros and cons of both transport mediums, but I completely agree with the notion of using cycle, as it enhances fitness level as well as it is environment friendly. This essay will discuss both views in upcoming paragraphs.
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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

Nowadays, the amount of waste produced by households and industries has increased at an alarming rate. The most significant reason for this is the growing demand for packed foods, which lead to building more and more rubbish and threatening the environment. This essay will discuss the causes and enlighten the solutions to control this growing problem.
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Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

In today's world, technologies can be considered to be an integral part of everyone's life and it is claimed by some people that computers should be used for direct teaching, while others believe that such an approach may have negative consequences.
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Supermarkets should only sell food produced from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinion on this?

Globalisation and aircraft technology has made the world extremely small, which have helped immensely in the import and export business throughout the globe. Although some countries still sell the local food grown in their own country, rather than exporting from overseas. In my opinion, I disagree with this approach as there are many small countries, who lack in rich natural resources and cannot fulfil the community demand.
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Nowadays, young people admire stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

The young generation is always attracted to these social stars. They are frequently inclined towards actors due to the fact they have a glamorous life. On the contrary, these actors are directly or indirectly ruining youngster's life. In this essay, I will explain, how the admiration of youngsters towards celebrities leads to adverse development because they frequently do not set the right precedent for society.
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Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its use for educational purposes should be restricted. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Nowadays the Internet has been increasingly popular among students. Although it can be a practical site to make research for educational purposes, it can provide not only advantages but also disadvantages possibly leading to some control by parents and teachers. This essay will discuss why the restrictions on the use of the internet are moderately justified.
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It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces like squares and parks, do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that building large public spaces is essential for towns and cities. I agree with this statement.
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only Money can bring happiness. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, our society has been changed and develop a lot of modern lifestyles. To enjoy those facilities, masses need wealth or any kind thing which use for trad. A group of people have thought pleasure depends on wealth. This essay will illustrate how money is behind happiness, although something is bought with help money. I partially agree with this statement.
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Some countries encourage teenagers to have part time job and see it as a good thing while others disagree. Give your opinion and discuss both the views.

People from several nations believe that scholars ought to take part in hourly paid work while others do not feel the same. In my opinion, though it can add stress to the teenager mind , it offers a host of benefits to life such as personality development.
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Would you prefer to stay in on company or change companies at one point in your career life? What are the advantages and disadvantages for both scenarios? Give specific details and examples to support your opinion.

Nowadays, people constantly are changing their jobs due to many economic circumstances, another belief that preserved the same job represent stability and safety. It is agreed that every situation depends on the economic position of each person, but sometimes changes in life represent new jobs opportunities. This essay will first discuss the importance to boost the professional career-changing changes in many jobs; secondly discuss how is important to keep only one job to feel security receiving money in this volatile economic world.
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Some people think that we live in a society where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others believe that this is improving our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There is currently a contentious argument over the exaggerating amount of value people put on property and possessions. This essay discusses both sides of that heated debate and then I will give my own perspective which is that this trend has been beneficial to humans’ lives.
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Some people say that modern innovation brings a lot more problems than benefits? Do you agree or disagree?

It is undeniably true that things have been changed due to today's edgy innovation in technology, science and systems. Overall, from my perspective, there are more advantages than disadvantages.
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Some people think that good teamwork makes a company successful, while others think that good leadership is the reason behind the success of a company. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Despite the fact that it has been pointed out that excellent collaboration contributes to a profitable firm , other people believe that the reason why a company earning money is good leadership. Personally, I agree with the former idea as various thinking styles from employees result in a successful company.
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Some people think that good teamwork makes a company successful, while others think that good leadership is the reason behind the success of a company. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Despite the fact that it has been pointed out that excellent collaboration contributes to company success, other people believe that the reason why a company succeed is good leadership. Personally, I agree with the former idea as various thinking styles from employees result in a successful company.
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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.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.

Getting a job nowadays has become one of the most difficult tasks due to the large number of applicants competing for a single spot. To assess all the people applying for the job employers have started asking them for their personal information like their marital status and their interests. There are a few who believe that this intrudes on the candidate's privacy while others strongly disagree, stating that it is vital to assess this information to pick out a viable employee. In this essay, I will state both sides and my opinion on the topic as well as justify it with relevant examples.
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In the past important knowledge of culture and history was stored in the museums. Nowadays information is freely available on the internet therefore is no need of museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Internet is becoming increasingly popular to gain knowledge about anything. Each country’s culture and history were stored in the museum in the past. However, a recent technological development on the internet replaces museums. While I agree that the internet provides more information about culture and history, I also believe that it is necessary to keep museums.
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People should be allowed to continue to work for as long as they want to, and not be forced to retire at a particular age such as 60 or 65. Do you agree or disagree?

There is an opinion that the population should not be restricted to do a job only till the age of 60 or 65.Even though I see a point in it, I cannot totally agree with this viewpoint.The aim of this essay is to elaborate on my standpoint.
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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree Discuss both views and give you opinion

It has been a matter of debate whether hiring organizations should solicit an individual’s information such as their marital status, how they spend their leisure time etcetera. This essay will illustrate both views and my strong belief that in such development consequences overwhelm the benefits because seeking personal information from a potential candidate can to biased behaviour during his employment.
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For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

lecturers have always been prestigious and authority figures for children in the schools and help them become knowledgeable and responsible citizens by teaching them the values and education. I completely agree with the above-mentioned statement. However, parents and friends also contribute to their overall development.
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Advertising discourage people from being different individuals by making us all want to do the same and look the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertisements significantly enhance the sales of various items,,meanwhile they also impact the decision making of shoppers. This phenomenon guide people at the stake of their individualism and influenced by advertisements and they look the same. I believe that this is a positive development.
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