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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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Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?

In the contemporary day and age, homelessness is considered to be a sensitive topic being widely spread and vigorously discussed. Apparently, this phenomenon causes adverse effects on many levels. The following paragraphs will analyze the reasons for the increased amount of homeless people in cities and suggest remedial measures.
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In the future, it may be necessary for us to live on another planet. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the coming time, people may require to reside on different planets. Because of this, it is often argued that inhabitable planets should be searched like Mars, by spending funds. But I strongly disagree with this statement because some portion of the society is still deprived of basic needs and this money could be put for a good cause rather than investing it in space projects.
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Some people think the advantages of international tourism outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree?

Travel and tourism have been an indispensable part of human life since the dawn of civilization. Post-invention of aeroplanes, international travelling has been more convenient than ever before. Although travel across the globe is gaining popularity, there are arguments about the pros and cons of such increased tourism worldwide. This essay will outline some drawbacks of international travel and explain why I feel the advantages supersede.
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Some believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people have substantially paid attention to climate change by reducing plastic, CFC and a lot, whereas others think that we should learn to adapt to it. This essay will discuss both views and put my opinion.
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Genetic engineering is a dangerous trend. It should be limited. To what extent do you agree?

Some people argue gene-related studies can be a detrimental pattern and ought to be restricted while I totally disagree with the perspective of limiting DNA and RNA related researches.
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Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is acknowledgeable that some leisure activities become fashionable for a short time and then disappear when a new trend comes along, whereas others seem to be perennially popular. From my point of view, I can therefore only partly agree with the assertion that hobbies reflect changing fashions rather than our true interests.
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Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

According to a number of people hosting international sports events in their country is good while others argue on the same point by considering it is not appropriate for the betterment of their own province. In this task, I will be discussing both views and will conclude by giving an opinion.
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