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Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment. How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Some persons argue that the rise in crime could be attributed to how much violence is being watched online, however, others think differently with claims that the lack of a job is the main reason. I believe that society would be affected badly by the high rate of disturbing videos being broadcasted. This is because of the negative influence it has on the viewers.
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Some people think that it would better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Most persons argue that the key players in the industry should have their firms set up in the rural areas rather than in the cities. I believe that this would have tremendous benefits to the local communities; development and reduction in rural-urban migration are the definite outcomes.
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We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?

Technology has been developing at a rapid rate over the past several decades. while It is considered that there are many plus points to having the internet in our lives, some people believe that this is a negative development. In my opinion, I disagree with this notion.
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Reducing global environmental damage should be handled by governments rather than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The rate at which the Earth is being damaged through human activity is alarming. As awareness of this disturbing situation grows, actions are increasingly being taken to meet the challenge. Although world governments play key roles in the question of environmental health, it is strongly disagreed that their environmental efforts negate those of individuals. I will use both a personal experience I have had as well as non-government inspired initiatives undertaken in my country to illustrate this position.
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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

There has always been a debate on whether to accept a bad situation and let it pass or to work towards improving it. In my opinion, in most situations, constant hard work and effort can help subside challenging times but there are scenarios where it is very difficult to stay hopeful.
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In many countries,plastic shopping bags are main source of rubbish.Do you agree or diagree?

Plastic shopping bags are considered to be the main source of rubbish in many states. I totally disagree with this statement as there are worse sources of garbage such as paper packets, boxes and plastic bottles.
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A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is an irrefutable fact that, in the world of globalisation lots of people are moving from one nation to another to have a better lifestyle, gain more knowledge and earn more income by working in their field.It is true that country becomes more fascinating for others and progresses faster as compared to other countries when they have diversity in their population.In my opinion, it is important to have a variety of people to have proper growth and development in different fields for a nation. This essay will discuss the constructive benefits of migration before reaching a conclusion.
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There is a significant gap between rich and poor countries. Some people think that richer countries should be responsible for supporting poorer countries while others think it is the responsibility of the poorer countries. What is your opinion?

The gap between the wealthy population and the indigent ones has increased over the last few years. Therefore, it is often argued if the first ones should support economically the less fortunate or not. In my opinion, I think they should, even if they are not obligated by the law to do so.
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Some people think that it would better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

It is believed by some individuals that shifting huge factories and commercialism to rural areas outside big city centres be fruitful. Although this view has some pitfalls to the workers as well as industry owners, I will concur that the benefits outweigh, as aids in preserving natural beauty and combat pollution.
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Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extant do you agree or disagree?

Some think it is better to build new houses in the open spaces. While others back the option of planting trees and consider it as crucial. I totally agree with the latter opinion, because of the trees important effects on locals' lives.
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Many people believe that increasing levels of violence on television and in films is having a direct result on levels of violence in society. Others claim that violence in society is the result of more fundamental social problems such as unemployment. How much do you think society is affected by violence in the media? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

There is a vast majority of people who agree that high levels of violence on the screen are deeply rooted in the levels of violence we experiment in our communities every day. Although it may seem there is a general consensus regarding this matter, others differ and claim that different social issues are at the core of this problem. I strongly agree with the latter assertion and think that only children are sometimes affected by the violence seen on the television or the internet.
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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

n this day and age, more and more contemporary attention has been placed on the opinion that authorities ought to allocate money for railways rather than roadways. In my point of view, I do not subscribe to this idea for the following reasons.
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Some people say that individuals who make a lot of money are most successful. Others think that those who contribute to society like scientists and teachers are most successful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is argued whether money or social contributions should be considered as the criteria to assess a person’s success in society. In my opinion, although the former view can be true in some situations, the latter is more reasonable due to several reasons.
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Sugar consumption is too harmful. Some say it is government’s responsibility to limit sugar intake, while others say it’s individual who are responsible. Discuss both views and give you opinion?

Undoubtedly, sweets are pleasurable to eat. On the contrary, excessive consumption of bonbon is very harmful to our health. While a number of believing that everyone restricts sugary items on their own whereas, some are of the view that the regime is responsible for this. The forthcoming essay examines both sides before my final point of view.
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Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It has been a huge topic for debate among parents on how children should spend their free time or vacation time. Some parents are in favour of sending kids to organized group activities while others believe that children should be able to engage themselves on their own. In my opinion, both are equally important but being a part of group activities has more advantages.
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The best way to reduce crime among young people is to teach parents good parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Felony is on the rise these days and it is having an extremely adverse effect on humanity. It is argued that people should be endowed with good parenting education which is the best way to stop the rising violation in the youth. Although I agree and believe that good bringing up is effective, other steps can be taken into account to eliminate the effects of the violation.
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The best way to reduce crime among young people is to teach parents good parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Felony is on the rise these days and it is having a very adverse effect on humanity. It is argued that people should be endowed with good parenting education which is the best way to stop the rising violation in the youth. Although I believe that this is somewhat correct and effective, I think there are other steps that can be taken into account to eliminate the effects of immorality.
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Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is considered by some that the most effective method of tackling environmental issues is by increasing the costs of fuel for cars and vehicles. In my opinion, I agree that the increase in the price of fuel reduced the environmental concern by reducing the number of vehicles on the street. However, educating people on environmental safety also have a way of solving environmental problems.
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Some people prefer to spend more time improving their careers. Others think that it’s more important to spend time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is considered by some that moment should be spent more on improving one's career while there are others who think it is more crucial to spending one's periods with family members and folks . In my opinion, I agree that one should focus more on being with one immediate family and friends.
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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?

“Smoking is injurious to health”. And, it is a strict law of prohibition on smoking in most of the countries, however, they can smoke only if they choose a private place for them. In my opinion, I strongly agree with the above-mentioned statement.
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