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The best way to solve environmental problems would be for the current generation to accept a simpler way of life for the sake of the next generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Over the past few decades, our planet has suffered substantial deterioration in terms of the environment. To overcome this problem, it is commonly argued that the present habitants of the world should adopt simpler living for the upcoming generations. However, I believe that there are several alternative ways to save nature and prevent further damage to the environment.
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Today’s generation have stressful lives than previous generations. Discuss this view and give your opinion.

It has been argued by many individuals that people today are stressed than before. I agree to it because there is no proper work-life balance and time management which has made lives tougher.
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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 has been observed that the activities people perform in their leisure time and their choices have changed over a period of time since it depends on the recent trends rather than a person's choice. I completely with this observation because people try to copy and follow famous personalities and it also gives them a sense of emotional satisfaction.
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Some people believe that a good teamwork makes companies successful. Others say that it is more important for companies to have good leaders. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Team spirit is crucial to be a successful organisation. Some people opine that good leaders play a vital role in the development of a company whilst others have contrast viewpoint. Although leaders lead organisation, I believe team efforts help in its growth.
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Nowadays, technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Modern technological development has led to the monitoring of the activities of people through multiple gadgets like cell phone tracking and security cameras, with many people not having a clue of this surveillance. In my view, the benefits of this advancement certainly are more than drawbacks, due to the following reasons.
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Some people say that outdoor activities bring benefits to children's development rather than computer games, To what extent do you agree/disagree?

It is true that there is now a large consensus of opinion that outdoor sports and leisure activities promote the health of youngsters, especially when compared with the effect of hours spent playing computer games. While computer games are undeniably fun, I totally agree that outdoor activities are far more beneficial for the physical and mental development of children.
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Some people believe that international sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation. Others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Global sporting events are the representation of culture, heritage and relationships between the participating countries. The majority of the people believes this and the others feel that as an unnecessary expense to the organising nation. I completely agree with the idea of considering it as a greater opportunity by showcasing the strength and beauty of the hosting nation. This essay will explain it with supporting ideas and examples.
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Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In this digital age,media and fame go hand in hand. With the rise of social networking and constant coverage by digital print over the past few years,obtaining stardom has become very easy. This,in turn, has also brought some uneventful experiences to these famed personalities.
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Animal testing has always been controversial issue. Some people believe that governments should ban these practices completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The animal exploitation experiment is always cons and pros in society. A group of people argue that a serious step has to be taken by the government without any excuse to ban this issue. However, ahead of my stance, the animal should be a subject of an experimental idea before it applied to human.
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Smacking children is the best form of discipline. To what extent do you agree?

Some people believe that good behaviour in children comes only through physical punishments. Disciplining children are best only by handling them physically, some people think. This essay will argue why punishing children is completely unacceptable to set them in good behaviour.
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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children.Do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many individuals nurture this belief that working on computer exert an adverse effect on children as compared to its benefits. I, personally, disagree with this ideology. A number of arguments surround my opinion and this essay will discuss why incorporating computer in children's lives have far more positive impacts despite its negatives.
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Recreational drugs should be legalized and there should be no punishments for people who use them. To what extent do you agree

Modern science especially in the health sector has grown drastically as compared to the earlier decade. Also, a lot of countries have been debating to legalize substances such as weed for various reasons while others disagree and believe in punishing citizens for the adoption. In my opinion, I believe research should be continued and the practice of recreational drugs should be legalized.
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Some people believe that rich countries should provide poorer countries with help that is not financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is important to consider that many poor countries require support from developed countries to cope with their economical problems. While many people believe that this help under no circumstances should be financial, I would argue that although most of the national issues do not require money to be dealt with, some exemptions can be made for specific cases that are discussed in this essay.
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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Raising a child is an art. Some say that educational institutes play an important role in making a youngster a good citizen. Meanwhile, others believe that it is the duty of parents. As per my opinion, a child's character is decided based on their parent's behaviour and teachings.
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Some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for a company. Others say that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Hiring new employees is tremendously important for companies development. To find the best way of contracting more workers is a key factor to put organizations one step ahead of others. Some feel that interviews are the most appropriate method to hire new employees while others believe that alternative ways are better. In my opinion, interviewing is the best way because only face-to-face interaction allows interviewers to understand the real strengths and weaknesses of the applicants.
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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree?

There is a belief that the usage of electronic devices such as computers too much, may do more harm than good to younger children. This essay agrees with the statement as staying in front of the screen all day long has dangerous effects than beneficial ones.
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Some people say now there is less communication between the family members than in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this contemporary world, everyone is busy in their own way.Hence, there comes a statement that people are decreasing their involvement in conversations with their kith and kin.I believe it is true.In this essay, I would elaborate my opinion with relevant examples.
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Some people say it is important to keep your home and workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct place. What is your opinion?

A neat and clean surrounding makes one feel good. Many people consider it important to keep their home and workplace tidy. I also believe it to be the right practice to follow.
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Government should spend money on railways rahter than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

It is argued that the government should invest in railways instead of the road of vehicles. I agree that more money should be expended on train roads. Firstly, trains are more convenient and safer than cars, secondly, vehicles are environmentally harmful in many ways.
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The best way to learn English is to study with native teachers.” What do you think about this opinion? State your point and give reasons and examples to support your answer.

Nowadays, having knowledge of spoken English is mandatory for everyone. Today’s perception is that the suitable method of getting trained in the English language is through native speakers only. I totally agree with this notion because, being in touch with dialect since birth, they hold in-depth knowledge of it and their control on this is much higher than those of a localized trainer.
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