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n some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The fast-food culture has flourish drastically over the past decade, mainly due to easy availability and advertisements. While some believe that imposing extra taxes would help in reducing its consumption, others argue otherwise. In my perspective, additional taxes on such restaurants would only affect a particular class of the society; the remaining population can't even afford to eat there often.
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Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement. Give the reason and relevant examples.

Sports play a vital role in our lives and with the advancement in technology, adventurous sports such as car racing, scuba diving etc. are taking commonplace. However, people are divided over the issue that whether these sports should be banned. I completely disagree with this notion because I believe if played with proper precaution, these sports activities are beneficial for both sports person as well the economy of the nation. In this essay, I will elucidate these points in detail.
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Some believe that advances in technology are increasing the gap between rich and poor while others think the opposite is happening. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Improvements in technology have made major impacts on the human being. While some argue that the gap between the haves and the have nots is more significant, others believe in the opposite side. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my opinion.
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Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

Meat consumption has always been a part of everyone's diet since the beginning of time. While these days, a significant number of people prefer to include meat or seafood as a major source of protein intake and consider it to be beneficial for society as well. I personally support the aforementioned argument as these are a rich source of essential nutrients and also millions of people are associated, directly or indirectly, with this business as a source of their earning.
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Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals make some action. discuss both the view and give your opinion.

Environmental problems are a ubiquitous phenomenon in the entire world. Many proponents think such global issues cannot be solved by an individual, while others deny. I believe that it will require a cumulative effort of both public and government to tackle this issue.
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The use of mobile phones in public places is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places, so mobile phones should be banned in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Cellular phones, of late, have been widely known to instigate disturbance to others when being used unprofessionally in public areas. In this regard, many socialists assert that accessing cellphones in public places must be considered as disrespectful as smoking is. They also cite that the usage of mobiles must be completely restricted in certain places the way active smoking has been. I completely concur with this opinion as it has immense benefits and could great relief to the general public.
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In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people have believed that there may be other living spaces on other planets for many years. Also, some recent studies have proved that there are several planets that resemble the earth’s surface. In my point of view, it may be another livable planet for us in our galaxy, and all the countries of the world should support these researches for our future.
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Obesity was once considered a disease of adults; however, it is becoming increasingly common among children. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to help children stay healthy?

Undoubtedly, attaining a lifestyle of automation has made people suffer from a commonly prevailing disease like obesity. Nevertheless, the worrying fact is that it has now become increasingly common among children as well. Furthermore, there are multiple reasons for the rising of such problems, but, it is crucial to terminate these health issues as early as possible. In this comprehension, we will discuss the causes of the aforesaid problem and will cite some solutions along with certain references in supporting the argument.
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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In this modern age, children are very much aware of their likes and dislikes. It has been a dilemma for the parents to whether or not to allow youngsters to decide for themselves. However, they should be able to make their own picks and learn from their experiences, even though it makes them more self-centric. Moreover, it will make them self-dependent.
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Nowadays, more and more people engage in dangerous activities, such as sky diving and motorcycling. Are you in favour of them? Use examples to support your opinion.

It is undeniable that human beings are always eager to explore something new. Therefore, these days most of the people take part in adventurous activities, but I personally do not consider these kinds of things safe. I will discuss my viewpoint in detail with some supporting evidence.
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Violence in the society is largely prompted by violence shown in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

It is a ubiquitous phenomenon, lawlessness among citizens are exponentially increasing in the cities as well as in the villages. Some individuals claim that hatred or brutality contents are shown in the media has a direct impact on the violence occurring in the country. According to my opinion, the media cannot be blamed for the uncontrolled bias among the residents.
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Violence in the society is largely promoted by violence shown in media. To what extend do you agree?

In today’s world,the spread of information or the awareness of the news is largely depended on media. Although media communicates the tumultuous world of today to viewers, it would even exaggerate in a different way. In my opinion, I moderately agree with the statement that violence in society is promoted by rampage shown in media.
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Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

It is undeniable that international trade has become popular among countries. Therefore, some goods are imported from different nations or cities these days. However, some people contend that dependence on local foodstuff is beneficial in the terms of cost and environment-friendly. I personally believe that using products of our own city or area brings more benefits but its few drawbacks could not be ignored.
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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In the past few decades, there a wide range of improvements made in the field of science and technology. Especially the advancements made in the medical facilities have aided to ensure a longer life expectancy. While some people feel that these enhancements can be detrimental, I personally disagree with this view. I believe that a longer life can be highly beneficial to not just the individual but also the country.
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As a result of electronic inventions such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Due to the recent advancements in technology, human beings are increasingly becoming more obsessed with electronic gadgets and appliances. Many believe that people spend most of their time using these devices, instead of doing outdoor activities, which brings in a detrimental impact on their physical as well as mental health. I completely agree with the notion and this essay will further support my opinion in detail.
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Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on your children . Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

In this modern era, computers are increasingly being used by almost every other person. Children are glued to their computers for long hours either for their studies or for playing games. I agree to a certain extent that using computers can have a more negative impact on children. In this essay, I shall further elaborate on the reasons why I feel so.
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it is thought by some that a teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge. what do you think is the role of a teacher?

Certain folks presume that a classroom teacher's basic function in an academic system is to serve as an inspiration and a motivator to the pupil under their care. On the contract, others think their primary responsibility is just to transfer information. From my perspective, I believe that they do more than just lecture because they stand as a role model and also, discover a child's hidden talents.
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Some people believe that capital punishment should never be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In this contemporary era, there has been a gradual increase in crimes throughout the world and effective solutions must be put in place to curb this pandemic. In this regard, a few people argue that law offenders must not be given capital punishment; however, others stress that such harsh penalties are an absolute imperative to eradicate heinous crimes.
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Some People Say That It Is Possible To Tell A Lot About A Person’s Culture And Character From Their Choice Of Clothing. Do you agree or disagree?

Clothes form an essential part for a first impression, so according to some, it can be possible to judge a person's character and culture through their clothes. In my opinion, I disagree that outfits can be a parameter to know about a person's culture and moral value.
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Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

It is true that the number of people having a car has increased exponentially in the last thirty years. While I completely agree with the view/opinion/argument that most metro cities have become ‘one big traffic jam’, there are many steps which governments can take to tackle this problem.
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