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Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many people believe that free medicine should be available in every country, even if it is impossible to carry out advanced procedures. I entirely disagree that medicine should be free because it will lead to a lack of quality treatment in remote cities, creating a demographic crisis.
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same thing and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss bot these views and give your opinion.

In this present world, everyday activities of an individual are prone to constant changes. Moreover, it is often argued by a number of people that experiencing different things is always the right choice, while the rest, who are in favour of routine tasks, tend to avoid change.
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Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

Many people have touted sky diving and skiing as risky games and they propagate to ban them. However, in my opinion, any sport which enables learning new skills and is a source of revenue generation should not be banned rather the safety measures and processes adopted should be of utmost importance while undertaking these activities.
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Fast food has become so popular worldwide that it is destroying the nutritional quality of food. What do you think because of this the traditional food and cooking method is being forgotten. Do you agree or disagree with the statement give reasons for your answer.

In the era of a fast-food trend, people around the globe are more concerned about the nutritional quality of food that contains natural vitamins and minerals for their family members. However, the rising popularity of junk food is so much massive in developed nations as compared to the previous decades. As per my viewpoint, my inclination to several reasons are articulated in the ensuring paragraphs and will draw a logical conclusion.
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Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Working on a project within a team as well as doing it alone have many benefits. Both ways develop different kinds of skills such as: independence and self-reliance or communication and a teamwork.
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The world would be a much poorer place without colour. To what extent would you agree or disagree?

Absence of colour would make the world a very dull place. I strongly agree with the aforementioned because they add true significance to all instances in our life and they are really helpful to judge someone's emotions.
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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Undoubtedly, development has always been a major area of focus for the government which is not only limited to developing or under-developed nations, but it is the situation across the globe. Whilst some people, including me, are prone to believe that a specific budget should be allocated to empower the current railway system rather than building more roads albeit, some folks may entrust it's opposite. This essay will discuss both the aspects and will provide valid references to justify the argument.
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Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

In present-day society, there is a common view that universities ought to offer graduates knowledge and skills required in careers. At the same time, however, others believe that universities need to play a role in providing corresponding knowledge based on their educational aims. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the debate to seek a conclusion.
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In the future, more people will choose to go on a holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday Do you agree or disagree?

Its speculated that more people will rather go for a vacation in one’s own country rather than a foreign nation. This essay agrees with the aforesaid statement that people will prefer to go on holiday in their own homeland in the future. Keeping the revenue in house and being able to appreciate the beauty of our native land are some of the reasons behind it.
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Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Media plays an important role in providing the latest developments around the globe. As per the recent trend, it seems that their reports focus more on the issues and problems rather giving some useful and positive news. Some say that it is spreading negativity among the individual and society as a whole. I completely agree with this idea and in this essay,I will support my essay with examples.
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employers sometimes ask people apliying for job for personal information such thier hobbies and interests, and whether married or single.some people say that this information may be relevent and useful .others are disagree discuss both sides and give your opinion

During recruitment adding to the experience,employers ask candidates for some details as hobbies, interests and marital situation. When some people think that this knowledge is important and useful others argue that this kind of material is personal and unnecessary.in my opinion personal information is pertinent and necessary to know more the employees .this essay will discuss both sides and prove why those people are wrong.
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Many people like to wear fashionable clothes. Why do you think this is the case? Is this a good thing or bad thing? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Big-name brands rule the fashion industry. There are those who love to adorn trendy items of clothing. In this essay, we try to answer the questions on why people are so obsessed with branded clothing and what are its negative effects on mankind.
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The Growth of online Shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?

In tody's technological advanced world, it is easy to get products at the beck and call at the comfort of home, with just having an internet connection, credit card and of course a smartphone. The growth of online shopping has taken to the next level where one day, the shops in towns and cities may close down.
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It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, this is best both for the individual and for society. Do you agree or degree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Getting married is the most life-changing decision of a person. It is occasionally argued that individuals should get hitched before their thirties because it is good for that person and their community. I partially agree, in this essay,I will first talk about how marriage is a sacred bond between two people and illustrate how Millenials prefer to get married in their late twenties.
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Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The rate of the number of abortion cases are high all over the world and becomes a controversial and debatable topic of discussion. Few people, myself included feeling that abortion must be legalised while others are against it. This essay discusses both standpoints.
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Reading is more educational than watching videos or TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A pre-existing notion emphasises on the fact that reading is more educational as compared to watching videos or television. Whilst some people believe the opposite, I strongly opine towards the first point of view. This essay will discuss both the aspects with relevant references in supporting the argument.
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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 that this information may 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 and experience. Write at least 250 words.

We live in a time where everything we say and do is recorded. Human resource officers of a company usually ask potential employees to collect data about their talents, favourite pastimes, marital status. In this essay, we go over the need for companies have to protect themselves from future litigation by looking into the individuals past but ensuring that there is no social and political bias on its part.
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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that holidaymaker flys internationally. It is sometimes thought learning and practising local traditions is preferable, but others oppose this statement. In my opinion, I support the laters view since anther thought seems impractical. to me.
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Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Young people are the pillars of any society because it is usually determined by them only how the future community will look like. Some people believe that youngsters should spend more time studying while others think that they should indulge themselves in social services like car mechanics or builders etc. In this essay we will discuss how young ones can build more sustainable and enhanced neighbourhoods after getting degrees from universities or they can perform social duties as skilled workers, although according to my opinion, youths should prefer doing further studies.
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It has been argued that gift giving should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Giving presents is a good way of expressing people's feelings and emotions to their loved ones. Some people would think that gift-giving should not be sustained, as it makes people spend their money on things that are neither needed nor desired. In my opinion, I strongly believe that a gift is a great way to show our adoration with others and a considerable method so save our money.
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