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The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by the humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?

It is undoubtedly the case that the people worldwide are suffering from the population explosion and it is turning to be the biggest issue ever faced by us. In the essay, I will discuss a few causes for this phenomenon and provide my support to the above statement with examples.
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Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In this competitive world which we are living in, there are many challenges which come in our way at every turn and only those who have strong will power are ready to face them. I completely agree that children who come from families with low income are more prepared than those who belong to rich families. Working hard from scratch to achieve something and also learning new lessons from life every time it teaches are the two golden rules which mostly middle-class people follow in their lives.
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In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

News is the only source of information that helps us stay abreast with whatever happens in the city, state, country or the world. Even though news channels and newspapers aim at increasing subscribers, there are only a handful of juniors that actually follow reading or watch the latest updates as an everyday practice. In this essay, I will be sharing the cause behind a lack of interest in watching or reading daily updates by the new age group and the possible solutions to bridge the gap.
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Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Owing to the rapid development of modern society, many historical structures have been demolished to make way for new buildings. However, some people suggest that it would be more humane and economical if we preserve old buildings. I partly agree with this idea.
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Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform?Give your opinion.?

To work on some companies or organizations you may be required to wear some kind of uniform. They usually have several different purposes, such as safety and protection, help customers to find the right person in a shop, or simply to carry the company logo. Although there are some upsides and downsides related to them, I think that they are generally beneficial.
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some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligence robots. what is your opinions?

Nowadays, the pace of replacing humans in the workforce by artificial intelligence is increasing constantly. In my opinion,it’s probable that unskilled jobs will eventually be done by robots, however,it’s unlikely that works that involve human contact will be taken over. This essay will discuss why the human presence for some jobs remains imperative.
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Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better lime to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In the last century, many things have changed due to significant developments in many fields. Nowadays, modern habitats are living in a totally different world in comparison with past centuries. Personally, from my point of view, all these achievements mostly have a positive impact on our lives and this is definitely a wonderful time for life, but this still does not allow us to say that we are living in the best time, because any progress is adjacent to new tasks and problems.
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Some people believe that individuals cannot improve the environment, and only the government and big companies can make differences. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?

In this present world, the environment has been seriously damaged due to various kinds of human activities. The destruction is so severe that efforts of individuals alone can't help in changing the conditions but it's the government and companies who can put in efforts to control the environment from further degradation. A huge amount of funds, labour force, and educational agencies are required to help in protecting nature.
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In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a partuclar time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

Considering today's society and the increasing of violence on the streets, parents have to pay more attention to what their teenagers are doing. In some regions of the US, a reclusion time has been imposed for teenagers, which should be accompanied by an adult, otherwise, they are not allowed to be outdoors. While some young might consider this an authoritarian approach, I considerably believe that this action will prevent their involvement into illicit, as well as a more useful can be done with this time.
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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?

Our society is loaded with gigantic predefined norms, some of which are indescribable. One such notion refrains from involving children in any kind of paid work. Whilst, in various cultures it is considered as an unpleasant exercise. However, there are certain people who entrust that it will be crucial for learning. I firmly opine with the latter point of view. This essay will discuss the argument while citing certain significant references.
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Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative. And some believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is believed by the masses that advertising is a useful and informative technique. Whilst, another group entrust that such activities provide false information in order to accelerate the price of products and services. Albeit I am prone towards the first point of view, the latter opinion also holds true to an extent. This essay will discuss both these views and will provide references to validate the argument.
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Modern Lifestyle mean that many parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much as attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?

The currently prevailing lifestyle trends clearly imply that many parents spend a short span of time with their children. Hence, a majority of children suffer because they lack the attention which they received in the past. I certainly agree with the statement, and this essay will provide the references in supporting the argument.
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Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Computers are being recognized as the most prominent invention over the last century. In my opinion, I agree with this statement. Because, in today's world, nothing is possible without the aid of the computer. In this essay, we'll discuss the relevant attributes for this claim.
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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

Engaging a fun activity with children can potentially help them to learn new skills when compared with reading. I strongly advocate with this statement, because the recent research suggests that infants and children learned new skills more quickly during the process of playing games, and most importantly, it helped them to be more creative in early age. This essay will support the above-mentioned statements by taking examples from newspapers and journals.
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Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether the historical structures should be demolished or conserved, is always argued among various sections of people. Some of them consider them as prominent landmarks whereas others ponder that they are useless. In this essay, both the viewpoints will be looked at and critically evaluated before a final conclusion can be drawn.
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We live in a world of technology these days. While internet brings with it clear advantages, the problem in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?

We are living in an era where mechanization has become a part of our lives globally. Like every other thing,it comes with its own set of benefits and problems. Even though it might have an issue in terms of safety and command, it has more advantages than disadvantages. This essay will discuss both the sides and elaborate my opinion with an example.
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Many people nowadays are concerned about the level of air pollution created by the number of people using air travel. They suggest it may be safer for people to use alternative forms of transportation such as road transport. To extend do you agree that travel by road may be safer option?

In recent times, pollution in various forms has become one of the biggest causes of environmental damage. While there are people who believe that aeroplanes contribute significantly towards emitting pollutants in the air, others feel contrary to this opinion. In this essay, I will showcase that air travel is still by far the safest mode of transport and I will support my statements with relevant facts and figures.
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Some people think that money is the best gift for teenagers. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?

Parents of teenagers often wonder what would be the right gift for their wards all the time. While there are some adults who concur to giving monetary rewards to children, there are others who may think this may result adversely in their growth. In this essay, I will share both views supported by some case studies and share why it is healthy to prepare the child from a young age.
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Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out In restaurants or canteens. Do you agree or disagree?

Throughout the last fifty years, the number and the variety of places serving meals have been dramatically increasing in most cities in the world. Therefore, it is debated whether domestic or restaurant food should be preferred. Whilst I broadly agree that home cooking is better than dining out, I have a number of reservations about this.
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Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

We are living in a community where we are very much accustomed to the term of rich and poor. Some would argue that, if someone has enough cash, then he or she should lend their helping hand for poor ones. According to me, I strongly opine with the idea of proponents as wealthy people can help the backwards to feed and to educate.
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