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Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People’s opinions differ as to whether subjects like History should be taught at school, or only focusing on important subjects such as Science and Technology. I tend to agree with that Science and Technology are important for students, but I would also argue that it is more beneficial for students if they study History.
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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Whether advertisements are beneficial to make wise purchases or it is a way to attract buyers to squander money on unnecessary products is an opinion that is dividing the masses into two different perspectives. It seems to me that with awareness of essential products people are benefited to make wise purchases, hence I support the latter statement, and further in this essay the reasons to back the argument will be discussed.
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Some people believe that education in certain countries do not cater to the economic needs of society. To what extent do you agree or disgree?

In this contemporary world, there seems to be a dilemma regarding how highly developed nations should do its part to help the economically backward countries. While some people believe that financial aid is enough, others believe that alternate types of resources should be provided instead to aid these nations. I agree with this statement to some extent and will discuss my reasons for the same in this essay.
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Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that internet has become an essential part of everyday life. It is suggested that searching the necessary information from the internet is straightforward and convenient for learners, while I disagree, to some extent, with the idea that there is no essence of libraries anymore in near future.
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Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Although, some prefer to work for the same employer all their life, others believe it is beneficial to experience working in varied companies. In my opinion, I consider that working for different employers will lead to a much more fulfilling working life and benefit on a personal level as well.
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Some people think that the education system should only focus on preparing students for employment, while others believe it has other important functions. Discuss both sides and then give your own opinion.

Education is an indispensable part of human aspects. Some people believe education system need to give prominence to moulding student for their task while the other assumes it's has other necessary benefits as well. This essay will discuss on both sides and gives an evidence why learner study System should be given focus on improvements of their overall development rather than for their employment.
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Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea, some think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?

Environmental problems nowadays is being a one the most important issues which requires a prompt action. Finding the most appropriate bag for carrying daily needs is one of them. According to some people plastic bag option, as far as has negative impact on an environment, should be banned. I'm strongly advocating this idea, since the scale of potential problems is enormously large.
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Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

Sports, as being competitive by nature, require an athlete to be physically and mentally strong to thrive. While some people assume that physical strength is an indispensable factor attributing to success in sports, others believe that mental strength is much more essential. From my point of view, physical health and mental fitness are equally important and need to be nurtured simultaneously.
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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

The idea that, a rustic becomes more fascinating and grows more quickly when its inhabitants include a combination of nationalities. I totally agree that a nation can become more stimulating and make progress if the increasing number of cultures are mixed.
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In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Today’s youth are under more pressure than ever before. If you look at their living conditions in some parts of the world, you will find that not only are they engaging in academic activities, but also working instead of using their free time for pleasure. However, what caused this situation, and how can it be solved? In this essay, I will examine the roots and propose some solutions for them.
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Some people believe that children’s success in adulthood is related to the way they have been raised by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

The success rate of children's future is 70% depends on their parenting and 30% of their friends and school activity. But it does not mean that if a child is not getting succeeded in his or her life, then it will be considered as the fault in their raising up. I agree with the notion to some extent, let's discuss in the essay.
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Some people think that staying in hotels is not a good option to know about a country or its people. What do you think about this viewpoint?

Few of the traveller's think that residing in hotel's isn't something to go forward with if one would like to know about the country or people. While it might be beneficial to have a holiday and explore in comfort, one can also explore when backpacking through the country. In my opinion, there's no right or wrong way to travel, it's just a choice one makes on how they want to spend their holiday.
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Many people believe that they should spend money to enjoy life at present.others however, think they should save it for the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some argue that the wage should be deployed to entertain the present, whereas others declare that the money should be deposited for the future requirements. My personal perspective is although spending on the recreation is vital in a satisfied life, saving is imperative to ensure a secure prospective.
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Some people believe that it is ok to put the needs of humans over environmental concerns. While others feel that protecting the environment should be prioritized. Discuss both views and what is your opinion?

“The earth provides everything to every man’s need, but not every man’s greed”- famous words of Mahatma Gandhi, reveals the main culprit of environmental issues. Environmental problems are increasing day by day. Many believe that the human should prefer themselves above the nature. On the other hand, some feel to prioritize protecting the mother Earth. In this essay, we can discuss both the views and let me add my opinion at the end.
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Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means, others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that computer games are necessary to erase the stress. Some people might think that the electronic plays are not good for young people with all of the aspects whereas, others insist that these games are distributing youth’s development. In my opinion, although it is useful to develop children’s brain work, computer games might harm to young people. This essay will address the both sides of the computer games and the opinions.
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Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, videos games & other types of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?

The children are affected and credulous by any kind of violence or strong mediums. They do not separate a real world or a virtual world, then have an illusion that they feel like could do anything in the real.
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A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?

A healthy and happy community is the backbone of a nation. Therefore, some people believed that the authorities must invest its money on the defence of the country in spite of spending more money on social advantages. It is always debatable. I agree to some extent with it and I will discuss both viewpoints in the upcoming paragraphs.
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Many countries have recently adopted the practice of placing cameras in the streets and other public area in order to reduce crime. To what extent do you think this is effective and does it conflict with the public’s right to privacy. Discuss

There is no shadow of doubt that cameras have been dominating the streets, in order to prevent the crime. By considering the person's safety, many nations around the globe has started installing the camera in the street. In this essay, I will argue the why monitoring is entirely necessary.
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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 clothes. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that explaining more about the culture and trait of a person at the time of electing clothes is not impossible. Personally, I partially agree with this notion due to the fact that all people in the world have their own characteristics.
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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 these views and give your own opinion

It is argued that some people try giving opportunity, deciding by themselves for finding and selecting things that they want, and also the other bear opposite side of this. So this essay discusses both the sides and gives my own opinion.
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