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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.

In this contemporary era, there has been a lot of controversial talks regarding the merits and de-merits pertaining to computer invention. People often claim that technological benefits due to computer invention have been quite useful over the past 10 decades. However, I personally feel that the computer has a wide range of merits on its own, but it can be horrendous too if not properly utilized.
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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Other, however think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

There is no denying that some people prefer to work in the same place because they are already immersed in that environment. However, some people want to cope up with new things that are fruitful for them after changing jobs. Personally speaking, I strongly opine that change in certain activities is necessary to achieve progress and success.
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Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transit such as bus, train, or subway. Discuss both these positions and give your own opinion.

Since the last couple of decade choices of transportation has changed dramatically. Most people are in favour of using their personal vehicles to move within the city. Whereas, others travel by mass transit such as bus, train, or an underground railway. In my view, people should practice public transportation rigorously in order to avoid traffic congestions as well as to reduce air pollution.
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The Internet is now used all around the world as a source of information and communication. However, it's often controversial, so many people think it needs to be controlled. Others believe there should be no interference whatsoever.Discuss both points of view, and give your opinion.

Recent technological developments have turned the world into an information ocean. The era in which we live became the era of information. The Internet has widely spread all around the world and it is in use as a communication channel. However, there is a debate in the society that it needs to be controlled by the authorities or there should be full freedom.
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Increasıng the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

The greenhouse effect and the development of industry exacerbate our environment, namely so-called the causes of climate change. The escalating cost of oil is assured as the method to deter contamination and the number of traffic jam. Despite its pros, I really disagree to tackle a problem with the price hike.
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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is often argued that people with a different opinion than adolescence is the most enjoyable time and also others pointed out adulthood is a highly valuable period. This the essay will elaborate on both points of view and present my opinion.
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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The technology devices are getting developed, the reason of this letter can transform old-fashion in the civilized countries. I completely agree in terms of writing letters are not necessary anymore, I will briefly elaborate this.
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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?

No one can deny the fact that many people are of the view that unpaid charity programmes should be included in tertiary education in spite of the contradictory opinions that other people may bear. In my opinion, I strongly agree with this view as it will allow youngsters gain invaluable social skills and to help the community.
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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people find themselves in situations either they must accept what life has given to them, or find a way to improve the situation. In my opinion, although accepting current situation may be practical in some cases, it is still better to at least strive to improve your situation as it can usually be better to some degree.
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Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

To identify the most elated time span of an individual life has become a debatable topic. Many intellectuals consider the childhood as a golden time for a person. However, others perceive that the adult age brings more enjoyable moments, even though having innumerable responsibility. This essay will discuss both the views, along with my opinion further.
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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

These days, a lot of people believe that the science, business and other academic papers should be shared as much as possible with the people; however, others argue that some of them are too vital to be available. I disagree that these documents must be kept a secret. In this essay I will discuss both points of view.
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Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. They believe it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Deploying the online sources in education can provide students with up-to-date sources of information. However, there are other possible solutions that would appear to be more effective rather than the net. This essay will discuss the drawbacks of teaching lessons using the online sources and provide some alternatives.
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A country becomes more interesting and develop more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extend do you agree pr disagree?

Nowadays, living in different countries than one's home country has risen in popularity. Some believe that the mixture of nationalities will make a nation develop faster and make it a more interesting place to live in. In my view, the this is a positive trend in various ways.
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Some people believe that to give opportunities to the new generation companies should encourage high-level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?

Work communities have become challenging in the recent economic difficulties around the globe. Some are of the belief that old-aged generations should quit their jobs, in order to secure more chances to young ones. I personally agree, because youngsters have better technological knowledge and their salaries are lower than their senior alternatives.
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The responsibilities for the environment rest with (belong to) not only the government but also with individuals. What’s your opinion?

The environment plays a critical role in human life, but some decades have seen the global warming because of the polluted environment. I strongly agree with the idea that both the government and individuals have to respond to the environment.
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The majority of news being reported is back new such as he wars,famines, accidents and crime. What do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a balance of good and bad news?

News plays an important role to acknowledge the worldwide incidence in public. Nowadays, the most presented news is about wars, famines, crimes points on that provide a more negative outlook than positive. This essay will discuss the reasons why the majority of news is about negative issues around the world and why both good and but news should for portray equally.
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The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.

All around the world smoking in open areas exposed for the general public has been prohibited. It is done just because of increasing hazardous disease and extended pollution level. Even though, it takes away the liberty of people’s, such measures are required to be taken. In this essay, we will argue about why this is necessary and reasons for doing so.
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Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

One of the most conspicuous trends in today’s world is landfills. There are some people believe that the increase in rubbish can damage the environment and contaminate the earth’s surface. On the other hand, others argue that industrial and food processing units are generating plastic and this causes heaps of rubbish. In my view, I agree that the government should enforce strict waste management regulations to prevent the trash disposal.
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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, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In modern society, sometimes state authority use technology to track the actions and conversations of individuals by smartphones and cameras and these people have no information about that. There are different approaches about positive and negative sides of this process. In my opinion, we should use some control mechanisms in order to prevent crime, however we should not overdo it. “The golden mean” should be found.
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Students should choose a university major that prepares them for a high-paying careers To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Now a day with many new development many higher education provide a variety of courses to pursue. Some believe that children should select major provided by their institute which educate them for higher salary jobs. In this essay I would like to express my point of view with relevant examples.
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