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Some people think that news and media are affecting our lives in a positive way while others disagree. Do you agree or disagree?

There are those who believe that current affairs reports and various other means of transmitting information are beneficial to humanity, and on the other hand, there are those who dispute this. I totally disagree with the opinion because the news and media deceive people and make them feel depressed.
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Countries with long average working hours are economically more successful than those countries which do not work long hours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the modern era of society, labour force gradually claims their rights including suitable working time. Although some people believe that lengthening the duration of hours per employee is a principal method to boost productivity, I strongly support there are better ways.
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Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Over the past few years, some people have assumed that extreme sports should be forbidden by the authorities, while others claim that individuals should be given more liberty to indulge in any physical activity or sport. From my perspective, I would argue that people should be free to practice such sports as they wish.
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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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It has been a long-standing discussion about whether the outcome of the research done in any field, such as science, business and academics, should be made public or should it be made private to gain profits. In this essay, I will discuss both the points of views using the real-life examples to support arguments.
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In the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?

The twenty-first century has seen a rapid increase in the markets. To go to shopping is a simple deal for modern people, however, even a century ago it was a hard procedure. From my point of view, to be able to go to stores and feel ease is really beneficial, because it might be one of the ways to release stress and, also, it is, perhaps, an equivalent to physical trainings for some people.
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As more and more people move to cities and as cities expand in size, City life loses its appeal To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

It is irrefutable that cities are expanding rapidly due to the large number of people that are moving towards these areas. Owing to this migration, I completely agree with the statement that city life is gradually losing its appeal.
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Some people think that news and media are affecting our lives in a positive way while others disagree. Do you agree or disagree?

There are those who believe that current affairs reports and various other means of transmitting information are beneficial to humanity, and on the other hand there are those who dispute this. I totally disagree with the opinion because the news and media deceive people and make them feel depressed.
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It is better to have one true friend than all the acquaintances in the world. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no doubt that building strong relationship takes time and effort. While many argue that having a single best friend is more beneficial than having many acquaintances. I believe having one true friend is better than having hundreds that you rarely know.
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In some countries, people follow the latest fashion and hairstyles. In your opinion, what is influencing this? Is this a good or bad thing?

Nowadays, we are living in the era when human updated themselves with the recent fashion and hairstyle trend. In my opinion, social media and some public figures, especially celebrities, have a role to realize this activity become a custom. Therefore, I admitted that follow the trend is a bad thing and I will discuss how it can change person's habit and also can make new problems, that is a financial struggle.
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Some people believe that for a hobby to be enjoyable it should be hard to acquire or learn. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In this competitive era, everyone can feel the stress. To decrease the stress, people are used to pursuing the hobbies. Some people believe that for the enjoying hobbies, it should be complex. However, I am not siding with this view. In this essay, I intend to delve some reasons behind it.
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Some people believe online reading materials should ONLY be used for a child to LEARN to read whereas others believe ONLY printed material should be used. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.

In this modern era, knowledge is the most valued possession where children are taught to read at their very young age to acquire it. Some people opine that reading through eLearning should be enough for children while few others think that paper based should be sufficient. This essay would succinctly look into both the views and would derive a plausible conclusion.
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Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuus both views and give your opinion.

There is an argument between people about finding the most effective ways of having a good work. According to this, some people think that concluding the tertiary qualification is a good method, whereas it is believed by others that relying on the studied background and promoting simple abilities is more powerful. Overall, in my point of view, I believe that both academic learning and task experience are necessary to achieve a great work because both aspects are equally needed.
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Some people say that technologies such as mobile phones are disrupting social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?

It is condemned that the advanced technologies directly affect the communication skills in today's complex society. Although in a few specific contexts, I am against this statement, I am of the opinion that, by and large, the social interaction has been interrupted by the use of cell phones.
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Some people agree with spending lots of money on a large wedding, while others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

According to some people, sparing a huge sum of wealth in wedding parties is considered to be justified. While others opine that lavish events are a waste of money and resources. This essay will discuss both views and give reasons why I think that it it does not make much sense to spend a lot of money on wedding celebrations.
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Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?

Few individuals face a challenge to deliver a speech or give a lecture in front of huge crowds. In fact, now-a-days mass audience is lacking this skill and as many people think that it is a mandatory to teach it in primary schools. I strongly agree with this point that this skill should include in school curriculum.
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It is often claimed that electronic devices will soon replace paper books. Do you agree or disagree?

In this recent years, a plethora of people assures that Neoteric gadgets, such as tablets, computers, and mobile phones will supersede physical books. However, others bolster that paper-based manuscript does not obsolete compare to the electronic one. Moreover, this essay will depict my approbation toward the former idea.
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Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There are some people argue that public museums and art galleries will not be necessary anymore since people are able to find historical artefacts and artworks on the Internet. Personally, I totally disagree with this statement because of the rationales following.
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Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree and disagree with this statement?

These days, people strongly express about having a plethora of options in almost all aspects of human life. While some vouch for career choices, others simply compare ease of living. Nonetheless, I strongly agree with the given statement. In this essay, I shall explain the reasons behind my agreement with aforementioned fact and would provide examples as required.
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In many Countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of Crime? How can we deal with those causes?

Criminals are a menace to our society and it is a matter of concern that the crime rate has increased dramatically in many countries. In this essay, I will discuss the reasons behind the crimes and propose some solutions to combat the problem.
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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?

A question which many of us have to ask ourselves is whether various forms of advertisement are luring buyers into buying more than they can afford or they are increasing awareness of useful commercial products. On one hand, I am inclined to believe that shoppers undoubtedly must take into account the financial risks which are inherent in advertising. On the other hand, hardly can we deny the effectiveness of advertising as a business tool.
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