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Some people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

It is often thought that young adults should keep on studying in order to advance their learning. Whereas, some people think instead they should be encouraged to work to serve society such as, being a car mechanic or builder. The following essay will be discussed both views.
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More developing countries are given aid from international organizations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important . Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People are calling into question the importance of aid. Nowadays, many world wide organisations are providing financial assistance to developing countries and their citizens.While a group of people advocates that financial support is required, others assert that technical help Such as advice would be more profitable. Both sides of argument present rational ideas, which will be elaborated.
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Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, others think that zoos are useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Many believe that caging animals in a zoo is inhuman while others feel that it is a best way to save the endangered species from extinction. It is true a conducive habitat can be provided in a zoo, but it would be better if not all the animals unnecessarily confined for the public display.
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Some people think that uniform in schools are unnecessary and should be banned.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own experience.

At present, uniform is very important in the life of humans. Systematic makes the discipline in every place. Such as schools, college and much more. Certain individuals reckon that uniform in schools are unnecessary and also should be banned. However, I totally disagree with the given hook. I will discuss the certain reasons and add my own opinion in the upcoming paragraphs.
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Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. 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 past experiences are worthless in our present or future. Although the first reactions to some people is to concur to such claims. Nevertheless, there are several persuasive reasons to refute this statement. In the following paragraphs, there are many perspectives to discuss this issue more in-depth.
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Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is believed that the economic development is the solution to end the hunger and poverty, whereas the increase of economic should be stopped due to the harmful effects it has on the environment. In my point of view, both view sides will have its benefits and drawbacks. In this essay, I will discuss both arguments.
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The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is true that women's position in the society has uplifted over the last two decades. Therefore, young children have been experiencing certain adolescent issues as many mothers are career-conscious and not available at all the times for their kids. However, I do not support this statement and will discuss it in the essay.
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A lot of money is spent on repairing old buildings. Instead of repairing old buildings that money should be spent on knocking down old buildings and building new one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The world is continuously enhancing in different ways and infrastructure transformation has a pivotal role in region’s beauty. Architectural proficiency has a significant value in the country’s historical importance. Some argue that spending a lump sum of money on repairing old buildings is fatuous approach. Instead of spending on ancient houses conduce in building new one. Thus, I will draw your attention to my conclusion in different ways.
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A lot of money is spent on repairing old buildings. Instead of repairing old buildings that money should be spent on knocking down old buildings and building new one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The world is continuously enhancing by different ways and infrastructure transformation has a pivotal role in region's beauty. Architectural proficiency has their significant value in the country’s historical importance. Some argue that the spending lump sum of money on repairing old buildings is fatuous approach. Instead of spending on ancient houses conduce in building new one. Thus, I will draw your attention to my conclusion via different ways.
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In many places,new home are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?

Although many locations need to have houses which are new, there are not any area except in the suburbia for this matter, some people have the opinion that building in the countryside is not a good choice and they should preserve them without any alteration. Personally, I believe that this occurrence can cause many difficulties in the environment and I partially agree with this notion.
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Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

Nowadays train ways more profitable than the car was. And with its government expend more money to railroad than roads. I completely agree with it because the track has more benefits if we compare with car road. And also there have more reasons I will discuss it in this essay.
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Some people think that schools do not do enough to teach young people about how to look after their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

In the contemporary era, some individuals believe that schools do not provide in depth knowledge to the students about taking care of their health. I completely agree with the given notion, relevant reasons to prove this fact are discussed in the forthcoming paragraphs with illustrations.
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Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion

As the global trend toward globalism and the use of a lingua Franca grows, local languages continue to perish. I think, although a smaller number of languages can make life easier, it is important to try and preserve all languages.
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With an increasing number of people eating fast food, which if eating too regularly can cause health issues, some people think that the only solution is to ban it completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There has been a massive growth in the number of people who enjoy consuming junk food on a regular basis. Whilst some argue that this trend will eventually lead to various health risks and hence need to be thoroughly prohibited, I feel it is unnecessary to do so and there are better answers to this phenomenon.
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Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Some people feel that mental durability is most important in sports while some say that physical durability is more important. In my opinion, mental vigour exerts much more powerful impact than physical power.
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The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays, all around is becoming more technical. However, books are converted electronic variant. Some people agree that, in spite of delivery book is a basic function of library management, they would not like to waste of place and money for technical equipments. Others think opposite opinion. In this essay, it will be discussed both views and give examples where relevant.
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Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

There are different kinds of sports such as volleyball, cricket, football in such sports one needs the party to play with each other while there are certain sports that don't need any organization such games are tennis, swimming, badminton. In my opinion, it is advantageous to participate in those games which are played in teams.
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Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Change in climate pattern has become major threaten for human survival in these days. Some people state that we need to adapt to different weather formats rather than protecting the environment, but others believe that we should protect the weather pattern. There are several feisty debates on this throughout the world. I have not completely accord with this. Let me slice and dice the pros and cons of climate change and emphasize my view in the following paragraphs.
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Every year serval languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, the changes have affected an individual’s life in a positive and negative manner. This will lead to the decline of some local language. However, some people perceive that these changes would not affect even it deliver life, having lesser issues as having a few languages over the globe. I strongly support this view, arguments are given in below paragraphs.
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Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?

The neighbourhood is always looked while moving from one place to another. Although everyone wants to live in a good community, but never assumed the elements that a resident should have. I believe that the natives should be well educated, honest and kind to others.
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