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We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is generally thought that citizens ought to dedicate to their own nations instead of caring for others-blooded people because it is unfeasible to help all people who suffer hard conditions in the world. Although I understand the excuses of this view, this essay will partly concur with this because of the reasons below.
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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that punishments for various crimes should be fixed accordingly. While some argue that it should be concluded based on the situations and actions that made them commit a misconduct should be reiterated and punish as needed. Though fixed punishments are effective, they will not prevent individuals to stop the activities in the future. I believe that explanation and demands from the individual should be carefully assessed before punishing and rehabilitating them would resolve the issue and wouldn't raise the problem again.
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Computers are becoming essential part of education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion

In current society, computers have brought about enormous imminent benefits for people's lives and have played an active role in children's cognitive and children's schooling in the schools. Although there are convincing arguments on both sides of this controversial issue, I profoundly agree with this assertion discussing computers leave a positive impact on schooling for children in schools.
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Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion.

While it is not doubt that the technology is creating many features for the better life of people around the world of nations. Many individuals like to purchase current gadgets, mobile phones or laptops. The trend of it is increasing day by day. However, others reckon that it has no benefit. I deem that it is the best thing in order to learn something. I will discuss both the viewpoints and also add my specific opinion in the following paragraphs.
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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 argued by many people that living in a horizontal city is beneficial; however, others believe that vertical centrals are the people’s preference today. Although horizontal areas can save enormous maintenance cost and provide spacious houses, I am of the opinion that high-rise building areas are ideal for the exponentially growing population and for its commercial facilities.
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Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.

Whether or not to do homework given by teacher to the school students is becoming increasingly controversial. While some parents think that such type of activity puts pressure on children and it is not relevant, others believed that it plays an important role in studies and personal growth. This essay will explain why doing schoolwork is essential, although, there has to be one limit on it.
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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?

In this the contemporary world, people are travelling to many places of the universe. They were using a common language as a result that place local language will die. However, some people perceive whether this will reduce an innumerable of languages in the universe would become a beneficial for people having an easier life. I strongly support this view with arguments in below paragraphs.
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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

In the recent times, many people are certainly becoming aware about the robustness. Some people perceive that whether the government should build many sports complex, which helps to improve the health of people. However, others believe that this would be not much impactful as they start another action. The essay will discuss above notion with arguments in below paragraphs.
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Some people think that examinations should be eliminated. Do you agree or disagree?

It is a common practice for schools and colleges to have examinations to assess their students' knowledge. Although whether tests are essential or not is still controversial, I do believe that exams are of utmost importance to students.
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Some people use the Internet for the solution to their medical problem. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and example from your experience

These days the Internet found to be a useful resource for solution to many problems. Many people use this service for having the answers to their medical issues. However, I believe that it has positive and negative effects on the health of human being.
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International tourism is becoming the world’s biggest industry. Unfortunately, it often creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree

In the era of integration, global tourism development is believed to have to capability to promote cross-border exchange. Although the idea that it will exacerbate the resentment among the international community, I would contend that this trend will rather bring increased mutual understanding than the aforementioned drawbacks.
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Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?

GENERALLY, PEOPLE DO VARIOUS THINKGS TO BE SUCCESS IN THEIR LIFE, BUT SOMETIMES, THEY FAIL. SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT, THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THEY DO NOT HAVE STRONG PASSION, WHICH IS THE EVIDENCE OF ANY FAILURE. FROM MY POINT OF VIEW, SOMETIMES LACK OF KNOWLEDGE COULD ALSO BE A PROOF FOR THIS AND HAVING NOT A STRONG DESIRE IN OTHER TIMES.
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Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The sport plays an essential role in the life of each person; thereby not only the sportsmen should be sponsored, but also all programs that encouraged the healthy life of the citizens. Therefore, I partly agree with the topic statement because spending money on both sides of the debate has equal importance.
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Nowadays a large amount of advertising aiming at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the recent years, the impact of a growing number of advertisements can be seen on people, particularly on the youngsters. Indeed, most ads are made to target children, as they are vulnerable to get influenced quickly. In my opinion, not all advertisements affects adversely, rather are made for the purpose.
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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals . Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

People are calling into question the most important environmental issue of these days.While some advocate the main environmental predicament is losing some kind of plants and animals, others assert there are more significant problems.Both sides of argument present rational reasons which will be elaborated.
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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Over the past decades, there have been a vast number of machinery breakthroughs. It is widely believed that it is meaningless to (remain) preserve conventional lifestyles or skills. I strongly disagree with this point of view, as I suppose that they always bring particular values in our life.
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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 development 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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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example for a working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are certainly an innumerable of benefits the child should achieve by participating in the community work. Due to this some intellectuals opine that this type of activity would be mandatory for all students from a junior school. I strongly support this view as this will explore the new opportunities.
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Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Climate change is becoming one of the most controversial issues in the modern era. While some people believe that there are several solutions that each person can do to help slow down the process of global warming, others hold an opinion that measures by individuals do not show any effectiveness and relevance and that only the authorities and big corporations can be able to tackle the problem. Personally, I think everyone from all classes must join a hand to deal with this global issue. In this essay, I will express my view to each of the above arguments.
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Recent surveys show increased interest in relocation and travel to other countries. What may be the reasons for this trend, and what will be the possible outcome from this behavior? Provide examples for your opinion.

The debate whether it is a good or bad sign that today people are more inclined towards going to a different country for either work or vacation, has become a matter of discussion for many. Personally, I believe that there several reasons behind this development. In this essay, I shall analyse this topic and outline relevant examples to illustrate the consequences of this trend.
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