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Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?

Robots and high technology devices can help in order to complete chores mostly at our homes nowadays. Admittedly, it is one of the irresistible results of developing technology. I will briefly elaborate this situation by emphasizing positive ways.
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Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?

While it is believed by some that old people should be looked after by the authorities, others argue that it is the responsibility of their families. I believe that both governments and families are responsible for taking care of the elderly.
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Some people think that increasing the number of police officers on the street is the only effective way to reduce crime. Do you agree or disagree?

It is thought that, by the increase in the number of cops on the roads, will have an impact on ceasing the criminal activities. I completely agree that, the only mode to protect the society, place or area from being under any unbearable situation, surrounded by the suspects is to strictly enforce the laws and should increase the awareness on this issue.
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Schools don’t do enough to teach students about their health. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is trusted that the more viable sharing much information in scientific research, business and the academic world is, the better it is. Whereas others suppose that some information is not straightforward to share due to its importance and preciousness. Both sides of the arguments will be outlined in this essay with a number of reasons
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Many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays it is strongly believed that everyone should have equal salary without any much difference. In my view, to create an equilibrium and a happier culture there should be less differences in a wage of every person because many problems such as crime, unfairness, and health arise with unequal incomes.
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Some people say it is a waste of time to plan for the future and that it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that having plans for the future is not as important as concentrating on the present since this activity is too time-consuming. Personally, I do not totally follow this idea because of the rationales following.
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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.

History continues to be controversial in schools, for some people argue that nowadays, the youth needs to pay more attention to the Science and Technology lessons. There are strong views on both sides, which I will discuss now.
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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?

Differences between nationalities pave the road to development. Moreover, exchanging cultures and languages with foreigners can have a lot of benefits that would have been otherwise impossible if we had only dealt with people from the same nationality. In fact, when a nation hosts a variety of nationalities among its people, it develops faster and even becomes more interesting. The Essay will argue why this is ultimately accurate.
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Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Working in one institution is considered paramount to sustain the basic needs and a lifestyle of an individual. Some people believe, that staying all throughout in the same organization is beneficial, while other commenters affirmed that it is better to work for different organizations. The writer, will discuss below, these both views and followed by a conclusion.
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Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, few individuals argue that spending time with the family have an excellent impact on kid's growth and few experts believe that outside exposure plays a vital influence in children's life. In this essay I would like to view both the sides and give my opinion at the end.
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The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed that the mainstream of media channels, focuses on this attention on emerging problems and information on the society rather than positive news and this trend is harmful to people. I partly agree with idea because this tendency has both positive and negative impacts.
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Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Otherhowever, think that there are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.s,

In the recent era, where the majority of folks around the globe are spending heavily on big occasions of their life. Some people opine that it is a shared waste of funds, however, other believe that it is important to spend cash to make those big occasions memorable in their life. In this essay, I will discuss both the perspectives and provide my opinion.
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High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect others or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Living a healthy lifestyle has become an increasingly important topic as what researchers know about nutrition has evolved. In my opinion, despite some obvious hurdles it is easier than ever for people to be healthy and fit modernized.
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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legat requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

In most countries, the reclamation of a garbage is a burning issue. Someone, deems that people are not participating in that process, as they should be. So, they suggest that the most effective method to increase the rates of recycling is that the government should make a law on it. I believe, to a certain extent, it would be beneficial, but the education is also an equally important.
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Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The purposes of movies have been a heated debate in recent years. Many people consider watching films as a means of entertainment without any additional values while others argue that humans can also derive educational benefits from this activity. Personally, I believe in the role of movies in education.
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It is too expensive to look after and repair old buildings. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

There is no doubt that dilapidated buildings do require care and money for timely maintenance, but complete gentrifications cannot be the solution for this problem. I partially agree with the statement. This essay will discuss both the sides of this opinion with relevant ideas along with the supporting examples.
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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 neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that volunteering should be made part of the school curriculum. This essay agrees with that suggestion completely because of the benefits it brings to pupils. The essay will first look at how voluntary performance can help students develop soft skills and then discuss how these extracurricular activities are valued by universities and employers.
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The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing?

These days search engines make it easier for us to reach any knowledge in the world. In this essay I'm going to present the reasons that I strongly believe in on how a great it is to reach the information.
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Some people think that it s necessary to involve the whole family into nurturing and upbringing a child, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

To raise a child is one of the most important and complex duties an adult can have. Some people consider that all the family members should be involved in children’s development, while others consider the opposite. This essay will discuss both views and will sustain the idea that all family members have an important role in upbringing children.
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When a town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some individuals argue that the government should prioritize the development of public gardens and sports facilities over that of shopping malls so citizens could spend their spare time in. While this opinion is true in some cases, I am more convinced that shopping complexes are as vital as parks and sports centres in a town.
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