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Governments should spend more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the recent years, transportation has become an important concern for the governments. The question is whether governments should allocate more budget to railways or building more roads. In my opinion, there should be more rail tracks and trains rather than roads. I will amplify this argument by using some suitable examples before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
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Hosting international sporting competitions is good,but few people think this causes too many problems. Explain both views and tell your opinion.

International sport is a conspicuous trend which is essential towards a country's growth and development. While some people believe that overseas games should be embraced, others argue that it has enormous negative developments. Personally, I believe that such event is good for many reasons. This essay will expatiate on both views as well as the writer's viewpoint.
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35. As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon know as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Given reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Globalization has transformed our communities into more diverse ones worldwide, especially in metropolitans. Some people are afraid that traditional cultures will be diminished among citizens inevitably and eventually may lose the identities of their cultural roots. I only agree with this view under certain situation and believe that globalization has little effects on people's cultures.
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Nowadays, families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Immigration has been all the rage in today’s world. Opinions differ from whether or not children will be benefitted when their parents relocate to another country for work. These views will be discussed in the essay below, followed by my personal perspective at the end.
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Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

A common opinion is that, to have lesser crimes in the country, people wish the government to enforce certain rules to constrict the prevailing laws; therefore, the criminals won't get a chance to escape easily. Others believe that, there should not be any harsh punishments for prisoners. Here in this essay, I will discuss both of the arguments.
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Schools have a limited amount of money to spend.Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spend for buying equipment like computers.Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It has become a debatable issue where schools should invest their money.While some individuals are of the opinion that it should be done by recruiting well trained staff, whereas others believe that modern technological equipments should be their priority.This essay will examine both sides of the statement.I, however, think that such organisations should give equal importance to both before making any investment.
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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued by some that people are increasing their sociability because of technology's globalization. I agree with this because using the internet and portable devices, everybody can be connected all the time with others. Despite this, humans are losing the capacity to be in contact face to face and just they just share their life in a virtual way.
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Stress related illnesses are becoming increasingly common What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggests?

Today's demands and pressures will guarantee that all human beings will experience stress as it is simply a by-product of life. People are suffering from sickness due to the proliferation of tensity. This essay will discuss the reasons why stress related health problems occurring as well as put forward several solutions to tackle this issue.
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In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it good thing or a bad thing?

As a nation develops, numerous buildings are built by the administrators. However, with this development, all modern constructions look similar. As a consequence, the heritage of a place is being demolished. I personally believe that keeping the historical value of a place and the buildings have equivalent importance in comparison with modern look alike structures.
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The government is spending a lot of money to discover life on other planets. Some people think that government is wasting money and should spend more money addressing the problems of public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, space exploration has been a debatable issue among societies. Some people believe that investing in this industry is a waste of money and the authorities should use that money in solving problems on earth instead. Personally, I fairly disagree with this view for a number of reasons.
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People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really very important? Give reasons. Some people say that public speaking should be taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, there have been ongoing debate about the roles of adverts in the society. Some believe that it gives us the product information which may be beneficial to us, while I often argue that advertising leads us to purchase such a thing which may be not required. In this essay, I will discuss relevant reasons and supporting examples.
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smacking children is the best form of discipline. to what extent do you agree or disagree?

There are various ways of instilling discipline in kids, one of which is using the rod. Some people believe that the physical form of punishment is the best way to discipline children. This essay will argue why smacking children is not the best form of punishment.
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All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children's future. Discuss both views and give your opinion. taught various subjects at schools.

In the fast growing world, Education is the primary skill to be successful. However, this growth is forcing every parent to be a more responsible parent, for their children. The way, in which people think about the education differs. Some believe their kids learning a multiple variety of books is important and on the other hand, some think, having a range of different skill sets, may increase their success rates.In my opinion, I believe range of subjects can give you more domain knowledge, while on the other case, learning skills can make them a better person in their real life, thereby enhancing the ability to stand independently in the society.
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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In the intensely competitive business environment nowadays, advertising is such a powerful weapon enormously influencing our consumer habits. Much effective as it is, it seems one-sided without considering another important one to be the cause: our demand. Therefore, I only partly agree with the idea that advertising, instead of the society’s needs, is playing the main role in deciding what we buy.
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Some people think that recruiting companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently while others consider they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is an undeniable truth that, in order to work smoothly a company needs people who have the abilities of working efficiently. Some people believe that, during the process of recruitment the main target should be to select creative employees who know how to work on their own. Others, including me, argue that, people with the talent of teamwork should be given the priority during the selection process.
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Some people believe that technology has made man more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Experts throughout both the developing and developed world have debated whether the advent of sophisticated modern machinery such as mobile phones, laptops and iPad have helped to enhance and improve people’s social lives or whether the opposite has become the case. Personally, I strongly advocate the former view. This essay will discuss both sides using examples from the UK government and Oxford University to demonstrate points and prove arguments.
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30. Some people thinks that government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to begin to eat more healthy meals. Do you agree or disagree.

Fast food causes many health issues among its consumers and has also created financial burdens for governments worldwide. Some people propose that high tax on junk food will discourage consumers to purchase them. I personally agree with this proposal.
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Some people think that developed countries have higher responsibilities to climate change than developing countries. others believe countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment . discuss both sides and give your opinion

Environmental pollution is a universal problem so, according to some people, both the developing and developed countries should have equal responsibilities towards protecting the environment, while others believe, the developed nations should bear the major burden to protecting the atmosphere. In my opinion, the advanced nations with better economic conditions are more responsible for protecting the atmosphere.
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LIVING IN A COUNTRY WHERE YOU HAVE TO SPEAK A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SOCIAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL PROBLEMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT?

MANY OPPORTUNITIES WILL HAVE PEOPLE THAT DECIDE GO TO ANOTHER COUNTRY, WHERE THEY WILL SPEAK ANOTHER IDIOM, DESPITE OF SOME DIFFICULTIES to ADAPT TO A NEW LIFE. GOING ABROAD CAN GIVE TO THE PEOPLE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT NEW CULTURE AND ALSO MIGHT OPEN THEIR MIND.
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To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?

Art, painting and sculpture, for instance, makes a boring place a more interesting one. Moreover, numerous unusual outputs are being called as “Work of Art.” However, the standards of selecting such have decreased compared to the previous time period, as a typical creation can now be labelled as “masterpiece,” while genuine outputs worth not even an attention. My conviction disproves with the aforementioned concept and it will be explained in this essay why.
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