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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People often have a perception that accepting bad situations is good in certain circumstances, whereas others believe that such situations must be improved through our efforts. In my viewpoint, I would suggest that a person should work hard and enhance the situations rather than getting habitual to the things.
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A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans,while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs,including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In today's era, some groups of members in society are using animals for their personal benefits like killing for offering to god and also for medical inventions. But the other part of the society members condemns this and suggest to treat them equal to human beings. I strongly admit and stand with the opinion of treating every creature on earth as a human being. This essay would discuss both the views in detail.

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In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

It is argued that the average weight of the people is rising in different countries and their health condition and fitness is declining. I will discuss the key factors why these problems have arisen and some steps to eliminate these problems.
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Some people say that historical buildings should be knocked down, while others believe that they should be preserved and restored instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often considered by many people that the ancient edifice should get demolished. Whereas, restoration and preservation are required for such construction which is a thought of many others. I am inclined towards later view and opine that our archaeological assets are required to be maintained for the historical values as well as economics point of view.
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People’s lives are becoming increasing stressful nowadays and there are many reasons behind this. Many people relate this to the technological advancement while others say that high living costs and competitions are the main reasons for this stressful life we have. In your opinion what are the reasons behind this? What can be done to solve this problem?

There is no doubt that the twentieth century has seen a technological revolution. However, the question: how can new advances affect our lives? Is one of controversial issues today. Although the online trade can have some drawbacks, I think this is a positive development. In this essay, I will explain my support for this argument.
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Many office authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What is your opinion?

It is often argued by some people that their individual rights are snatched away when they are not allowed to smoke in public areas, while there are others who welcome this restriction. Personally, I believe that these types of bans should be implemented for both the benefit of the environment.
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computers are being used more and more in education. some people say that this a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. discuss both sides of the arguments and the give your own opinion.

Technology has been rapidly growing in the last decade. Where computers are becoming an essential need in the whole education system. Although some people think it is beneficial, but few people feel it brings negative impact along. In this essay will discuss both the sides of arguments and support my opinion, why I feel it is a positive trend.
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Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Watching movies is a type of entertainment that almost everyone enjoys. With the advancement in technology, you can now easily download movies of your choice and watch them. A group of people now prefers watching it this way rather than going to the cinema. Another group believes that the experience of the large screen can't be recreated elsewhere. This essay shall discuss why it is more convenient to enjoy films on the gadget in your hand, but why the big screen is more entertaining.
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Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people argue that charitable foundations ought to help in their local countries only. Whereas, other individuals believe that these corporations should work globally for the poor and needy people. It is agreed that help and support should be reachable to every corner of the world by such nonprofit organizations. This essay will discuss both points of view before coming to a reasoned conclusion.
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Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is true that the advancements in science are immensely influencing the surroundings by polluting them. Some inhabitants are of the view that everyone requires to live without using many machines, while others think that various gadgets can be used to avoid the unavoidable conditions cause by technology. In my opinion, one must depend on the new inventions in the tech-world but wisely without causing pollution.
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Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

In this age of technology, accessing the material online has gotten easier over the years and this process is making local libraries inessential. It is my opinion that libraries are no longer needed since data can be easily accessed online.
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Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary while others think hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is thought by some that having an instinctive competency is essential in order to prosper in sports, others, however, believe that strong effort and constant rehearsal are highly of great importance. In my opinion, I consider that consistency in practice is the best way to achieve greater heights in sporting.
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Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary while others think hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In recent times, there has been a debate on the various measures to take to keep fit. Some persons are of the view that natural efforts are required to excel in physical activities while others, including me insists that strong labour and constant rehearsals are also essential. The rationale for each view will be discussed.
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Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is believed that college learning programs should admit all interested persons, notwithstanding their educational qualifications. This essay completely disagrees with this notion and would argue firstly, that it can lead to failure and secondly, to a waste of resources.
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"Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In recent times, some of the life threatening diseases pose a stiff challenge to the mankind. Owing to this, most of the countries have realised to allocate a major part of their gross domestic product towards healthcare along with the steps taken to completely offset those fatal viruses, which are causing earlier death and other epidemic illnesses. I would argue that, although I completely agree that effective spending must to be done towards preventing actions, I have some hesitations in losing focus from the treatment areas.
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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?

Since the beginning of the twenty first century, migration from one country to another in search of greener pastures, has gotten the momentum rapidly. However, I think even if people's familiarity with the foreign language, they may always find some problems. The reasons of my inclination are explained in trailed paragraphs.
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for centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and maths. with the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?

We can't imagine the world without the computers anymore. They became part and parcel of our lives since the beginning of their introduction. Once considered a sophisticated skill set, computer skills, nowadays became indispensable. We are seeing these technical literacy as a mandatory subject added to the curriculum as early as beginning primary education. I strongly advocate the necessity to consider computer literacy as a fourth skill and should definitely be added to the education system.
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Impact of the internet in creating informative society is dangerous for India's rich culture. To what extent do you agree with the statement?

INDIA IS DEVELOPING NATION WITH NUMBERS OF RICH PEOPLE WHO USE THE INTERNET FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES. IT IS INNATE TRUTH THAT EVERYTHING HAS BOTH NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE EFFECTS BASED ON USEAGE. SO, IT IS OFETEN BELIEVE BY SOME PEOPLE THAT WORLD WIDE WEB HAS BAD EFFECT ON INDIA'S WELL OFF CULTURE. THIS ESSAY WILL PARTIALLY CONCUR WITH THE ABOVE NOTION AND DISCUSS HOW THE CYBERSPACE IS USEFUL AND HOW IT HAS SPOILD THE UPCOMING RICHER GENERAION.
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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many people think that students should pursue higher studies according to their ambition. Whereas the latter think that pupils should acquire academic qualifications based on science and technology related subjects. In this essay, I will discuss both the views and submit my opinion in conclusion.
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Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

We are living in the age of science where everyone is busy to acquire the knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. Many people seem that Artificial Intelligence is a best innovation to help the people. While, others are of the opinion that most of people are worried about artificial intelligence. However, I will discuss with both the views either positive and negative influence of the newly born technology.
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