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Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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It is believed by some people that due to multifarious adverts coming up daily, we end up buying things which are not required while other section of the society thinks that it helps us in making our life better by providing awareness about latest consumer products which are available in the market. I agree with the latter because of the advertisements, we come to know about new technologies and medicines which help in the survival of mankind. Humans tend to purchase things which they desire but nowadays due to the advent of technology and advertisements, we buy things which often help us in maintaining our body.
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, according to a recent poll by the government of India, 40% of youngsters have bought gym equipment after watching its benefits on television.
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, many people in India, who do not want to visit hospitals often end up buying cough syrup or cold and cough tablet from a local medical shop.
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