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Some people make new friends on social sites and Internet chat rooms. Some people think it is a good thing. Some people think it is better to make friends face to face. 1

People talk to others over social networking sites and develop friendship with them. In my opinion, it is a good thing as it helps in creating bigger network and greater availability of friends than face to face circle but there are disadvantages too. Firstly, You get to know people of different fi...

In recent times, young adults are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home? v. 1

In recent years, young people tend to have more time for their friends while they spend less time with their families. Teenagers usually choose to be with their peers because they find them more available and understanding when compared to their family. I believe parents shouldn’t force their childr...

In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? v. 19

Housing requirement is among the basic requirements of humans. However, due to population explosion, there is a limited space available to build these homes in cities. And, the only place where these homes could be built is in the countryside. Some sociologists argue that it is vital to protect the ...

Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. v. 7

It is argued that rich nations ought to allow greater numbers of forced migrants past their borders and give them humanitarian relief. This essay totally agrees with this opinion because it is the morally correct thing to do and it will also help their economy in the long term. Refugees are fleeing...

Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. v. 8

The displaced person needs food and shelter for their survival, therefore, rich nations should provide rudimentary support. This essay agrees that wealthy nations should accept and provide basic help to the refugees. Firstly, this essay will discuss how refugees struggle after they leave the country...

High stakes English language tests such as IELTS, are being increasingly delivered on the computers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? v. 2

Assessment in the 21st century has changed following the rapid development of technology around us. As such, English language tests follow the trend and started providing a computer based exams as another option for the paper one. This essay will discuss how the advantages of this new option exceeds...

High stakes English language tests such as IELTS, are being increasingly delivered on the computers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? v. 3

Assessment in the 21st century has changed following the rapid development of technology around us. As such, English language tests follow the trend and started providing a computer based exams as another option for the paper one. This essay will discuss how the advantages of this new option exceeds...

The birth rate in most developed countries is predicted to begin to fall over the next 50 years. By 2030 it is estimated that over one third of the population in most developed countries will be aged 65 and over: What effects will these predictions have on developed countries if they prove true? What can be done now to deal with this situation? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. v. 2

A large proportion of the world's population is currently in the age group of 25-50 years; however, it translates to the fact that this huge proportion will join the dependent sector of the economy by the end of this decade. This can have a detrimental effect on the socio-economical aspect of a coun...

Nowadays most big cities have high congestion and road traffic issues. What are the real causes for this? Suggest a solution that will help to relieve it. v. 1

In the modern times, many big cities have a large number of computer and road traffic problems. This essay will discuss a couple possible reasons for this issue, and their solution as well. One of the possible reasons for this issue is the high number of cars in the streets. Big cities tend to have...

As countries have developed there has been a trend towards smaller family sizes. Why does this happen? How does this affect society? v. 4

Many countries around the world are becoming richer as they develop and at the same time these countries are seeing a reduction in the size of the family unit. This essay will discuss the reasons for this phenomenon and examine some of the possible effects it will have on society. One of the princi...

Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? v. 5

These days food travels many miles as farmers' exports their food across the world to satisfy the consumer demand. Although some people think stopping this practise would benefit the economy and the environment, I believe the negative impacts would not justify such a change. We can benefit from sto...

Some people believe that the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. v. 1

There was an ignited debate in recent years to argue for the importance of educational setting. Opponents to orthodox perspective did believe that the qualities that could pave the way for success were collected from other environments rather than traditional education. In my humble opinion, univers...

The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advances in technology which can prevent and solve crime. v. 2

Technological improvements aid in the prevention and resolution of criminal activities, which lead to a drastic reduction in crime rate. In my opinion, I agree that the use of technology is key to minimizing level of crime. However, I believe that it eases people to commit crime. Technology such as...

Leaders and directors in organizations are often older people. Some people say that younger people could be leaders. v. 1

It is true that high positions in a company are usually taken by elderly people. Some people argue that younger individuals are more suitable to in charge of the firms. Although old people have significantly important qualities, I believe younger ones are more likely to become a good leader. On the...

Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. v. 18

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM HISTORY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TOPIC OF DEPATE AS PEOPLE HAS ALWAYS HAD DIFFERENT VIEWS REGARDING HOW MUCH WE CAN LEARN FROM THE PAST. SOME THINK THAT HISTORY GIVES US FREE LESSONS WHILE OTHERS THINK THAT LOOKING INTO THE POST TO LEARN FOR OUR CURRENT EVENTS IS JUST A WASTE OF T...

Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neigbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). v. 16

It has been suggested that high school students should be involved in unpaid community service as a compulsory part of high school programmes. Most of the colleges are already providing opportunities to gain work experience, however these are not compulsory. In my opinion, sending students to work i...

Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the modern world. Given time, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Analyse both sides of this argument. v. 1

In the last few decades, technology has become integral part of our life. It has reached to classrooms. Many opine that, technology will replace methodological learning in foresees future, but I strongly believed that manual study should be continued. Firstly, an online tutoring enables distance le...

*QUESTION*: Increasing car usage in many large global cities has caused a number of problems. Some cities have proposed banning private vehicles from the city centre. v. 1

All around the world, specifically urban areas are facing a number of issues due to rising in the number of private vehicles. Some towns have decided to stop the use of such personal cars in the city center. However, I completely agree with the proposal of banning cars from the city because it will ...

Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. v. 1

Over the past decades, technological development has never failed to draw public attention and provoke debates. Although the implementation of modern technology in educational institutes is certainly a progression, the issue as to whether the traditional teaching methods should be completed replaced...

Governments should spend more money on education than on recreation and sports. v. 2

The argument about whether governments should financially supply education side more than entertainments and sports has not been settled yet. I strongly agree with this opinion and think that it is more beneficial to spend money on education rather than sports and recreation. Firstly, I believe tha...