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Writing task 2

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May 27, 2019

‫اﻟﮭﺪف ﻣﻦ اﻋﺪاد ھﺬا اﻟﻤﻠﻒ ‪:‬‬

‫ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ ﻛﯿﻔﯿﺔ اﻹﺟﺎﺑﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺴﺆال ‪ ,‬ھﻨﺎك أﻧﻮاع ﻣﻦ اﻷﺳﺌﻠﺔ وﻟﻜﻞ ﺳﺆال ﺻﯿﻐﺔ إﺟﺎﺑﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺣﯿﺚ ﻛﺘﺎﺑﺔ اﻟﻤﻘﺪﻣﺔ وﺑﻨﺎء‬ ‫‪-‬‬

‫اﻟﻤﻘﺎل ﺑﺸﻜﻞ ﻋﺎم ‪ ,‬ﻟﻜﻞ ﻧﻮع إﺟﺎﺑﺔ ﻧﻤﻮذﺟﯿﮫ‪.‬‬

‫زﯾﺎدة اﻟﺤﺼﯿﻠﺔ اﻟﻠﻐﻮﯾﺔ ‪ ,‬ﺟﻤﻌﻨﺎ ﻣﻮاﺿﯿﻊ ﻣﺘﻨﻮﻋﮫ وﻣﮭﻤﺔ وﻓﻲ ﻧﻔﺲ اﻟﻮﻗﺖ ﺗﺸﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻌﺪﯾﺪ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺠﻤﻞ واﻟﻌﺒﺎرات‬ ‫‪-‬‬

‫اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻔﯿﺪ اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻻﺳﺘﻌﺪاد ﻟﻼﺧﺘﺒﺎر‪ .‬ﻣﻊ اﻟﻘﺮاءة واﻟﻜﺘﺎﺑﮫ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻤﺮة واﻻﺳﺘﻔﺎدة ﻣﻨﮭﺎ ﺳﯿﺠﻨﻲ اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﺛﻤﺮة‬

‫ذﻟﻚ ﻣﻦ ﻋﺪة أوﺟﮫ ) اﻟﻘﺮاﻣﺮ‪ ,‬اﻟﻜﻠﻤﺎت ‪ ,‬اﺳﺘﺨﺪام ﻋﻼﻣﺎت اﻟﺘﺮﻗﯿﻢ ‪ ,‬ﺟﻤﻞ اﻟﺮﺑﻂ ‪ ,‬ﻣﻮﺿﻮع اﻟﺒﺎراﻏﺮاف واﻻھﻢ‬

‫ﻛﯿﻔﯿﺔ ﻛﺘﺎﺑﺔ ‪thesis statement‬‬

‫ھﻨﺎك اﻟﻜﺜﯿﺮ ﻣﻦ اﻷﻓﻜﺎر واﻟﺘﻲ ﯾﻤﻜﻦ ان ﯾﺴﺘﻔﺎد ﻣﻨﮭﺎ ﻓﻲ ﻋﺪة ﻣﻮاﺿﯿﻊ وھﺬا ھﻮ اﻷھﻢ ) ﻻ ﺗﻘﯿﺪ ﻧﻔﺴﻚ ﺑﻤﻮﺿﻮع‬ ‫‪-‬‬

‫واﺣﺪ( أي ﺣﺎول ان ﺗﺴﺘﻔﯿﺪ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺒﺎرﻏﺮاف او اﻟﻌﺒﺎره او اﻟﻔﻜﺮه ﻟﻌﺪة ﻣﻮاﺿﯿﻊ‪.‬‬

‫ھﺬا اﻟﻤﻠﻒ ﻣﺼﺪر ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﺣﺘﻰ اﺻﺪار ﺗﺤﺪﯾﺚ أﺧﺮ وﺳﻨﻌﻠﻦ ذﻟﻚ ﻓﻲ وﻗﺘﮫ ان ﺷﺎء ﷲ ‪.‬‬ ‫‪-‬‬

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1/ In today’s times internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer

online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education.

Discuss both views and share your opinion.

Nowadays, online classes have become more popular and many students enrol in them. There

are, nonetheless, some learners who still prefer traditional classroom learning. In my opinion,

traditional courses and online courses both have their merits; even so, I feel that online courses

are better than regular classroom courses in many ways.

Online classes certainly have numerous advantages associated with them. To start with, they

are much cheaper than traditional courses. By enrolling in an online programme, poor students

who cannot afford expensive collage education can acquire valuable skills and earn degrees,

that too from the comfort of their home. Another advantage of online courses is their flexibility.

You can take them whenever you want and from wherever you are. By contrast, in order to do

a regular course, you have to be in a classroom at a specific time. If you cannot make it at that

time, you will miss the class. This is not the case with online learning. The ease of taking the

class at a time convenient to the learner has made it quite popular among working professionals

who want to upgrade their skills.

By contrast, traditional classroom learning also has its benefits. The most important among

them is the better interaction between the teacher and the student. A machine can only deliver

the lessons; it cannot figure out whether the student has understood the concepts. A teacher, on

the other hand, can easily figure out whether the student has understood something by simply

looking at their face. As a result, teachers can clear doubts then and there and this helps with

the progress of the student. Yet, the lack of flexibility and higher costs make traditional learning

an unviable option for many students.

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To conclude, after analysing both sides of the argument it is not hard to see that traditional

learning and online learning have their merits and demerits. However, in my opinion, online

learning is better because it makes education accessible to almost everyone – even people who

have a full time job.

2. Successful companies use advertising to make more sales. What can make an

advertisement very effective? Do you think this is a bad or a good thing for the society?

It is an irrefutable fact that advertisements are ubiquitous. Most of the well-established

organizations throughout the globe take the help of adverts in order to enhance their sales.

Advertising can be made more impactful by adopting different strategies, which are discussed

below. Having said that, I believe that it has deleterious impacts on the community.

To begin with, advertisements can be made more impressive by following these approaches.

The chief one is that these should be creative and entertaining, because people tend to like new

ideas and watch entertaining ads. Another persuasive method is to hire famous celebrities to

promote products. This is mainly because these prominent people are adored by millions of

followers who try to imitate their lifestyle; as a result, their fans will most likely buy the

products endorsed by their role models.

However, advertisements affect society in a negative way. To elaborate, although it makes

residents aware of the newly launched items, it promotes the use and throw culture. As a result,

individuals are spending their life savings recklessly to buy unnecessary items. Apart from this,

commercials mainly target children as / because they are more impressionable than adults.

After watching these ads, kids force their parents to buy those useless products. Since many

families are not well-off, this compulsive urge to own the latest products can land them in the

debt trap. Hence it can be said that advertisements are detrimental for the society.

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In essence, from the aforementioned arguments it is evident that though multinational

companies increase their revenue by making intriguing adverts, in the long run, ads have

negative effects which are hazardous to the society.

3/ Some people think it is important to spend a lot of money on a wedding celebration,

while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people prefer to have a lavish wedding and they do not mind spending a lot of money on

it. Others opine that such celebrations are a waste of money. I agree with this view. In my

opinion, one can save this money and utilise it for better purposes.

An elaborate / expensive wedding has many benefits. For example, it creates memories that the

couple can remember for their life. It is also an opportunity for young people to celebrate their

happiness with their friends and family. Consequently, many people spend too much money

on this occasion to make it memorable and to show off their wealth and status. Moreover, such

occasions give family members and friends an opportunity to get together.

On the flip side, a big wedding can also waste a lot more money. Couples can achieve better

things in their life with this money. For example, they can invest it for their children’s

education. There are some people who take loans to celebrate their marriage lavishly. They

have to grapple with the debt for years to come and that will take away all the joy in their life.

Another disadvantage of lavish weddings is that they spur competition. When someone holds

an extravagant wedding celebration for themselves or their children, their friends and

neighbours will feel compelled to do so. This mentality will eventually lead to a lot of problems

in the society.

To conclude, although many people believe that spending a lot of money for marriages would

bring happiness and contentment, I personally think that such occasions are a waste of money.

Saving this money for use in the future is a much better idea.

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4/ Some people think that giving gifts and presents to friends and family is important to

show them that we care. Others think that there are better ways to show affection to them.

Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

Undoubtedly, there are different ways of showing our love to the people around us. Although

some people think that giving gifts and presents is a better way to show our affection for our

near and dear ones, others opine that there are other effective methods to show that we care

and I agree with this. In this essay I shall discuss the different views of the people and also give

my opinion in the forthcoming paragraphs.

Some people think that it is imperative to give gifts and presents to friends and family to show

the affection. This is because these things are tangible which persistently reminds them that

there is someone who cares for them. To illustrate, people living overseas usually give

ornaments and other expensive items to family members to show their love. The argument is

that since they are miles apart nothing can prove their love as well as these gifts.

Conversely, there are various ways other than gifting to show love. For example, in some

Indian families the daughter-in-law shows her caring nature by serving her in-laws and looking

after them. Likewise, the son-in-law may provide for his wife’s parents. As a result, the family

bonding increases and a healthy relationship is built. Such kind and selfless deeds create joy in

thefamily.

In my opinion, expensive items are not always necessary to reveal the affection. The other

methods such as, spending precious time with dear ones and taking care of them physically and

emotionally play a significant role in showing love.

In conclusion, though gifts sometimes serve as a means to show our caring nature especially in

long distance relationships these things are short lived; instead sharing quality time with friends

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and family and assisting them whenever they need help can be a better way to show that we

care.

5/The media is increasing interest in famous people who have ordinary backgrounds.

Why do you think people are interested in the lives of famous people? Do you think this

is a good thing?

We are living in the age of information explosion. There are 24 hour news and entertainment

channels. And then there is the internet where news breaks every second. The media needs

news. Television channels need to fill their timeslots. Journalists have to fill reams of

newsprint. That is why the media focuses on the private lives of famous people. Actors, models

and sports personalities are all famous for their larger than life personas. People are curious

about their private lives. They want to know what celebrities eat, drink and wear. Media

satisfies that need.

Generally speaking, there is a symbiotic association between media and celebrities. Media

keeps them in the news and celebrities make great fodder for news and gossip. Sometimes,

however, media exploits famous people for increasing their circulation and viewership.

Paparazzi follow celebrities often with the objective of catching in embarrassing situations.

Constant media scrutiny has even spoiled the careers of several promising young men and

women.

There is yet another downside to this obsession. When media highlights the lives of the rich

and the famous, they are sending out wrong messages to the public, especially teens. Life isn’t

all about red carpets, shopping or partying. There is more to it. Celebrity-obsessed fans often

forget this.

To conclude, if media pays too much attention to the lives of actors and models, it is because

of the public interest in them. Generally speaking, this benefits all the parties involved in it.

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The media increases its reach; celebrities get the attention they need and the public gets their

dose of gossip. However, this interest does not serve the society in any way. It merely creates

star-struck teens who can’t understand the real meaning of life.

6/ More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets

as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this

development outweigh the disadvantages?

In the past few years, modern technology has become accessible to society at large. More and

more parents are relying on computers and laptops to make their children learn new things. In

this essay, I will discuss both merits and demerits of using technology for learning.

Let’s begin by looking at the advantages of using tablets and smartphones. The main positive

is that it supports social interaction and enhances communication skills. In other words,

children can easily connect with their family and friends. Moreover, due to their advanced

features, compact devices like mobile phones have become more than just a calling device.

They can be used for entertainment and learning as well. Children get the chance to learn

through various educational applications. Furthermore, playing games on smartphones,

increases their mental stimulation and concentration.

Turning to the other side of the argument, excessive use of electronic devices makes children

devoid of physical activity. It not only hampers their personal growth but also physical

development. Another issue is that, children prefer isolation and become addicted to these

devices. As a result, it adversely affects their interpersonal as well as social skills.

Considering both the sides, we can conclude that balance is the key. Although, smartphones

and tablets have multiple benefits, reading and other physical exercises are also necessary for

children’s overall development. I believe, the educational benefits of using electronic devices

outweigh any drawbacks.

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7/ People are living in a ‘throwaway society’, using things for a short time and then

throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?

Nowadays, it is increasingly common for people to buy new things frequently. Unfortunately,

this also encourages them to throw away old but usable things. This trend has a negative effect

on the environment.

People are inclined to buy new things mainly because of the irresistible advertisements.

Manufacturers promote their new products rigorously and capitalize on the needs and wants of

people. For instance, every year companies launch a new model of smart phones. Even though

it would have the same functionality as the previous model, people are attracted by the

promotions and buy it. Another reason for this compulsive urge to buy is the busy lifestyle of

people. Nobody has time to fix things that have stopped working. Actually, buying new stuff

is easier than getting things repaired.

Admittedly, this trend has become a serious threat to our environment. Excessive production

of goods leads to the depletion of natural resources. For instance, many trees are cut down to

produce various household items. If people wanted to replace their furniture more frequently,

it would result in destruction of forests. In addition, when products are thrown away, they

produce more garbage. Many consumer goods have non-recyclable parts that will remain in

the soil forever. Thus by throwing away goods we are unwittingly causing damage to the

environment.

To conclude, the throwaway culture is a reflection of our materialistic mentality. We have little

regard for nature or natural resources. However, considering the destruction it would cause to

the environment, this practice needs to be curtailed / discouraged. The government should

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launch campaigns to create awareness about the dangers of throwing away goods and also enact

laws that make recycling mandatory.

8/ Nowadays children mostly spend time playing computer games rather than sports.

What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Physical activity plays an important role in the physical and psychological development of

children during the initial years of their life. However, urbanization and modernization have

replaced outdoor games with indoor games and thus increased the number of couch potatoes

among the current generation. In my view this is a negative development that affects the

physical and mental development of children.

Firstly, urbanization eliminated public playgrounds from cities and towns. Thanks to the

development of all those housing complexes and shopping centres the cities have become more

congested than ever leaving no room for little ones to enjoy outdoor games like cricket or

football. Since playing such sports in narrow streets cause disturbance to apartment dwellers

parents are forced to keep their children indoors.

The security of children has also become a cause for concern. Parents are becoming wary of

letting their children play outside. So, to keep them engaged indoors they equip their children

with video games, computers and smart phones. As a result, children are getting detached from

the benefits of playing outside. This, unfortunately, affects their physical and intellectual

development. Sitting in front of a computer or gaming console for long hours can affect the

eyesight of children and make them obese.

Studies have shown that physical activity helps the development of cognitive abilities like

decision-making and problem-solving. Sports and games also teach children crucial life skills

such as team spirit and the ability to take success and failure alike. When children do not engage

in sports, they are losing an opportunity to master these life lessons.

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To conclude, video games might keep children engaged for hours on end, but they do not help

the overall development of children. So I strongly believe that spending too much time on

playing computer games can be very harmful for the upcoming generation.

9/ Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their

health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while

others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Excessive consumption of fatty foods leads to a lot of health problems. Some people believe

that creating awareness about the health consequences of junk food is the solution to this

problem. Others, however, feel that other measures are required to tackle this issue. In my

opinion, creating awareness is important but that alone will not work.

Most people lead a hectic life these days. They do not have the time or energy to cook proper

meals. As a result, they subsist on fast food. Many of them are actually aware of the ill effects

of fast food; yet they consume it because they prefer convenience to health. Such people will

not stop eating junk foods even if the government launches awareness campaigns against such

foods. There are also some people who consume fast food because they are ignorant of the

consequences of fast food consumption. Awareness campaigns will work best amongst them.

As we have seen, in many cases lack of awareness is not the factor that encourages the

consumption of fast foods. Therefore other actions are also required to deal with this problem.

People who eat fast food in spite of knowing that it is unhealthy may stop eating it if the

government makes it unaffordable by increasing taxes on it. Even this measure will not deter

wealthy people from consuming fast foods. Perhaps a better solution is to make healthy food

more affordable and accessible. The government can perhaps open eateries that serve healthy

food at reasonable prices. In Tamil Nadu, for example, there are state funded canteens that

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serve healthy foods for a nominal price. When healthy options are available conveniently at

least some people will give up fast food.

To conclude, creating awareness about the harmful effects of fast foods is certainly important

but it will not solve the problem. In addition to creating awareness, the government has to take

measures that make fast foods unaffordable and healthy foods more accessible.

10/ The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in

shaping people's ideas.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

n this day and age, mass media have become an epidemic all around the world. So that, people

in different ages follow and use them, such as television, newspaper and the internet have

become more popular among individuals. On the contemporary worlds, whether the influence

of mass media in shaping people's life is a controversial issue. One group of people believes

that media have no effects on people's lifestyle, while others are the advocate of many powerful

influences of mass media in our lives. I personally agree with the latter group, because of two

main reasons which are elucidated below.

First group claims that mass media cannot have an effect on our decisions and believes; since

it has been taken for granted. Of course, they are right to some extent, but I think they

considered this issue superficially.

First of all, mass media have a profound impact on cultures. It causes to eliminate the

boundaries of cultures among people and creates globalisation. The globalisation is a good

instance to depict the effect of mass media because individuals now can see what is happening

in other countries or how they are dressed and how their culture is different. As a result, they

usually imitate what others do.

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Secondly, mass media are a source of information. It informed people about daily events or

new discoveries. This information sometimes is used to change people's opinion. For example,

in a presidential election, the fan of different candidates advertise in media like, television or

the internet for them, and absorb attention to elect any person that they want.

In conclusion, as I mentioned above, the influence of mass media is undeniable, and it can

change our beliefs and our ideas.

11/ Many famous athletes advertise different products. What are the advantages and

disadvantages of it?

In the present age, a number of well-known players are doing different types of product

advertisements. In this essay, we will throw some light on the advantages and disadvantages

of this trend.

Let’s begin by looking into the merits of endorsements by sportspersons. Firstly, players can

promote certain products in a better way because they themselves use some of these items in

their line of work. Sachin Tendulkar, for example, does the advertisement of an energy drink

which he consumes while playing the game. Because of this reason, his endorsement of the

product sounds genuine. Secondly, players can make money by doing various types of

advertisements. In general, advertisement companies give approximately 25-50 lakhs to the

players who work for them. This is a great opportunity for them to convert their popularity and

brand value into money.

On the other hand, there are some downsides to these celebrity endorsements. Primarily, this

could take away the players’ focus from the game. To elucidate, last year, Virat Kohli, a

renowned Indian cricketer, was not able to perform as expected in Asian Cup. Some people

assert that this happened because he was featured in myriads of advertisements at that time

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which took his concentration away from the match. Furthermore, athletes could become money

minded if they do a lot of advertisement campaigns. The result of this could be devastating for

the players and ruin their game play. What’s more, sometimes players endorse poor quality

products just because they are offered truckloads of money. In my opinion, this is a misuse of

the trust their admirers have placed in them.

In conclusion, there is no doubt that popular players are advertising several products and this

phenomenon has some obvious drawbacks and benefits which are given in the above

paragraphs. All in all, it is up to the players to decide whether or not they should do these types

of advertisements.

12/ Many people find it difficult to balance their responsibilities at home and in the

workplace. What, in your opinion, is the reason for this? How can this be balanced?

One of the most conspicuous trends in the 21st century is the difficulty of keeping a life-work

balance. Some people find it hard to manage their time to be successful and fully responsible

at their workplace and at the same time spend quality time with their families. This is

certainly a problem faced by many.

There is no doubt that in the highly competitive business environment, it is extremely

difficult not to be competitive at work. Many workers are trying to survive and be successful

and this forces them to spend more than eight hours per day at work. For example, an

accountant not only uses to manage his responsibilities and duties but also does additional

work. To manage that it is possible to limit employee’s responsibilities or share them with

others.

The next point that needs to be taken into consideration is that people should manage their

responsibilities at home like washing, cleaning, ironing and also, communicate with other

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family members. To be able to do so, they must manage to not be overtired from their

responsibilities at work. In this case, they will be able to spend quality time with their

families and maintain their responsibilities.

The competition at a workplace, increased population and our demand to do best in every

sector is the main reason we are not being able to balance in our professional and personal

life. The decreased family bonding and less time for socialising are two main reasons for this

heinous trend. To tackle this we need to spend more time with our family members and

contribute to household works. More time should be reserved for the dear and near one than

spending those times in electronic devices. The value of family bonding should be taught

from the early childhood and the parents should make examples through their works to teach

children the importance of family value.

To sum up, there are a lot of people who cannot successfully manage their responsibilities

and keep work-home balance. I highly recommend people to limit their responsibilities or

share them among other people or organisations as well as plan a timetable of time spend at

work and at home

13/ Children and teenagers are committing more and more crimes in many countries.

Why is this happening? How can we stop or at least reduce youth crime?

It is true that juvenile delinquency has been on the increase in some countries these days.

Reasons for this worrying trend vary and there are a range of possible punishments that could

be applied.

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To begin with, the upsurge in crimes committed by children and teenagers results from several

reasons. Firstly, an underlying cause is the recent economic recession which forces today’s

parents struggle harder to make ends meet. They consequently find themselves having less or

even no time to look after their children. This plight may result in these vulnerable individuals

associating with bad peers to find other source of care and thus, children are gradually led

astray. Secondly, social media also play a part. In fact, the Internet, televisions have been

bombarding children and teenagers with increasing amounts of violence, nudity, hedonistic

lifestyles and so on. This bombardment could make them think that drug abuse, sexual

harassment, fraud for example, are socially accepted. Therefore, they unconsciously commit

more crimes.

Punishments for young criminals are various. Petty crime offenders should be forced to

perform community service or participate in vocational schools specifically for criminals. The

length of punishments can be reduced if they show positive changes in attitude. These two

options not only create more social values but also offer them a chance of turning over a new

leaf. After being released, young offenders must be kept under observation for a period of time.

As for more serious crimes like mass murder, perpetrators must be sentenced to life

imprisonment. This will definitely ensure a safe environment for citizens, an important factor

to achieve social stability.

In conclusion, there are many reasons behind the increase in juvenile crime rates and the above-

mentioned punishments deserve further consideration.

14/ Some people think that children should learn to paint or draw at school. Others

believe it is just a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is undoubtedly true that nowadays a proper curriculum planning has become a vital part of

education. Many people feel that it is important for the students to be taught drawing in school.

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In my personal opinion, I feel that a student’s time can be utilized much more effectively than

wasting on learning arts.

On the one hand, drawing or painting helps to enhance the creativity in children. This in turn

helps them to build their imagination and can also broaden their horizon or way of thinking. It

helps them to become better individuals in life. Also, being engaged in such an activity helps

students to relax by breaking the monotonous job of studying academics.

On the other hand, there are certain circumstances wherein the idea of including art in

curriculum will not be welcomed by many pupils and parents. For instance, a child who is more

interested in playing sports will feel that it is a waste of time to sit and draw. Instead it would

be more rewarding if he invests his time in learning or practicing sports rather than drawing.

Furthermore, the basic motive of many parents to send their children to school is for studying

rather than co-curricular activities and hence they would want the school to focus on academics

as against drawing. Hence, I feel that it will not be a good idea to teach drawing at schools

because there are many classes outside schools which can be utilized for this purpose if at all

a child is interested in it.

In conclusion, I feel that it should not be made mandatory by schools to teach drawing, however

it can be offered as an optional subject in the curriculum. This will enable the students to make

a sagacious choice depending on whatever is best suited for them.

15/ Some people think that the only way to relax is rest or sleep, while others say people

need to do exercise or sport to relax. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.

Nowadays people work around the clock; as a result, they become tired by the end of the day.

Some people opine that taking rest and having a sound sleep is the best way to relax our body

and mind. However, others believe that doing some workout and playing sports is a better way.

I agree with the former view, and I will discuss both sides in the forthcoming paragraphs.

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To begin with, a power nap is a better way to relax our body. Firstly, sleeping helps our body

to rejuvenate our body cells. When a person is sleeping his body goes into the self-repair mode,

and takes energy from the consumed food. Consequently, people feel fresh when they wake

up.

Secondly, it is a well-known fact that the efficiency of a person increases when he takes naps

to relax. For example, according to the World Health Organization, people who take regular

sleep are more efficient and have better problem-solving skills than the people who work

continuously. Thus, it is evident that power naps can enhance the capabilities of the individuals.

On the other hand, doing physical exercise for relaxation can increase the blood flow in the

body which helps in reducing daily work-life stress. As a result, people will feel relaxed and

free from all the tensions. Therefore, some people believe that it is a better way to relax. Yet,

this is not something people can or want to do when they are tired after working in the office

for long hours.

To conclude, although, doing physical work-out can be a stress-buster for humans, I believe

that taking regular sleep is the best way to relax in the sense that it repairs body cells and

nourishes our mind

16/ In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, in other countries,

they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have

to follow rules?

People in different countries follow and adopt different rules in dealing with their children’s

behaviour. There are no laws for this made by any country’s government but this depends on

the culture, values and people’s live styles.

The children who are the future of this world should be taught to follow a set of rules so that

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they are aware what is good and what will be bad for them. The rules that are meant for their

good should be followed in true spirit e.g. how to behave with parents, elders, teachers,

friends, siblings etc. as these are the manners that will help them to achieve success and they

will ultimately transfer this to their children. These practices are passed and transferred from

generations to generations so that the society is developed morally & ethically. Ethical and

moral values are very important for any society and without these, a society cannot nourish

and go forward.

Now if children don’t follow the rules the society it cannot run properly. Anxiousness and

anxiety will rule and people will be frustrated as their children instead of following rules are

disobeying them. This will reflect in lives of people also and their life will be disturbed. I

have seen families whose life has been destroyed as their children didn’t listen to them and

revolted against their parents /elders. In the most developed nations children in the name of

freedom of expression do not listen to their parents and leave them and ultimately the whole

family suffers. But the children should have the right to ask about any rule they think is not

correct and clarification should be provided to them so that they can accept the rule from

their heart.

The children should follow in true spirit the rules and regulation made by the society,

parents, elders etc. Children don’t have enough awareness to decide about the right and

wrong and which rules will help them and which rule if not followed will get them in trouble.

The society should explain the children the pro and cons of rules so that children don’t

consider the rules as weight on their shoulders and in fact feel proud when they are following

the rules.

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17/ In many countries day by day rubbish (garbage) is increasing. Why is it happening?

What can be done?

These days the increasing volume of trash is a major concern in many countries around the

world. This problem has arisen due to various reasons which I will discuss in the subsequent

paragraphs along with some proposed measures to tackle this issue.

To begin with, there are many factors responsible for the increasing production of rubbish and

the predominant one is the increase in population. Nations around the globe have been

grappling with the problem of population explosion for more than a decade. Many people buy

products they do not need and eventually they end in up landfills producing garbage at an

alarming rate. Moreover, non-biodegradable products are a serious threat which leads to the

production of excessive waste. For instance, it is scientifically proven that material like plastic

does not decompose in the environment for several hundred thousand years.

Appropriate measures need to be taken to deal with this alarming threat. Primarily, the

government should impose strict rules and regulations to replace plastic with a biodegradable

materials. In addition, new technology should be introduced for the safe disposal of waste

material like garbage. For example, many countries in Europe now use rubbish to build roads

by converting plastic to adhesive substance. This new technology should be imported so that

the amount of waste would reduce.

To recapitulate, there is no denying the fact that people all over the world are producing rubbish

at an alarming rate. In order to deal with this issue, the government should enact laws that ban

or limit the use of plastic. It should also encourage the use of biodegradable products.

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18/ Some people see shopping as a leisure activity mostly for young adults, while others

disagree. Do you think this has a positive or negative effect on economic development?

Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Thanks to growing consumerism, there is a massive rise in the number of people who shop for

fun and pleasure. This trend is galloping because of the intensive marketing techniques

employed by companies and online shopping platforms such as ecommerce websites and

applications. In my opinion, this is largely a positive development.

To embark on, there are some reasons why shopping activities have increased dramatically in

recent times. First and foremost, business houses are using data science techniques to analyze

the human psychology and their likes and dislikes. For example, Levis outlets request their

customers to complete a questionnaire about their experience and suggestions. Such strategies

make the customers feel that the company values their opinion and feedback. Additionally,

companies hire celebrities to endorse their products. Shopping has also become easier these

days thanks to the internet. People can now shop online using their computer or smart phone.

There are umpteen web applications available which offer free home delivery and easy

exchange and easy return facility. All of these factors encourage people to buy more and more.

This sharp increase in shopping trend has benefitted both the individual and the society in many

ways. First, shopping can be a therapeutic experience. It is a great stress buster for many busy

people. Secondly, the increased shopping activity will boost the economy and companies will

produce better products at low prices to meet the needs of consumers. This will definitely create

employment opportunities.

To conclude, shopping activity has increased because companies are using modern

technologies and platforms to sell their products. This trend has affected the society and

individuals positively in terms of self-satisfaction and better product selection for individuals

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and economical development for the society. This trend has a positive impact on both the

individuals and the society. It benefits the society by increasing economic activity and benefits

the customers by making their lives more comfortable.

19/ Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days

are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still

remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Raising children into mature and successful adults is a big responsibility and it has become

even more challenging today than in the past. Parents and siblings used to be the first and

foremost influence on a child’s development, but the rapid expansion of technology and

cultural changes have significantly impacted the way in which a child will develop. However,

I still firmly believe that family holds greater power to affect a child’s behaviour in her

development stages due to the fact that it is the family that the child is going to spend more of

her time with and thus get more exposure from.

Studies have shown that children learn by seeing and observing what the adults around them

do. Since the father and the mother are the first point of contact for a child, they will learn a

great deal from them in early years. As the child grows older, they might be introduced to

new sources of information. For example, they could be influenced by their friends or the

movies they watch. Even then, family will be the greatest influence on the child because

parents can monitor the friend circle of the child and minimize the unwanted impact. They

can also decide what programmes the child should watch on television or which songs they

should listen to.

To conclude, a child may be influenced by people and factors outside of their home; even so,

family will be the biggest influence on them because parents can control the external influences

to a great extent.

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20/ Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers. Some people think that

it would be better for the environment and economy if people only ate the local food

produced by farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Food is crucial for our survival. These days, many consumers eat food that has traveled

thousands of miles away from their producers. Some people opine that it will be good for the

environment if people only eat locally produced food. I agree with this view to a certain extent.

In my opinion, consumption of local food will create jobs in the local economy and help the

environment, but if people eat only locally produced food, they will have fewer choices.

Environmental problems are a highly debated topic these days. Huge amounts of fossil fuels

have to be burned to transport food to distant places. This causes considerable damage to the

environment. There will be a massive reduction in the consumption of oil if people start

preferring locally grown food and hence it is good for the planet. Another argument in favour

of eating locally produced food is its nutrient value. Locally grown food is nutritious because

it is free of preservatives. Also, locally grown fruits and vegetables are plucked when they

ripen and this retains their nutritional content. By contrast, when they are transported from a

distant place, they are plucked when they are still raw and then ripened with the help of

chemicals. Regular consumption of such food items will lead to health problems in people.

Even so, in my opinion, eating locally produced food alone is not a viable option because there

is a limit to the kind of food that can be grown in each place. For example, fruits like apples

and grapes can only be grown in cold climates. Likewise, some fruits and vegetables only grow

in hot climates. There are also many regions that are not suitable for cultivation. If people eat

only what is available in their region, they choices will be limited. Hence, in my opinion,

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locally grown food should be given preference. However, it should not be the only food

available to people.

To conclude, if people give preference to the local produce, it will certainly benefit their health,

the environment and the local economy. Even so, in my opinion, eating locally cultivated food

alone is not a viable option because it will seriously limit the food choices people have.

21/ Some people argue that the fittest, strongest individuals and teams can achieve the

greatest success in sports. But other people think that success is as much related to mental

attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Victory means everything in the world of professional sports players: money, status and

reputation. So it is not surprising that athletes, coaches and team leaders are eager for the keys

to win. Generally speaking, physical factors and mental attitude are both necessary for

becoming a successful sportsperson.

Certainly, physical factors are essential for victory. Empirical studies show that top athletes

usually have better sense of balance and remarkable coordination, which together facilitate

complicated movements in sports. In the sports that require physical strength, such as dashes

and marathon, the fittest and strongest individuals are advantageous, because more body

muscle and more oxygen in their artery blood enable them speed and endurance. This is also

true for team competitions such as soccer and basketball, thought cooperation among team

members are equally important.

Nevertheless, in the highest level professional competitions such as the Olympic Games and

FIFA World Cup, where most of the competitors are both talented and well-trained, mental

attitude can significantly affect the outcome of the competition. A marathon runner must have

great fortitude to complete such a long-distance race. Stress management help athletes stay

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calm and continue to compete in the game after making a mistake, instead of letting fear

dominates their minds.

There is no single factor that promises ultimate success in sports; sometimes even luck counts.

But some determinants have been identified. Medals tend to be granted to the individuals and

teams that are both physically and mentally strong. They must have great talent in sports,

outstanding physical strength, and incredible perseverance in year-after-year strict training and

diet.

22/ Some people believe it is important to give gifts and presents to friends and family to

show that we care about them. Others think that there are better ways to show affection

to them. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.

Undoubtedly, there are different ways of showing our love to the people around us. Although

some people think that giving gifts and presents is a better way to show our affection for our

near and dear ones, others opine that there are other effective methods to show that we care

and I agree with this. In this essay I shall discuss the different views of the people and also give

my opinion in the forthcoming paragraphs.

Some people think that it is imperative to give gifts and presents to friends and family to show

the affection. This is because these things are tangible which persistently reminds them that

there is someone who cares for them. To illustrate, people living overseas usually give

ornaments and other expensive items to family members to show their love. The argument is

that since they are miles apart nothing can prove their love as well as these gifts.

Conversely, there are various ways other than gifting to show love. For example, in some

Indian families the daughter-in-law shows her caring nature by serving her in-laws and

looking after them. Likewise, the son-in-law may provide for his wife’s parents. As a result,

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the family bonding increases and a healthy relationship is built. Such kind and selfless deeds

create joy in the family.

In my opinion, expensive items are not always necessary to reveal the affection. The other

methods such as, spending precious time with dear ones and taking care of them physically

and emotionally play a significant role in showing love.

In conclusion, though gifts sometimes serve as a means to show our caring nature especially in

long distance relationships these things are short lived; instead sharing quality time with friends

and family and assisting them whenever they need help can be a better way to show that we

care.

23/ Many people believe that spending a lot of money on weddings is fine, while others

completely disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion and examples.

According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist

that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed in

this essay; however, in my opinion, it does not make much sense to spend a lot of money on

celebrations.

Celebrations make our lives more interesting. Also, lavish parties are an opportunity to show

off our wealth. Actually, this is the reason many people choose to spend inordinate amounts of

money on weddings. They believe that throwing a lavish wedding party will easily elevate their

social standing. My uncle, for example, makes it a point to celebrate the weddings of his

children in a lavish manner. He believes that those parties will earn him the respect of his

friends and acquaintances.

On the other hand, there is a downside to throwing large wedding parties. Oftentimes families

borrow money to celebrate the wedding of their son or daughter in a grand style. They may

have seen their neighbour hold an expensive party on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage.

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Now, they feel compelled to have an even bigger party. This is not exactly a problem if they

can afford it but that is not always the case. Many families fall into the debt trap in their

desperation to hold a grand wedding that their friends will remember for good. Also, large

parties often lead to the wastage of enormous amounts of foods and beverages.

Personally, I believe that instead of throwing ridiculously expensive parties, people should

organize more intimate and simpler celebrations. Wedding celebrations are an opportunity to

share our joy with our friends and relatives and small parties serve the purpose very well.

Actually, spending large amounts on parties is a sign of vanity. And if this money is borrowed

it is nothing but stupidity. Instead, people who truly want an unforgettable wedding should

donate a sum of money to the disadvantaged sections of the society on this occasion. This way

they can ensure that their celebrations bring joy to a lot of people who need it desperately.

To conclude, wedding celebrations are important because in most people’s lives they occur

only once; however, it is foolish to spend astronomical amounts of money on these

celebrations. Instead, people who have excess money should consider donating some to the

poor and the needy.

24/ Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should

governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains,

subways)? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from

your own knowledge or experience.

People have argued about how the government should utilise their budgets on transportation

areas. Some people think that the government should spend more money on developing

streets and highways, while others believe that improving public transportations is the most

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important one. The following essay will discuss in details about it, but I do believe that both

aspects are important and should be proportionately improved.

On the one hand, a group of people think that the government should focus on improving

their street, road and highway facilities. They believe that public accesses are vital for the

economic development of the respective country. Without the existence of qualified roads

and highways, it will be difficult for industries to grow, as there will be some obstacles for

the supply of raw materials and deliveries of goods. Consequently, it will impact on the

efficiency of many companies and also to the government's income tax.

On the other hand, other people think governments should spend more budgets on improving

and maintaining public transportation such as buses, trains, aeroplanes and ferries. They

believe that if the government could improve the quality of these mass transportation

facilities, it will reduce traffic and air pollution problems. As public transportations become

more convenient and safe, more people will use them, and it will gradually reduce the

number of private vehicle users. As a consequent, it will reduce traffic congestion and reduce

air pollution as well.

In conclusion, I personally believe that the government's spending on public accesses and

transportations are both essentials. And it becomes the government's task to allocate those

budgets proportionately for both areas since we could not focus on one area and abandoned

the other. It would be useless for a country to have good public transportations, without the

support of good roads and highways.

25/ Some people believe that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing the large

amounts of packaging they use. Others say consumers should avoid buying heavily

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packaged items. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer

and include examples from your experience.

This is a true fact to consider that over packaging has become a trend of the modern competitive

market. Considering this, there are some analysts who hold an opinion that consumers should

avoid over packed products while others consider consumers should not avoid over packed

products. This essay will give assertion on both sides of the contention before deducing a

reasonable conclusion.

There are reasonable arguments in favour of over packaging from the manufacturer. They try

to make products as lucrative looking as possible. Consumers have a number of alternative

options in the market but some of them concern style or looks of packaging while deciding to

buy a product. Attractive packaging could be a significant factor for selling more. It is

generally seen that product producers try to attract their customers in many ways by over

packaging. For example, in the case of some biscuit packs, we can see that the biscuits are

placed in the small plastic tray and covered with multiple layers of packets. In terms of

keeping these sorts of products intact and fresh, it is sometimes necessary to use over

packing. In these cases, the manufacturer would show reasons that they are over packing

products for the sake of customers’ benefit. From this regards, it seems logical that the

customer should make an informed decision whether or not to buy products that use over

packing.

In spite of views discussed above regarding of over packaging, there are some groups who

are in favour of avoiding over packed products and say that the manufacturers are deceiving

customers by over packing their products. The cost of packaging and their detrimental effects

on our environment could be substantial reasons behind of the opponents’ viewpoint. All the

packaging costs are directly being added to the consumers and they have to spend more than

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the value of products. A few real products are often presented in a large container and packet

and the customers are being deceived by the packet sized. Moreover, the manufacturers often

use non-disposable wrappers and packets which add bad effects to the environmental.

In the end, undoubtedly, extra packaging of products has a detrimental effect on the society;

however, as far as I am concern consumers should avoid over-packaging products to solve the

negative effects it possessed to them and to the environment. If customers start avoiding such

unnecessary over packing of products, manufacturers would be bound to change the way they

are doing the packing nowadays.

26/ 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?

Nowadays, many hold the view that because of the land shortage in metropolises, more

residential buildings should be constructed in the countryside. Others insist that protecting the

countryside from excessive exploitation is even more important. In this essay, I will examine

both sides of the debate before arriving at a conclusion.

To begin with, there is no doubt that due to the growth of city population and the migration of

rural people into urban areas, metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai are facing the

situation of residential land scarcity. In addition, the high demand for residential buildings

somehow contributes to the rise of housing price in big cities. Therefore, developing the

countryside seems to be urgent. Not only can it provide people with more affordable housing,

but the rural area can also benefit from the development of better infrastructure.

On the other hand, the importance of maintaining farmland / agricultural land in the countryside

cannot be neglected. If excessive amount of arable land is used for residential purposes, there

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will be a severely negative impact on food production and supply. Moreover, farmers could be

deprived of the land they live upon and this may cause social instability in the long run.

To summarize, there is no doubt that there is indeed an urgent need for building homes in the

countryside. At the same time, excessive development will have a detrimental influence upon

the entire human race. In the final analysis, to tackle the problem of housing shortage

governments should develop the countryside in a responsible way and ensure that adequate

amount of land is reserved for farming.

27 Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of

people’s private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.

We are living in a celebrity obsessed world where everything that famous people do or say

makes headlines. If media publishes stories about the private lives of the rich and the famous,

that is because there is an audience for them. People want to know what celebrities do, say,

wear, eat and drink. Media merely satisfies this need because it makes sound business sense

for them.

Public personalities also have a private life that they want to shield from others. Just because

they are famous, the media doesn’t have the right to publish all sorts of personal information

about them. It has now become fashionable to publish photos and stories that are demeaning to

famous people. This trend must be condemned. Everybody has flaws; however, when a

celebrity exhibits them it becomes news. People get some weird pleasure from knowing that

these famous men and women that they admire are not perfect.

On the flip side, there is a symbiotic relationship between celebrities and the media. One

depends on the other for their existence. Celebrities need media exposure to remain celebrities.

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They are desperate to stay in the news. They need media attention to build their career. They

become conscious of their right to privacy only after they have established themselves in the

industry. At that stage, however, they can’t expect the media, which fuelled their growth, to

stop writing about them.

To conclude, as long as people want to know about the private lives of famous personalities,

media will oblige them with photos and stories. However, I believe that public personalities

also have a right to privacy. Although I wouldn’t say that media should stop writing about

famous people, I do believe that they should draw a line. Media must resist the temptation to

publish stories that can destroy lives and careers.

28 Some people think that activities during the free-time should be planned while others

disagree. Discuss both sides and include examples and relevant data from your own

experience.

It is a fact that every individual spend his/her free time differently, as a group of people choose

to spend their leisure time without any plan at all, while others prefer to spend it with agenda

and schedule. Planned or unplanned leisure activities have their own positive sides but I prefer

to have a planned free time activities and the following essay will discuss them in details.

To begin with, some people prefer to spend their leisure activities freely, without any

schedules. They believe that free time activities should be totally different from their daily

activities, whereas they are full of routine activities, tight deadlines and busy schedules. They

believe that leisure time should be spent in doing anything they like doing that time, and they

could do it as long as they like. For example, some people prefer sunbath activity at the beach

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during holiday periods, and they prefer to do it without any time limit. They will end their

sunbathing activities after they are satisfied.

For a number of reasons, another group of people believe that free time activities would be

more effective and efficient if they plan it. Firstly, by doing some preparation, they already

have the agenda for the day on what to do, what to see and how will they travel to those places,

therefore they could visit more attractive and unique places during their holiday

time. Secondly, a planned holiday would definitely save more budgets. People who planned

their holiday time could book airline tickets and accommodations from an earlier period. As a

result, they get cheaper prices for aeroplane tickets and the hotel's room rate as well.

In conclusion, it is a fact that some people prefer to plan their holiday or leisure time, while

others choose not to plan it. Each side has its own advantages, but I personally choose to have

a planned holiday time, as I could see more attractive places during that time and save more

money.

29/ In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems

as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to

impose a higher tax on this kind of food? To what extent do you agree or disagree with

this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support

your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

In certain countries people are facing too many health issues due to excessive consumption of

fast food. Some people are of the view that to bring this in control the government ought to

increase the tax on such food items. However, I completely disagree with this view as I feel

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that imparting health related knowledge to the citizens and banning hazardous food items are

the best ways to deal with this problem.

Undoubtedly, consuming too much fast food leads to many health related concerns. To tackle

this, the government has to step in and impart education to the citizens regarding the amount

of fast food they can eat and its ill effects rather than imposing higher tax as it will increase the

burden on middle class people. To illustrate, in most of the countries about 65% of the

population consists of middle class and if the state imposes higher taxes on any food item they

will be the most affected lot. Therefore educating people of all class about the health issues

arising out of junk food consumption is more feasible.

Fast food contains certain ingredients which are extremely harmful to the human body. Such

ingredients should be banned by the government to deal with the health problems arising out

of its consumption. This step can eradicate the problem from its root cause. For example,

Ajinomoto is one such ingredient which is extensively used in fast food preparations. Health

specialists consider it as the slow poison to the human body and it also causes cancer. This kind

of food substances used in fast food should be put on the banned list. This measure will be

more successful than increasing the tax on fast food.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that imposing tax will not help much in solving the health issues

arising out of excessive consumption of fast food as it will not address the root cause of the

issue; rather it would put more economic pressure on poor and middle class sections of the

society.

30/ Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the

primary causes of this? What measures can be taken to overcome this epidemic?

Nowadays the number of overweight people is constantly increasing. This essay will discuss

the main reasons of this epidemic and then describe the possible effects of the problem.

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In my opinion, the foremost causes of obesity are inactive lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits.

Today more and more people rely on cars instead of walking, have less physical demands at

work and prefer inactive leisure activities. This results in burning less calories and gaining

weight. Moreover, the problem is accentuated by the growing number of people, who eat

irregularly and consume large portions of high-calorie food. For example, about 50% of the

adult population in Europe with so-called disordered eating suffer from obesity.

The possible effects of this problem include physical health problems and loss of productivity.

First of all, obesity results in incorrect functioning of the human body and contributes to the

risk of developing some chronic illnesses. For example, as body fat percentage increases, the

person’s metabolism worsens, which in turn may result in diabetes or heart diseases. Secondly,

overweight people are very unhealthy and often suffer from stress and tiredness. This lessens

their work capacity and results in lower productivity. For example, it has been proven that an

obese person needs to put more effort to complete some task than a person with normal weight.

To sum up, obesity is a big problem that affects a lot of people nowadays. It’s mainly caused

by inactive lifestyle and eating disorders and results in severe health problems and loss of

productivity.

31/ In most parts of the world people are living longer. What are the possible causes of

this situation? Is this a negative or positive development?

In several countries across the world, the death rate has decreased dramatically. This may be

due to several reasons and this essay will analyse those and also suggest whether it brings

benefit or drawback to the society.

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First and foremost reason for this scenario is the revolution of healthcare technology. This is

because the fatal diseases or disorders which were considered difficult to fight against have

become an easier task to tackle these days. Polio is one good example in India which no

longer causes death or disorder among people which once was a very devastating disease.

Moreover, the technical advancements are also facilitating complicated cardiac surgeries,

organ transplantation and 3D printed organ replacement. So these illustrations are proving the

worthy role of technology in enriching and enhancing of people’s life.

While the lifespan of individuals’ increases, it would obviously benefit in several ways both

to individual and society. As far as a single person is concerned, if he lives longer then it is

certain that he would complete all his responsibilities in a proper way and lead a happy and

contented life with his or family. Looking onto the other side, the benefits outnumber the

disadvantages here as well. Due to the contribution of persons like scientists, politicians and

other leaders to the nation for a longer duration, the development of the nation is a reachable

goal.

By and large, the people are having healthy and longer life because of the intervention of

technology in the healthcare sector. This has been proven as a positive impact on both

individuals and a larger community and thus can be taken as a sign of betterment

32/ Today, the internet and TV have created that chance for ordinary people to become

famous. Is it a positive or negative development?

Television and especially the internet have made it possible for an everyday person to become

a celebrity much more easily in the past. However, this phenomenon has also created a situation

where this can lead to a regular, innocent person having their life devastated. Therefore, it

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seems that despite the positive aspects of this development, the negative effects are more

apparent.

The ability to become popular through digital media obviously leads to the opportunity to

become rich and famous. In the past, this was controlled by film studio executives and record

labels, but now a typical person can become a star simply by word of mouth. For example,

many popular Youtube stars became famous (and wealthy) simply by their fans sharing their

content and then things snowballed from there.

Nevertheless, the dark side of this ease of access to fame is that it can lead to infamy for a

person who maybe did not do much to deserve it. For every example of a new star emerging

from the internet or a TV talent show, there are myriad more instances of Everyday Joes who

have been harassed and had their lives ruined because of public scrutiny. Furthermore, this can

arise when someone is completely innocent, such as in the case of online bullying, or even

when someone seeks out attention but is ruthlessly mocked for trying to do something creative.

Overall, an increase in the ability for people to express themselves and their creativity is a

desirable thing in general. However, in reality the opportunity to become popular is also the

opportunity to become popular for the wrong reasons. (268 words)

33/ Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way

people live? Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

The advent of technology has had a tremendous impact on our day to day life. For example,

we now have several home appliances that make it easy to cook food. However, in my opinion,

this ease of cooking food can have both positive and negative impacts.

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The biggest advantage of this change is that people can save the time and energy required to

prepare meals. In other words, they no longer have to spend the entire day in the kitchen. For

example, home appliances like refrigerators, mixer grinders and microwave oven have even

enabled many women to go out to work because they have plenty of free time on their hand.

Also when food can be cooked in a matter of minutes even the busiest of people can eat proper

meals.

However, there is a downside to it. Often times, easily prepared food is not very healthy. For

example, many people have the habit of cooking huge amounts of food. They store the excess

food in the refrigerator and subsist on it for days. When it is time to have a meal, they just take

the food out of the refrigerator and heat it. The leftover is again stashed in the fridge. While

the refrigerator may prevent the food from going stale, the nutritional value is definitely lost.

Regular consumption of refrigerated food can have a negative impact on the health of people.

There are also many concerns about the safety of food cooked in microwave ovens.

To conclude, there are certainly many advantages to being able to cook food easily. However,

easily cooked food may lack in nutrients or cause health problems. Even so, the ease of cooking

has generally had a positive impact on the day to day life of people.

34/ Some people think that young children need to attend nursery before primary school.

While others believe young children can spend all day at home. Discuss both views and

give your opinion.

Many parents send their 5-or 6 years old children to a primary school directly while a lot of

other parents send their children to a nursery school first before sending them to primary

schools. Both of these trends have their own benefits and demerits. Parents usually send their

kids to nursery schools at a very early age and some people oppose this idea because they feel

that those kids should be at home with other family members.

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First of all, sending children to nursery schools at a very early age gives them the advantages

of being around other kids, teachers and in a nice educational environment that motivates them

to socially interact and study. This is important in terms of making a proper habit of study and

building up punctuation. Those kids spend 4-5 hours at nursery school and can easily spend

the remaining time with the family members. The modern educational system is very

competitive and getting involved in the education and formal institution in an early age is a

better option for a majority of the children. Secondly, many children do not have siblings or

other kids at their age and they feel lonely at home. Being in nursery school gives them the

opportunity to be around with other kids, to play, to study to make fun and do other activities

that would be advantageous for their mental health.

On the other hand, sending kids to schools when they are merely 3-4 years old is a bad idea

according to many parents. They feel that children should learn the basic things like reading,

enumeration etc. from home and only then attend the primary school when they grow to 5-6

years old. This is particularly helpful because parents take care of those things more carefully

than others. It is often observed that many students show negative mentality as they were sent

to school at a very early age. Moreover, staying at home until a certain age gives both the

parents and the children to establish a strong bonding between them. This might be hampered

if the child is sent to the nursery school. Again, parents are considered to be the best teachers

and the children at the early age have a lot to learn from their parents. The trend of sending

kids to school at a very early age often brings more negative aspects than positive aspects.

In conclusion, both views have their merits and demerits and the decision of sending kids to

the nursery school should be made based on the convenience of the parents and kids, the

educational facility at home and at the nursery school and finally based on the psychological

condition of the child. The children should be given every opportunity to grow up healthy,

mentally strong and well educated no matter what arrangement suits them.

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35/ Some people believe school children should be given multiple short vacations while

others believe they should get one long vacation. Give advantages of both and your point

of view.

While some people are in favour of giving several short vacations to children, others opine that

one long vacation is much better. In my opinion, children will benefit more if they get several

short holidays during the course of the academic year.

There are many advantages to short vacations. To start with, children can take a break from

studies frequently. Sometimes taking a short vacation can help children get rid of their mental

stress. Nowadays we see that most children attend private coaching classes after school and

hence they get hardly any spare time. This can affect them mentally. However if they have a

short vacation in between exams they can relax themselves, get rid of their mental stress and

feel refreshed. When they get short vacation, they have enough time to spend with their loved

ones. They can go to their relative’s house and spend time with them which we don’t see these

days.

Getting a long vacation also has its advantages. When they have long vacations they can join

some coaching classes like football coaching, swimming, drawing or dancing etc. They can

also travel to distant tourist destinations. However, in my opinion, in this age of intense

competition and the pressure to excel in both curricular and co-curricular activities, children

need small breaks from time to time to recharge themselves.

To conclude, after analysing both sides of the argument it is not hard to see that there are

benefits to both short and long vacations. However, considering the amount of pressure that

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children have to deal with on a day-to-day basis, I would recommend more short vacations than

one long vacation.

36/ Many famous athletes advertise different products. What are the advantages and

disadvantages of it?

In the present age, a number of well-known players are doing different types of product

advertisements. In this essay, we will throw some light on the advantages and disadvantages

of this trend.

Let’s begin by looking into the merits of endorsements by sportspersons. Firstly, players can

promote certain products in a better way because they themselves use some of these items in

their line of work. Sachin Tendulkar, for example, does the advertisement of an energy drink

which he consumes while playing the game. Because of this reason, his endorsement of the

product sounds genuine. Secondly, players can make money by doing various types of

advertisements. In general, advertisement companies give approximately 25-50 lakhs to the

players who work for them. This is a great opportunity for them to convert their popularity and

brand value into money.

On the other hand, there are some downsides to these celebrity endorsements. Primarily, this

could take away the players’ focus from the game. To elucidate, last year, Virat Kohli, a

renowned Indian cricketer, was not able to perform as expected in Asian Cup. Some people

assert that this happened because he was featured in myriads of advertisements at that time

which took his concentration away from the match. Furthermore, athletes could become money

minded if they do a lot of advertisement campaigns. The result of this could be devastating for

the players and ruin their game play. What’s more, sometimes players endorse poor quality

products just because they are offered truckloads of money. In my opinion, this is a misuse of

the trust their admirers have placed in them.

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In conclusion, there is no doubt that popular players are advertising several products and this

phenomenon has some obvious drawbacks and benefits which are given in the above

paragraphs. All in all, it is up to the players to decide whether or not they should do these types

of advertisements.

37/ In our society, there is far more attention on men’s sport than women’s sport. What

are the reasons for this? Do you think that this is positive or negative development?

In the world we live in today, people are more interested in sports played by men. In my

opinion, this is an adverse trend. This essay will discuss how this over emphasis on male sports

decreases interest of women in games and impacts their image in the society.

Attention and encouragement play a vital role in a person’s growth. When the female players

do not get the same kind of treatment like male players do, they lose their morale and

enthusiasm, since they know that no matter how hard they try, they will not get the same

attention that men do In a recent study in Canada it was found that only 30% of women are

interested in sports leagues and the rest cannot find a valid reason to participate.

Also, the lack of interest in female sports creates a wrong impression about the capabilities of

a woman. Since women are not treated the same way as men in sports, people misjudge them

and think they might not have the same talent that men have. If women are not given the chance

to prove themselves, there is no way they can showcase their capabilities. For instance, in 2015

when the Men’s World Cup Cricket was played people had high hopes on the Indian team but

they lost it. Immediately after, Indian women’s team won the world cup for which they did not

get the much-deserved appreciation.

To recapitulate, when men’s sports gain more attention than women’s sports, it has a negative

impact on the society as it not only brings down the enthusiasm of the women but also portrays

them as weak and incapable.

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38/ It has been said that reading for pleasure is better in developing imagination and

language skills than watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that reading is better than watching television since it improves people's

creativity and imagination, and their literature skill as well. To a certain extent, I would agree

with the statement, but I do believe that watching television at the proportionate time could

also bring positive values to our mind and language as well.

On the one hand, it is true that reading brings a lot of benefits for mankind. Despite that people

read books or articles for pleasure or study, it is a fact that reading will enhance people's literacy

and develop their imaginative thinking. As there is no visual display in reading, it means that

people have to imagine by themselves about the event that is informed in the article or book,

and definitely, it will improve people's creativity. Besides that, by doing a lot of reading, people

will get used to seeing proper grammar, formal languages and new collocations, therefore it

will gradually improve the reader's language capabilities.

On the other hand, watching television at the right portion and only watching appropriate

programs also bring benefits for people. Some television programs trigger their viewer's

imaginative thinking, such as National Geographic or Discovery Channel. And then there are

other programs such as BBC News or CNN which could also affect people's way of

communication. Therefore, watching television could also bring positive effects to their

watchers.

In conclusion, it is said that the reading has more positive effects on human creative thinking

and language skills. To a certain point, I would agree with it, but I personally think that

watching television has some positive things as well. It could improve our imaginative

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thinking, communication skills and enhance our knowledge, but we must select the appropriate

programs and watch them proportionately.

39/ Advertisements are influencing us in a negative way. To what extent do you agree or

disagree?

We are constantly surrounded by advertising, from television commercials, radio

advertisement or billboards to posters on the roads. People have different views about the

effects of advertising on our lives. In my opinion, there are both positive and negative impacts

of advertising.

There are two main reasons why it could be argued that advertising has several benefits on our

lives. Firstly, advertising plays an important role in the economy. Companies need to tell

consumers about their products and services. Advertising informs us about the choices we have

and the use of the products. For example, Kelling ' cornflakes have a variety of flavours for

different ranges to offer for different age groups and now also for people want to lose weight,

thus giving consumers different choice to select from. So, without advertising, we would have

fewer choices.

Secondly, advertising is a creative industry that employs many people, therefore providing

jobs opportunities and income for many people. So, without advertising, there would be higher

unemployment rate.

On the other hand, it is understandable why some people might think that advertising is a

negative part of our lives. One problem is that advertisers often aim their marketing at the

young age groups. Children, for instance, can easily be influenced by advertisements. So this

put pressure on their parents to buy them things by pestering and nagging. Another problem is

that many advertisements manipulate people too badly. Capturing the minds of consumers is

the main intention of the advertisements. Thus by persuading people that buying a product will

make them happier and with higher social status.

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In conclusion, there are convincing arguments both for and against advertising, but I believe

there are both positive and negative aspects of advertising. And I recommended that

Advertising should be regulated and advertisements which aimed at children should be

controlled or even banned.

40/ School teachers are more responsible for the social and intellectual development of

students than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Teachers certainly play an important role in the development of children because students

spend a great deal of time at school. Teachers not only teach; they also act as the guardians of

their students. In addition to teaching alphabets and numerals, they impart crucial social

education. For example, teachers teach students how to get along with others. They teach them

to cooperate and compete with one another without hurting them. Since the school is a

microcosm of the world, it is the best place to learn social skills and teachers make this easier

by guiding children every step of the way.

The role of parents is equally, if not more, important. Parents are the first people that the child

comes into contact with. Actually, studies have shown that much of the brain development

occurs before the age of three. Teachers play little or no role during this period. Also, no one

loves the children like their parents do. Teachers are guiding lights and protect children from

bullying and other vices at school, but the affection that they get from their parents is the

ultimate security they need. Also, children are more likely to imitate their parents than their

teachers. Actually, by simply being a role model for their children, parents can shape their

character and career to a great extent. Parents also play a role in ensuring that the atmosphere

at home is conducive to learning. No matter how well the teacher teaches, if the home

environment is not suitable for learning, the children will not progress.

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To conclude, there is no denying the fact that teachers help with the social and intellectual

development of children. However, the argument that they have a greater role than parents does

not hold much water because parents are the first and most important influence on children.

41/ The cost of international travel is decreasing, and tourism is increasing in many

countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trend of tourism for

countries?

This is a true fact to consider that in the present-day world has become a global village and

people have chances to travel all over the world due to decreasing the cost of international

travel. Considering this, some analysts consider that the rising trend of the tourism needs to be

implemented in the potential countries. However, there are some pros and cons associated

behind of increasing tourism in the world.

There are some significant advantages of growing trend of tourism. First and foremost,

economic prosperity could be a significant advantage to consider. It is generally seen that a

few decades ago only developed countries and rich people had the chance to travel worldwide;

however, due to the reduction of cost of air travel majority of middle and lower classes

nowadays can afford to travel all over the world or within their own countries for different

purposes. As a result, many developing countries can emphasise their tourism and can earn

from foreign tourists and that could be higher than the past. It can be demonstrated by a recent

survey in Sri Lanka that has more than 60% of total income received from tourism. Moreover,

mitigating unemployment rates could be another merit of tourism as it offers an excellent

opportunity for new jobs potential.

Despite, the advantages discussed above regarding rising tourism there are some negative

effects which cannot be neglected without any careful consideration. Endangering culture,

tradition could be done from the excessive presence of foreign tourists and that could be a

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detrimental fact. Environmental damages and mixed cultural influences are hard to tackle

when the tourism in a country flourishes.

In the end, undoubtedly, increasing worldwide travels has immense benefits to the society;

however, there are numbers of drawbacks that should be handled properly.

42/ In some countries, young people at the age of 18 are considered adults and can drive

a car, vote and get married, while other countries don't allow it. What age do you think

is the best to be considered an adult? Give reasons and examples.

In many countries the age at which one is considered a legal adult is typically 18, but in some

other countries one's legal adulthood only starts when he or she turns 21. What defines a legal

adult is the ability to legally work, participate in contracts, vote, marry, give sexual consent,

and join the military. However, I personally think that the proper age of being an adult should

be 21. In this essay, I am going to explain the reasons for this stand.

First, although one might assume that most 18-year-olds have reached maturity, research has

shown that adolescence actually extends into the early 20s. An 18-year-old's mindset is not

fully maturing. They are young adults on their way to explore the world, to experience and to

learn new things. Thus, some of them try to act cool like women and men when they do not

even know how to handle responsibilities as adults. For example, they go clubbing and drinking

but never learn about the consequences. Accident statistics in many states in the U.S. showed

a substantial jump in the number of drunken driving accidents involving 18 to 20-year-olds.

Second, in reality, most young adults are still in high school when they are 18 years old and

they do not have a job. Therefore, they are not ready for all of the physical and mental

challenges that go along with being an adult such as raising a family or supporting themselves.

For many parents, the term legal adult does not mean their children possess certain adult

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characteristics. For example, being an adult implies being able to make mature decisions,

participate in civic matters, have self-control, and be responsible. Some 18-year-olds simply

lack these characteristics and need further time to develop them. It is quite clear that when

children turn to 21 years old, they have already been in colleges and have had some life

experiences, therefore, they understand how to responsible for their actions.

In conclusion, 18-year-olds are not matured enough to be considered adults. The best age

should be 21 when one is better prepared to take on adult responsibilities.

43/ Some people think that the only way to judge someone’s success in business is by the

amount of money they make. Is this a true indicator of the success of a business and in

what other ways could success in a business be measured?

Many people strive hard to be successful in business. There are many indicators of a successful

business. A business that reaps more profits is generally thought to be more successful, but in

my opinion, money is not the only parameter of success.

Firstly, it must be agreed upon that making money is one of the primary motives behind starting

any new business. Every individual wants to make a good deal of profits out of his investment.

Also, a company’s annual profits are very important to pull in other investors into that business

and thus achieve its expansion and growth. So, there is no question about money being one of

the indicators of success. Having said that, money is not the only measure / indicator of success.

There are other important indicators of a successful business. First comes employee

satisfaction. A business may make huge amounts of money but if its employees are unhappy,

it is worthless. Also, employee unhappiness will eventually lead to the failure of a company.

Secondly, earning name and fame is more important than making money. There are many

businessmen who earn respect in the society irrespective of their business turnovers. This is

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because of the trust they have built over years. Last but not least, customer satisfaction is also

an important measure of a successful business.

To conclude, even though profits are an important indicator of success, in my opinion, the

reputation and goodwill that a company enjoys are equally if not more important. After all,

only a business that earns the loyalty of its employees and customers can stay profitable in the

long term.

44/ The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous

amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road

development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Nowadays, a significant amount of money is spent on the maintenance of old structures in

many cities. Some people believe that the same amount may be utilized for other infrastructure

projects instead of the above. I disagree with this view. In this essay, I shall explain why the

budget to be spent for preserving and maintaining old buildings and monuments of cities should

not be curtailed.

The road side buildings in old cities are usually stone structures that represent the culture and

heritage of that place. Many of them are in poor condition. Even so, in my opinion, they should

be restored because these buildings are strongly attached to the history of the city. If they are

demolished, a part of the history will also die out and it is a national loss. On the other hand,

maintaining buildings of historical value in good condition is a great way to bring tourism to

the city. The tourism generates new employment opportunities and revenue. A part of this

revenue may be utilized for new infrastructure projects like better highway connectivity, new

housing schemes etc. These infrastructure projects may also provide a hassle-free experience

to the city tourists. For example, good metro train connectivity to the oldest part of heavily

populated city will ensure better infrastructure and it will promote tourism as well.

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Having said that, those buildings that are beyond repair should definitely be demolished and

new structures should be built in their place. Allowing them to stay in their dilapidated state

poses serious threat to life and property.

To conclude, old structures and monuments tell us about the history and time-journey of the

city. Their maintenance and preservation shall enhance the reputation of the city and create

employment opportunities and revenue. Even so, buildings that cannot be restored should be

destroyed.

45/ Some people say that giving a smaller amount of money weekly to children will help

them become more capable as they grow older. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that giving some money to children on a weekly basis will assist them in

becoming more capable when they grow older. I personally disagree with the statement and

the following essay will discuss some of my reasons for disagreement.

Firstly, by giving a small amount of money to children regularly we are not teaching them

about being independent. It is a fact that children are learning many things from their parents

in the early age and parents must do their best in becoming a good role model for them. By

giving money to children routinely, these parents are teaching their children that they do not

have to work hard or do something important to earn money. They will learn that someone

will give them some money every week which they could spend on. For example, I can recall

some of my cousins who regularly get a good amount of money from their parents and yet

they have not build up any habit of being independent or any sense of saving money for the

rainy days.

Secondly, the money could be misused by the children as they could spend it for buying

inappropriate stuff. It is undeniable that children are not yet mature and do not have the

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wisdom in managing their own money. They might purchase things which might be

inappropriate for them, especially in third world countries where children are allowed to buy

cigarettes or alcoholic beverages. Many teenagers, for example, get money from their parents

and spend those for buying drugs or cigarettes which eventually harm their future rather than

making any good.

In conclusion, some people believe giving children a small amount of money each week

would help them in becoming more capable when they become adults. I do not agree with the

statement as I believe that it could spoil them and the money could be misused. I agree if

parents would teach children to earn some money by having a part-time job during the

summer holiday, therefore they will appreciate their income and spend it wisely.

46/ The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On

the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extent

do you agree or disagree with these statements?

It is a fact that internet technology has helped people in connecting with their relatives and

friends without the boundaries of distance and cost, but many people think that the

technology has made people become less socialized and more individualistic. To a certain

extent, I would agree that the internet has negatively affected to people's social life, but if we

use the technology in a wise and appropriate manner, it has a lot of positive functions.

On the one hand, it is true that many people are having social life problems these days, due to

the existence of internet and information technology. Almost everybody have their own

mobile phone nowadays, and they can use it for browsing, chatting and online gaming. With

all the attractive and entertaining applications, many people like to play around with their

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gadget for hours and abandon their social life. As a result, it has been reported that many

families are having communication problems these days due to they have less time for an eye

to eye contact with other family members.

However, it can be clearly seen that the problem has risen due to the improper and

indiscipline act of users themselves. If the internet is used in the right purpose and in the

appropriate portion, it would bring many benefits for mankind. Firstly, internet technology

has truly changed the way individuals and corporations interact and correspond. With

electronic email and chatting facilities such as yahoo or google, people could communicate

and connected with other people in a more efficient and effective way. Secondly, the internet

could also be used to expand people's networking. Social media sites such as Facebook or

twitter could be used to connect people from different areas, maintain friendships and even it

could be used for online businesses as well. Therefore, it depends on of the users themselves

on how wise they use it.

In conclusion, although online technology has become a problem for some people's social

life, others disagree about it. To a certain point, I do believe that internet could be a treat to

our social life, but if people use it wisely and appropriately then I do believe that it has a lot

of benefits for individuals and societies.

47/ It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home

with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is a hard decision making that parents send their children to boarding school or day school.

Both ways have their own disadvantages and disadvantages. In my view, I prefer to choose

boarding school to benefit the young generation more.

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It is of benefit to children if they are sent to boarding school. Living away from home can

cultivate children’s independence abilities. Children will face many detail problems, such as

laundries and cleaning the dormitories, when they are in boarding school. And that is good to

their future life. For example, some Chinese students are really hard to adapt themselves to a

new environment in their future life due to the over-protection by their parents. Besides, there

are many strict rules that students have to obey in boarding school. Usually, they are forced to

go to bed in a regular time and get up early to keep them healthy. It is worth mentioning that a

great many extra curricula activities such as sports and volunteers can enrich their knowledge

and broaden their horizons.

Some people hold the alternative view that living with parents will be easier for parents to

monitor their children’s developments. Students are vulnerable to everything that might have

a negative effect on them. Some students use drugs in the absence of parents’ monitor.

However, parents cannot control their children’s thoughts and it is inculcating children moral

values in their early age that can lead children towards the right paths in their life. What’s more,

it is undeniable that those who live with parents are less strong in their hearts when they are

confront with difficulties. They used to seek the help from others rather than trying to solve the

problem by themselves. Many students choose to suicide because of the short ability of bearing

the pressure.

In my view, sending teenage students to boarding school is a practical method to nurture their

all-around developments. And those young children in primary school need to be with parents

as they are still naïve and need the monitors from their parents.

48/ In the modern world it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or

medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and

include examples from your own experience.

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Nowadays, animals are widely used in many areas. Some people think it will be unnecessary

to use them in the near future. I disagree with this idea to a certain extent. While it is true that

animal products can be replaced by synthetic products in the clothing industry, humans will

still need animals for food and medical research.

We do find a lot of ways to avoid using animals. First many types of alternative foods, invented

by scientists, taste like meat but are made of soybeans. So people who eat these fake meat

dishes can remain vegetarians and still get all the nutrients they need. Using animals for

medical research is indeed cruel and immoral. After all, we do not have the right to kill other

forms of life for our benefit. Fortunately, the use of animals in medical research and trials is

decreasing rapidly. In the clothing industry, also, it is now possible to avoid using animals. For

example, synthetic fur and synthetic silk look as good as the real thing and their production

does not involve any cruelty to animals.

Even so, it is nearly impossible to stop using animals altogether. For example, fish and meat

are an integral part of many cuisines around the world. They are major sources of vitamins,

minerals and proteins. Meat substitutes are usually expensive and hard to find in many markets.

So, if people are told to stop using animal products, they may fail to get adequate nutrition.

Likewise, it is impossible to perform medical research without using animals. Of course, this

practice is unethical and scientists are working hard to minimise the use of animals, yet there

is no justification for stopping the production of some crucial drugs just because their testing

involves animals.

In summary, we need to respect animals’ right to live and reduce their use for purposes of

vanity; however we cannot avoid using them for meeting our nutritional requirements or

performing medical research.

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49/ Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until

they are six or seven years old. Others believe that is important for young children to go

to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school

from a young age?

Children are born proactive in the present generation, hence every parent is quite enthusiastic

to make their child grow faster. It is the responsibility of the parents to send their children to

school at the right age. It can be believed that sending children to school is more comfortable

rather than keeping them at home. In my opinion, a child definitely gains something more if he

is sent to school at a very young age.

Globally speaking, nowadays we have extraordinary school teachings like e-techno. If we

consider this as an instance children gain much knowledge visually than the technical way of

implementation. Even a child with an average IQ can also understand what is happening around

him. Moreover, education is a part of life which does not have an end. So, every parent thinks

to send their children at a particular age.

Some people think that children should stay with the parent until they are at least six or seven

years old because children feel forcible and uncomfortable at a very young age without them.

But, the education system is changing more rapidly, the way of thinking and behaviour of the

parents has to change according to the system. Furthermore, completion of studies may make

the student get into corporate companies and mould to the outside world at a very young age.

To summarise, I personally believe that children should be sent to school at a young age since,

in today’s world, competition plays an important role. Everything goes on ‘First Come First

Serve’ basis it also depends on the mental and physical ability of the children to send to school.

Since not everyone is a child prodigy their capabilities are to be considered.

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50/ Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities.

What are the reasons for this? Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Migration from rural areas to cities has become more prevalent due to the availability of better

universities and job opportunities there. While some people argue that the disadvantages of this

phenomenon outweigh the merits, I believe that this development is beneficial in many ways.

There are two main reasons which urge people to leave their rural villages and towns and move

to the cities. The first reason is that most of the universities are located in the cities and these

universities attract the ambitious students who want to earn higher degrees. The second reason

is that the job market in the cities is more active and therefore, it is much easier for professionals

to find jobs there compared to the rural areas where the economic activities are limited.

There is no doubt that there are several disadvantages to this migration such as the exponential

population growth in the cities which hits the cities’ infrastructure severely and also this

migration leaves the rural areas abandoned and demotes some necessary professions such as

farming. But, on the other hand, moving to cities has two major merits for the individuals and

nations also have immensely benefited from this phenomenon.

The major advantage gained is the remarkable increase in the numbers of the university

graduates which ultimately increases the society’s education level. The second merit is that

cities allow more people to have better jobs and enhance their financial conditions.

In conclusion, most of the people in rural areas tend to move to big cities for reasons related to

their career and their education. Although there are some disadvantages to this issue, we cannot

deny that the individuals and society are benefiting much from this phenomenon.

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51/ Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their

opinion, children should only read serious, educational books. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.

Books are called the treasure of knowledge. Presently, some parents opine that reading books

providing amusement to the children is worthless and it leads to wastage of time. In contrast,

Reading academic and other meaningful books is advocated by them. In my view, offspring’s

must have freedom to read recreational books along with academic books. This essay intends

to discord with the given statement firmly and some logical points will be discussed in

upcoming paragraphs.

There are numerous points to endorse my point of view. First and foremost, entertaining books

based on stories can be a massive source of inspiration for pupils. Lessons taught by such books

can have life changing impacts on them. Taking a real-life example into consideration, in my

childhood, on my 11th birthday, I was gifted a storybook by my aunt who is a teacher by

profession. This book had some great motivational stories. One of them with the title of ‘union

is strength’ was the story of an old farmer who had four sons who were quarrelsome and lacking

unity. But farmer brought unity among them with the help of few sticks. This book seriously

inspired me towards the value of unity and the importance of such entertaining books is thus

very clear.

Further emphasising on my point of view, children may get frustrated or bored if they are

forced to read only educational books. This will sure curtail the interest of adolescents towards

reading. Needless to say, they should be free to read some recreational books so that they do

not lose their interest or reading habits. Last but not the least, reading interesting and

entertaining books can assist children to get rejuvenated and remain psychologically fit. Hence,

amusing books keep children gainfully busy in their leisure time.

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To recapitulate, undeniably, academic, general knowledge and history books are of great

importance; however, we cannot underestimate the value of entertaining books. It is, therefore,

clear that misconception of parents needs to be addressed.

52/ Nowadays there is a growing trend of private car ownership. Do the advantages

outweigh the disadvantages or environmental problems associated with this?

Most families in the developed countries own at least one car. The situation is not much

different in the developing countries either. Needless to say, the number of people who rely on

public transport is declining. It is true that almost all of us want to own a car. Busy highways

are also considered to be a sign of a developed economy. However, an increase in the usage of

private cars is not exactly a positive trend.

When more and more cars hit the roads, there is an increase in vehicular pollution. The quality

of air in cities is already bad. An increase in the number of cars will make the situation even

worse. Atmospheric pollution can lead to global warming. When average temperatures rise,

they cause drastic changes in weather patterns across the world. What’s more when the quality

of air decreases, there is an increase in the incidences of respiratory diseases.

Although technology has significantly advanced in the last few decades, cars and other vehicles

are still run on fossil fuels like petrol and diesel. These are not renewable sources of energy

and are getting used up fast. In many countries fuel prices are already pretty high. A further

depletion in the reserves of fossil fuels will make petrol and diesel costlier. In such a scenario,

even public transport systems will be unaffordable. This will badly affect the poor.

An increase in the number of private cars also leads to more accidents. Countless lives are lost

in accidents every day. This is clearly an indication that our existing infrastructure is incapable

of handling more vehicles.

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Since cars are a status symbol, it is not easy to dissuade people from buying them. However,

governments can encourage more people to depend on the public transport system by

upgrading their quality and reliability. If trains and buses arrive on time, more people will

depend on them. Carpooling is another option. People who work in the same office can share

car journeys. By doing this they can not only reduce their fuel expenses, but also make the

roads a little less busy and hence safer.

In conclusion, a rise in the number of private cars leads to several problems. However, the

governments can improve the situation by making public transport systems more reliable.

53/ Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the

environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced. To what extent

to you agree or disagree?

It is often argued that people should be charged in accordance with the amount of pollution

they produce. While I accept that certain organisations should be penalised for this, I believe

that every individual should not be forced to pay a fine.

There are several reasons why the giant entrepreneurs should pay for contaminating the land.

Having penalised with a specific amount of money factories will help the government to raise

money which can be used in a variety of long-term and rationalised measures to mitigate the

pollution from the earth. This will also deter them from producing more garbage and

pollution. Take London as an example, where governments have invested recently a hefty

amount of money in public transportation, in particular, local buses which have been

designed to be much more efficient than the older ones. So, these vehicles discharge fewer

combustible pollutants into the air. Also, these self-centred companies sometimes exploit

natural resources such as forests, water land and agricultural lands, beyond all their limits just

to increase the profit. If these companies are not obliged to share the amount of money,

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which is required to curb pollutions, they will become more short-sighted (or greedy) in

terms of making more money without even caring about the impact on climate change and

environment.

However, I would argue that every individual should not be liable to pay recommended fine.

It is unrealistic that we can stop people from polluting the universe merely by imposing

charges. Because people need electricity to enjoy technologies, a farmland to grow crops and

an accommodation to live, food to eat as well as a mean of transportation to travel.

Furthermore, if people from devastated backgrounds are charged more for the impact they

have on climate; it will create an upheaval situation where lower-income groups would not be

able to pay even for their daily necessities.

In conclusion, organisations who are earning millions of pounds by exploiting natural

resources should only be obliged to share the amount of money in curbing the pollution rather

than all the common citizens.

54/ Nowadays there are many medical surveys of treatments to reduce health problems.

Who should conduct them, governments, individuals or private companies, in your

opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your

experience.

Medical surveys are often conducted to make an assessment of the health problems that affect

a particular community or demographic. In my opinion, such surveys can be conducted by both

the government and private companies; however, individuals should not be allowed to conduct

them.

It is good for the public when the government sponsors such surveys. When medical surveys

are conducted by the government, the findings will be unbiased. Also, the recommended

treatment options will be more effective and affordable. Unlike private companies,

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governments are not focused on making a profit. Consequently, the findings of their surveys

are more likely to benefit the general public. For these reasons medical surveys on serious

health problems / ailments such as cancer or mental health disorder should only be conducted

by the government.

Private companies, on the other hand, are profit-driven. They need to promote their products

so they may tamper with the results. Therefore, we cannot fully trust these companies. For

example, when a toothpaste company conducts a survey, the finding will invariably highlight

the goodness of their product. Therefore, private companies can perhaps be allowed to conduct

surveys in the cosmetic field where it is not a question of life and death. Also, customers who

want to enhance their appearance will probably not mind having to pay more. But allowing

them to conduct surveys on serious health problems can have disastrous consequences.

As for individuals, well, they are not eligible for conducting health surveys. Since they lack

the funds, infrastructure and resources to conduct authentic surveys, they should not be allowed

to conduct them.

To conclude, since health surveys play a crucial role in helping a community stay healthy, they

should be promoted. However, surveys on serious health problems should only by conducted

by government agencies because surveys conducted by private companies are more likely to

be biased.

55/ The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries

reduce their consumption of fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal. To what extent do you

agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.

Increasing consumptions of fossil fuels have resulted in the emission of the greenhouse gas

which is one of the causes of issues relating to environmental damage in recent years.

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Therefore, some people suggest that all countries should take actions urgently to lessen the

usage of the harmful energy. From my personal view, I agree with the statement to some extent.

First of all, it cannot be denied that fossil fuel is one of the major contributors to global warming

and climate change. Indeed, the burning of oil and coal produces tonnes of carbon dioxide per

year, and it is one of the greenhouse gases that enhance radioactive forcing and contribute to

global warming. The rise in temperature of the Earth has associated with numerous of adverse

effects such as melting of polar ice caps, flooding of low-lying areas and rise to the sea level.

Secondly, fossil fuels are generally considered to be non-renewable resources because they

take millions of years to form. If the utilisation of mineral fuels is not reduced and controlled,

it could be exhausted and people may soon run short of fossil fuels while scientists have not

found an alternative energy source. As a result, the price of fossil fuels has also increased

greatly which could lead countries to fall into a fuel war.

However, there might be some concerns about the reduction of mineral fuels utilisation. One

among of them is that the approach will lead to failure to maintain well-balanced social order.

In fact, manufacture industry, transportation and even home heating require powers, which are

generated through fossil fuels. Accordingly, detrimental consequences might impact to the

development of the entire the world if we cut down the use of fossil fuel immediately. More

than that, some alternative powers such as nuclear, solar and wind power have not been applied

widely due to reasons like climate condition, high cost or safety requirement. It could take

scientist many years developing these energies to be perfect substitutes for fossil fuel.

In conclusion, in order to tackle environment problems and avoid the growing scarcity of

natural energy in the future, the reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels should be

considered and planned purposefully and gradually.

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56/ How important is the dress code in our lives? Do you consider that dressing

appropriately is important or are you of the opinion that everyone should be able to wear

exactly what they like?

Whether dress code is important or not is a debate that is going for a long time. As far as I am

concerned, I think the dress code is important and should be followed especially in schools

and offices. The way person dresses up gives a lot of indications about their attitude and

personality and therefore can sometimes make or break you.

Firstly, having a dress code gives you the feeling of unity and togetherness. Many times

having a dress code could make people forget their differences and work towards a common

goal. For example, all the sports team and government organisations such as police and

armed forces have same dress or uniform, which instils the feeling to being part of the team

and working for a common goal. Many schools have dress codes, which is very vital to make

the student understand that the in spite of differences in their cultural and financial

background, they are equals and will only be evaluated based on merit.

Dress codes are also important in offices, especially in customer facing roles. When a person

interacts with the clients, he or she is representing the company and dressing appropriately is

essential. Different companies have different styles of work which represented by their dress

code. For instance, a financial institution generally has a formal dress code, since it gives the

impression of being attentive and serious towards their work. Suppose if a person dresses in

torn jeans with loose fitted T-shirt and loafers, I am sure clients would not be comfortable

giving their money to such hands. Similarly, if you work in fashion industry, you are

expected to be funky and experimental and not wear formal clothes. So, it is important to

dress according to the profession you are in.

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In a nutshell, the “first impression is the last impression” and therefore, it is crucial that dress

code is carefully chosen and followed.

57/ Many people think that more having more money will make them happier. How

important is money to happiness?

It is commonly believed that money brings happiness. However, it is a debatable fact that

wealthier persons are happier, and happiness is directly related to the money. According to me,

money plays a vital in gaining happiness, but a person feels joyful because of several reasons

and they may or may be linked with money.

To begin with, money is important to satisfy the basic needs for survival. Nowadays, we require

money everywhere- that could be educational institutions, hospitals, supermarkets, et cetera. A

rich person can obviously afford to visit various places around the world, which makes one

happier. Moreover, today, for spiritual or philosophical guidance one needs money. In few

cases, one may obtain joy by helping the needy people by giving a handsome amount of

donations. In this way, one might get happiness. Therefore, one may consider that, ‘Money is

the existing God’ in today’s world and one becomes happier when one has money. However,

real happiness is priceless, and it cannot be attained with money.

Some others may argue that money could be useful to purchase the required things,

nevertheless, one cannot buy happiness. For example, the happiness in the eyes of a mother

when she gives birth to a baby cannot be bought by money. Next, real happiness is directly

linked to the soul satisfaction. One can get exuberant joy without money as if by participating

in charity work and so on. Hence, it is clear that one cannot relate happiness with money.

Money can buy a luxurious house but cannot guarantee joy. Happiness comes from a satisfied

soul and sound body while money can ensure the materialistic joys.

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To summarise, one may consider that money is very crucial in achieving happiness and some

sort of people may also consider that ‘money makes the mare go’. However, what I believe is

that money is certainly an important factor but not a sole factor to achieve happiness. Thus, I

strongly disagree that happiness is obtained by money in all the cases.

58/ Some people say that sport is very important for a nation’s development, while others

believe that sport is no more than a leisure time activity. Discuss both views and give your

own opinion.

Nowadays, there has been a positive trend that sport has gained popularity in society. However,

others think that sport is just a leisure activity. In my perspective, both views have credibility

which I will elaborate in this essay.

First of all, it is an undeniable fact that there are some reasons why sports is essential to the

society. One of the reasons is that people can become healthier than ever before. By playing

sports frequently, people can release toxic elements from off their body in order to help the

government to save money which is allocated for health insurance's residents. For example, the

number of obesity and heart attack, today, has decreased significantly throughout the world

because of sports implementation.

Another reason is that young generations are able to cultivate a good habit. With the rapid

advancement of technology, they tend to do sedentary activities such as playing computer

games and chatting through social media as well. If parents encourage their children to do sport

instead of playing games at home, children can improve their social interaction with peers.

However, there are opposing arguments saying that sport is nothing more than a leisure activity.

It is true that sport can be counted as a leisure activity because not everyone has the abilities

and potentials to become professional sports players. Therefore, people generally consider it

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as a simple activity for relaxing their mind and body during holidays. Apart from this, many

families see sport as the way to strengthen the sense of belonging to the relatives especially for

children because parents' time is spent more to do job tasks and put less care on them.

All things considered, although some people believe that sports are merely some leisure

activities, I still think that sport plays an important role in the society because it has brought

advantages to people in terms of health and social areas.

59/ Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together different

people and cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase

conflicts between nations. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.

Competitive sports attract audience from different nations and cultures. While some believe

that such occasions promote unity among people of different cultures and nationalities, others

fear that they lead to the escalation of tension among people. In my opinion sports always

spread love and foster brotherhood among people irrespective of their nationality.

Every year teams from different countries play competitive sports in global tournaments. The

popularity of these events make people visit stadiums to watch them live. People supporting

their national teams are root for their team’s victory. Even then they respect their opposition

team and their supporters. People enjoy the competitive nature of the game and simultaneously

interact with their opponents. This interaction between the people of different cultures is of

mutual respect and admiration. FIFA Football world cup, for instance, sees stiff competition

between arch rivals and their supporters are seen enjoying the game with their counterparts.

Thus, it is evident that people of different origins come together to enjoy and amalgamate at

these events.

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There are, however, many people who are wary of competitive sports and its after effects. They

opine that competitive spirits in the high stake games raise tempers of the supporters of the

losing team. As the emotions run high during such games there is every chance that serious

altercations can occur between supporters of different teams. Sometimes emotional outburst is

so phenomenal that tensions can even lead to a diplomatic crisis between the two nations. An

India Pakistan cricket match, for example, is watched with fervor by the people of both the

nations. It is always feared that this game might raise conflicts between two nations and

aggravate their strained ties.

In conclusion, in my opinion, frequent exposure to such competitive games eases the pressure

associated with them and creates the atmosphere of bonding and affection between people with

different backgrounds.

60/ Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better

jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both

individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Higher education plays a pivotal role towards an individual's professional life. Many people

are of the opinion that the role of university education is to merely facilitate a graduate's job

hunting endeavours. Others believe that besides this, the beneficial ramifications a university

can provide for its students are many.

Firstly, it is obvious that the primal objective of any university is to award a successful

candidate with a professional degree. Although a degree may not guarantee a job, it is,

nevertheless necessary to have one, as employers would not want to hire an individual

without the right kind of qualifications. Hence, if a university is able to increase job prospects

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of its graduates, people are naturally inclined to believe that this is the only task a university

is supposed to fulfil.

On the other hand, many believe that a degree is just one of the many advantages a university

can offer. Such as professional character development; the importance of which moves in

tandem with that of a mere degree. Of course, both are important, but without the former, a

graduate may not be able to earn a place for himself in a professional setting. The main

reason the supports this claim is that employers seek not only the right qualifications of a

potential employee but also how well he or she can adapt to the work environment of that

particular firm.

Having analysed both views, it seems that besides helping the graduates to find better jobs, a

university can do much more than that, such as instilling professional attitudes in the

graduates that can facilitate not only their job prospects but also make them contribute

towards the welfare of the overall society. It is expected that the developing universities give

the aforementioned advantages equal weight to that of a merely helping to improve job

prospects for graduates.

61/ Many people are involved in sports when they are young but stop once they are adults.

Why do many adults stop doing physical exercise? What can be done about this problem?

Physical work out is essential to maintain a healthy life style. Despite that, a lot of people who

used to do sports as children quit exercising when they grow up. This essay will analyse some

of the reasons for this worrying issue, as well as propose solutions that may trigger people to

exercise more often.

To begin with, quitting working out as adults has a number of reasons; firstly, beyond a shadow

of a doubt, kids are more active and energetic than adults. Also, children consider sports a game

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that they enjoy doing. therefore, working out is extremely exciting for them. Secondly, as

people grow older, their life gets busier and they have less time to exercise. Take for example,

when an adult gets married, not only he spends a lot of time at work, but also, he has to spare

time for his family obligations. Finally, some people are not aware of the healthy benefits of

physical exercise.

Nevertheless, there are potential ways to solve this problem. Primarily, the media has a great

role in promoting physical exercising with all its concomitant health benefits. For instance,

exercising can cure many debilitating diseases such as diabetes. Furthermore, more television

programs and talk shows should emphasize exercising and entice people to do it more. Another

important measure that should be taken, more social events that include games and physical

activities for adults should be held, also, if the winners' prizes are enticing enough, more

individuals will be encouraged to participate and compete to win.

To conclude, it is evident that there are several causes of adults quitting doing sports, of most

importance, is lack of time and energy. However, if people became aware of hoe working out

is beneficial to one's health, it would prevent this problem from deteriorating.

62/ Some people think that only staff who worked in the company for a long time should

be promoted to higher positions. What is your opinion on this? Give reasons and relevant

examples for your answer.

Promotions help boost the morale of employees. Higher positions earn higher salaries and

hence everyone wants to be promoted. Some people feel that only those employees who have

worked for an organization for several years should be given promotion. I don’t agree with this

view. In my opinion, the time spent in an organization should be just one of the criteria for

determining an employee’s eligibility for promotion.

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Employers often believe that employees who have spent a lot of years in an organization are

more likely to be loyal to it. They tend to reward this loyalty with promotions and rises. I am

not against promoting senior employees. However, in my opinion, new hires too should be

promoted if they have the skills and qualifications.

Just because someone has spent ten or twenty years in an organization, it does not mean that

they are the most competent. Sometimes new employees deliver better performance than

senior employees because they possess more skills and qualifications. What’s more, a ‘new

employee’ may have years of experience in another organization.

If competent employees are denied promotion because they don’t have years of experience in

the organization, it will affect their morale. Worse, it may encourage them to quit and join

another company that honours talent. Attrition will only hurt the interests of an organization.

To conclude, in my opinion, employers should consider a variety of factors while determining

an employee’s eligibility for promotion. This includes their qualifications, special skills and

domain expertise. Promotions and rises encourage employees to work harder. If they are denied

promotion in spite of their hard work and eligibility, they might just quit.

63/ Some people think it is more important to spend time in developing a successful

career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Nowadays, many people hold the view that career development is more important due to the

fierce competition in the modern society. At the same time, there are people who opine that

those who live in the fast-paced life should slow down and spend more time with family and

friends. In this essay, I will examine both sides of the debate before arriving at a conclusion.

To begin with, there is no doubt that career development contributes to the improvement of

people’s living standard and sense of fulfilment. It is possible to say that a person who tends to

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devote more time on his/her job pursues more financial return. The main reason for this is that

financial security now has become extremely vital to a family—a household not only has to

bear the daily expenses that are continuously rising, but also pay the exorbitant tuition fee of

its children. In addition, a prestigious job brings an individual a sense of fulfilment including

fame and higher social status.

However, others have the opinion that it is necessary for people to dedicate more time to their

friends and family, since the fast pace of life somehow leads to the disintegration of families

and relationships. For example, parents who pursue money and career are more likely to neglect

their children and the elders in their family; college graduates who seek better job opportunity

choose to migrate to metropolises that are far away from their home.

To summarize, there is no easy answer to this debate. On balance, however, we have to admit

that both career and family play a significant role in our lives. Hence, it is important for us to

balance these two aspects in order to make our life happier.

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