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Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?

Artists' play an imperative role in human civilization.Although the artists have less wage compared to other sectors, but they have support from non-profit organisations, and with the advent of technology they are recognized globally. Thus, I disagree with this statement.In this essay I will discuss why the artists do not require the government support.
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Small town center shops are running out of business because rural residents tend to go shopping in big cities store. To what extent do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?

Rural residents going for shopping in big city stores are resulting in small town centre shops running out of business. Exposure to new products may be argued as an advantage, but the detrimental effect of the products not being used locally and the fact that sometimes the same product may be available at a higher rate in cities cannot be ignored.
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Some think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In many cultures like, such as in the US, salaries are now given based on their performance and education they gained. However, although some think that providing far higher salaries for senior managers than the other workers, I believe that it is justifiable to offer high salaries for seniors for two main reasons.
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In the recent years, many small shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?

Shopping has always been considered as a vital part in people's lifestyle, whether buying personal items or daily grocery needs. With the modernization, infrastructure has improved in developing countries which led to the opening of multiplex stores. In my opinion, it has positively influenced an individual and the society. This essay will illustrate the outweighing advantages of big shopping malls with the relevant examples.
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nformation technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benifits of IT outweigh the disadvantages.

Information technology has grown inadvertently in the last 2. It is altering the day-to-day activities of our routine life. Software technology has made living easy and entertaining. Meanwhile, it is making people lazy. This essay will discuss why the merits of artificial intelligence supersede the associated demerits.
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Families who do not send their children to government financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that supports universal education. To what extent do you agree .

These days, the increase in human population is creating a burden for major and small cities. While some people argue that to solve this problem countryside should be opened up to create more housing for people, but on the contrary some believe that the countryside should be preserved. I believe countryside should not be changed to accumulate more people because the consequence will affect the entire world.
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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

Increase in automobiles leads to environmental and traffic problems. The rise in petrol price is the best way to solve all the problems. I completely disagree with this statement However, this essay will discuss about the other factors that might be effective.
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Now a days many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?Has this become a positive or negative development ?

Communication among people is developed more when compared to the past because of technology and has many ways to interact with the people. Firstly, this essay will discuss about how the technology affected the types of relationships people make and secondly, this essay will discuss about the pros and cons of this development.
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Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Firms sometimes request from people seeking for employments for private details. Although some people believe that such information may be necessary, other dispute this and argue that it is irrelevant. In this essay, I will discuss both these views and explain my support for the latter view.
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Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?

It is important to consider the methods of teaching. Some people believe that less time is spent on learning technical skills and too much hours learning facts. This essay agrees that large amount of period is allocated to the studying of theories and less time on proficiencies.
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Many people find it hard to balance their work with other parts of their lives. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be overcome?

Work has become an essential part in every human's daily life nowadays due to its severe importance. However, struggling to have a work-life balance has been a tenacious challenge that needs to be addressed.
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Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. IELTS Essay Sample Answer (1)

Although it is sometimes thought that making activities, fun for kids improves their skills and creative abilities, there are arguments that reading might be preferred. In my opinion, I consider that children's ability to be creative and advanced in skills can be achieved successfully when they enjoy the activity.
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Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job.

It is argued that recreational activities are of the same importance as traditional subjects. I totally disagree with this statement. This essay will discuss firstly, school’s main role in children’s life and secondly, how teaching subjects such as art could have a bad influence on the educational process.
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Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?Discuss the above and give your opinion using examples.

Nowadays, Education and health care is becoming a business. There is a discussion going on whether to provide them for free or people are responsible for paying to the services which they avail. This essay will discuss on the views and my opinion on both.
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Task 2 People live longer in some part of the world. What do you think is the reason of this? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It is true that life expectancy is higher in some parts of the world and lifestyle change is one major contributing factor. In my opinion, I think living longer is beneficial.
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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Today, having a higher education degree is inevitable for everybody due to the development of the world. Students must select the best fit for now and their future life. Some people believe that in this situation individual should find and start educating in whatever they like, while others think that just subjects in science and technology should be chosen because of that these will be useful in future. In this essay both views will be discussed.
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Some people believe that to be successful at a sport you need a natural ability and others think that hard work and practice can make you successful. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Although many athletes are successful because of their natural ability, but not few people who were born with disabilities are successful too. Personally, not only in sports, but any other fields, talent is just the 20% of our success, while hard work and many practices are the 80%. With that being said, I disagree with the consensus of natural ability is the key to success for athletes.
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Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion.

Culture defines the values of one’s life. It links traditions and ways of living of a person with their ancestors. In the modern world, some people think that culture has become similar across the globe in comparison to ancient times. I believe it is a positive development, which is the result of globalization. In this essay, I will list down the positive aspects of such development.
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Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion.

Computers are gradually replacing the role of humans in every sector. Scientists believe that computers will become more resourceful than man. It is debated whether such development is advantageous or has drawbacks. In my opinion, there should be a moderation to the work done by computer in companies.
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Many people believe that formal pen and paper examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. What is your view of examinations?

Many countries use pen and paper examinations or written examinations for assessing educational achievement. They believe that written examinations are the best method of assessing the students' attainment. However, not only written examinations But also group project, students' presentations and participations in the learning process could be the best way to assess students' capability. Therefore, I agree that pen and paper examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achi...
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