Task 2

Some people believe the government should spend money on building trains and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads is a better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The methods of mitigating traffic congestion have been a heated topic of controversy. Some people argue that the construction of larger roads is the answer to the problem while others are of the view that an increase in the number of trains is a more suitable solution. I believe that for the long term, the […]

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Some people think money is the best gift for teenagers, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People often get in dilemma to decide what should be given to teenagers as a gift. It is thought by some that cash would be the perfect present for them, while others oppose it. In my opinion, I consider that it is better to give other kinds of useful gifts such as toys, clothes, tiny

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International travel has many advantages for both travelers and the country that they visited. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

It is true that the growth of the international travel industry has brought many benefits to both travelers and the host nations which receive them. While there are serious negative consequences of this development, I would argue that these are outweighed by the advantages. Despite the disadvantage below, the main advantage of the growing international

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared to the number of older people. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Some nations today have a much higher demographic of younger generation relative to the elderly. This provides a multitude of benefits like increased skilled manual labour and technically advanced individuals, which clearly outweigh the disadvantages such as lack of experience in various fields. The disadvantage of this is huge investment in human resource development. Elders

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In recent years many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Does this have a positive or negative development?

Nowadays, the trend of purchasing items from big shopping malls rather than local shops has increased, While some say that it is a positive development, others argue that it has a detrimental effect on local economic development but I think it has more negatives as compare to positives. Admittedly, if there is a large shopping

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Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this a positive or negative development?

The idea of providing distance education by numerous universities has become quite fashionable. Although online course brings some drawbacks with itself, I believe this trend has many advantages. Despite the disadvantages below, I think that this tendency is likely to be profitable. One noticeable advantage is an increase in the academic chance for social members.

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Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life. Is it a positive or negative development?

Advertising is gaining more popularity in the marketing of products or services. While advertisements are considered to be advantageous, they can have numerous negative influences like an increase in the price of products and wastage of money on unnecessary things. Admittedly, there are several benefits of advertising. With the large scale expansion of advertising in

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Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

In several parts of the world, fossil fuel plays a primary role in producing energy. However, governmental leaders also promote the utilization of non-traditional sources of power. I believe that this policy could generate more advantages to society and surroundings than shortcomings. Despite the disadvantages below, I think there are various benefits of putting renewable

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It is considered that everyone wants to have a car, a television and a fridge. Do the disadvantages of this development for society outweigh the advantages?

It is true that almost everyone wants a car, a TV and a fridge as some of the basic essentials of a good lifestyle. I think these desires have many negatives on the earth’s environment as compared to any benefits it might bring. Admittedly, the growing consumption of cars, televisions, and fridges has several benefits.

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Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Although top sports athletes are often poor role models, they gain the admiration of millions of youngsters. This is overall a negative trend for the young generation and society as compared to the benefit it may bring. Admittedly, this trend could be profitable only if the young disregard the negative and focus on the positive

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