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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 2

Some countries invest a significant amount of money in promoting the use of bicycles. Why do you think this is the case? Does it have a positive or a negative impact on individuals and the society?

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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 2

It is becoming very common these days for students to take online courses over the internet instead of in face-to-face classrooms. Why are more students choosing this way of learning? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 2

The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

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