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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Positive or Negative Development EssayTask 2

Most of us rely on newspapers as the primary source of news and information and newspapers have a great influence on us. Do you think newspapers have more positive or negative influence on us? Give your own opinion on the issue. Use your own experience or an example to support your idea.

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Some people believe that the good leaders are born, whereas others hold the opinion that the leadership qualities could be obtained during the life. Who represents the good leader qualities indeed?

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Discussion EssayTask 2

Some people say it is important to travel to foreign countries to know about other countries. Others say that people can get all their information from the Internet, so it is not necessary to visit other countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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