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Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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You have approximately 40 minutes to complete this task. You need to write an essay addressing the topic below Many countries have the same shops and products. Some consider it a positive development, whereas others consider it negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.

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Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that businesses mainly benefit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people believe when famous people support international aid, it makes the general public think about it. Others think celebrities make the problem less important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some believe that it is good for a country’s culture to import films and TV programmes, while others think it is better for a country to have their own films and TV programmes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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Some people think that changing people's attitudes to other countries and cultures is an important factor in reducing world poverty. Others, however, feel that the most important method is the trade. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people believe that international sports events, such as The Olympics or the Football World Cup, are a good way to bring countries together. Others say that these events create competition, not friendship, between countries. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is the protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit lies in global business. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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