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Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

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Undeniably both politicians and scientists exert a powerful influence in our world. While politicians tend to lead a country by establishing better laws and treaties and governing the country, scientists tend to reshape the world by developing medicines, theories, and technologies to advance the human race.
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Some people believe that using taxpayer funds to look for life on other planets is important. Others, however, think that it is a waste of public money because there are much more important issues requiring funding on our own planet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Science·Government·Society

Some people believe that scientists have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, think that the influence of politicians is greater. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Science·Public spending·Government

Some people want governments to spend money on other planets to look for life. Others believe that it is a waste of public money when there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Business·Government·Science

Many businesses find it very difficult to assign enough time and resources to research and development. What could a government do to encourage more company spending in this area?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Government·Public spending·Science

Some people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems on the earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

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Science·Government·Business

Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies.

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Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people believe that using taxpayer funds to look for life on other planets is important. Others, however, think that it is a waste of public money because there are much more important issues requiring funding on our own planet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe that scientists have the greatest influence on the world. Other people, however, think that the influence of politicians is greater. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Some people want governments to spend money on other planets to look for life. Others believe that it is a waste of public money when there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Many businesses find it very difficult to assign enough time and resources to research and development. What could a government do to encourage more company spending in this area?

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