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2023-06-03: EssayNo. 1
It is difficult for people who live in cities to get enough physical exercise. What causes and solutions can be taken to solve the problem?
Keywords: exercise
Type: Direct Question
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2023-06-03
2022-07-09 2023-05-27: EssayNo. 2
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions, like nurses, doctors, and teachers. Some people think it is fully justified, while others believe it is unfair. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: job; salary
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2023-05-27
2021-11-11 2023-05-20: EssayNo. 3
Although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: economy
Type: Discussion
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2023-05-20 2023-05-13: EssayNo. 4
Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than their achievements, which has set a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: celebrity
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2023-05-13
2020-12-12 2023-05-06: EssayNo. 5
Some people think the government should support artists like painters, musicians, and poets, while others believe this wastes money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: art
Type: Discussion
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2023-05-06 2023-04-22: EssayNo. 6
Nowadays, most countries improve their living standards through economic development. But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
Keywords: social value
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
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2023-04-22 2023-04-15: EssayNo. 7
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to their society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: society
Type: Discussion
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2023-04-15 2023-04-08: EssayNo. 8
Some people think hosting major international sporting events brings a lot of advantages to a country, while others believe there are more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: sports
Type: Discussion
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2023-04-08
2021-01-09 2023-04-01: EssayNo. 9
Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?
Keywords: education
Type: Direct Question
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2023-04-01 2023-03-25: EssayNo. 10
Some people think watching television is bad for children in every way. Others believe it is good for developing children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: children
Type: Discussion
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2023-03-25
2022-12-03 2023-03-18: EssayNo. 11
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than create a broader range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: university
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2023-03-18 2023-03-11: EssayNo. 12
Some people think history has little to tell us, but others think studying past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion, citing examples from your experience.
Keywords: history
Type: Discussion
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2023-03-11
2020-03-08 2023-02-25: EssayNo. 13
Employers should give their staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: vacation
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2023-02-25 2023-02-18: EssayNo. 14
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but others believe it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: government
Type: Discussion
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2023-02-18 2023-02-11: EssayNo. 15
Large companies should pay CEOs and executives higher salaries than other workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: salary
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2023-02-11 2023-02-04: EssayNo. 16
Some people think they have the right to use as much fresh water as they want, but others believe government should control the use of freshwater as it is a limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: environment
Type: Discussion
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2023-02-04 2023-01-28: EssayNo. 17
Organized tours to remote places and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the environment?
Keywords: travel
Type: Opinion
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2023-01-28 2023-01-14: EssayNo. 18
Some ex-prisoners commit crimes after being released from prison. What do you think is the cause? How can it be solved?
Keywords: crime
Type: Direct Question
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2023-01-14 2023-01-07: EssayNo. 19
In many countries, wear western dress (suits, jeans) more than traditional types of clothing, why and is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: clothing
Type: Cause
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2023-01-07 2023-01-07: EssayNo. 20
Nowadays, some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: ad
Type: Direct Question
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2023-01-07 2022-12-31: EssayNo. 21
Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: food
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-12-31
2020-06-09
2019-11-29 2022-12-24: EssayNo. 22
What is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
Keywords: society
Type: Direct Question
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2022-12-24 2022-12-17: EssayNo. 23
Some people think there could be more benefits to society if more people study business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Keywords: business
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-12-17 2022-12-10: EssayNo. 24
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: art
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-12-10 2022-11-26: EssayNo. 25
Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others believe making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: products
Type: Discussion
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2022-11-26
2021-01-30 2022-11-19: EssayNo. 26
Some think secondary and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Keywords: students
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-11-19 2022-11-05: EssayNo. 27
Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some specific jobs are suitable for men, and some for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: job
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-11-05 2022-10-29: EssayNo. 29
Some people think young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: education
Type: Agree & Disagree
Tested on:
2022-10-29
2020-11-20
2020-03-13 2022-10-22: EssayNo. 30
The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What causes the noise? What should be done about it?
Keywords: environment
Type: Direct Question
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2022-10-22 2022-10-08: EssayNo. 31
Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: legacy; building
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-10-08
2020-02-01 2022-09-24: EssayNo. 32
Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: technology
Type: Discussion
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2022-09-24 2022-09-17: EssayNo. 33
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, which may increase the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Keywords: shopping
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
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2022-09-17
2019-10-09 2022-09-03: EssayNo. 34
Many first-year university students discover that their chosen subjects do not suit them. Why does this happen? What can be done to ensure that students can choose a suitable subject?
Keywords: university
Type: Cause
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2022-09-03 2022-08-27: EssayNo. 35
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: sports
Type: Discussion
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2022-08-27
2020-11-28 2022-08-20: EssayNo. 36
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: communication
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2022-08-20 2022-08-13: EssayNo. 37
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Keywords: environment
Type: Direct Question
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2022-08-13 2022-08-11: EssayNo. 38
In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than personally giving gifts. Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: gift
Type: Opinion
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2022-08-11 2022-08-06: EssayNo. 39
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can accurately tell information in a news story. Others believe they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: news
Type: Discussion
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2022-08-06 2022-07-23: EssayNo. 40
More and more people are leaving the countryside to live in cities. Does this development have positive or negative effects on the environment?
Keywords: environment
Type: Opinion
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