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.pdfIt's reported that billions of dollars are spent on space exploration projects every year. Some people believe that this money should be used to solve problems on Earth.
Nowadays, people are trying to discover new stars, planets and know more about the Galaxy. Lots of money are spent on it. Many people think it is important to research space but others think that mankind should spend more money on Earth's issues.
Let us consider some pros and cons of it. First and foremost, the result of space exploration can help us find out the origin of life on the Earth. Moreover, having explored space, people will be able to learn something new about outer-space's life. One must admit that such research have an influence on our life. For example, some research are useful in medicine. They are helpful in drug and medical technologies invention, which are used for treatment.
On the other hand, there are a lot of problems on the Earth. Millions of people suffer from illnesses, poverty, starvetion. Day by day the level of water's and air's pollution increases. Doubtless, there is need in money that helps us solve these disasters.
In my opinion, solving of Earth's problems depends on progress which we can make thanks to space exploration.
To sum up, people should not forget that there is the big Universe whose mysteries ones can discover to make progress on the Earth.
Consumerism
There are lots of products on the market today. Is it reasonable?
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Nowadays market is stuffed with goods. Some people consider such a variety of products to give a great opportunity to buy exactly what is wanted. Others claim that a wide range of goods does not prove true itself.
In my view, mind-bending diversity of merchandise is not expedient. To begin with, supply exceeds demand often. Unbought goods become junk and they are often given away instead of recycling. Furthermore, impelled by the desire to make a profit from mass production entrepreneurs begin to economize on quality of the goods. Consequently, much of production does not contribute to standards. Besides, sometimes products of mass consumption are made from ecologically unsafe materials. There are many cases when people become ill after using these dangerous products.
However, some people think, that an affluent assortment of goods is very advantageous. Many people are in favour of choosing and looking for the things seasoned exactly to their taste. Moreover, developed trade industry provides many people with work. As a result, trade industry is the most popular branch of industry today.
Although, the true fact is that market is overcrowded with goods and becomes unprofitable for both entrepreneurs and consumers alike. Because of that, the reduction of goods on the market is inevitable.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that superfluous production has no point because of its needlessness.
Prison
Some people are sure that sending to prison is the only way to punish criminals. However, a lot of people believe there are far more effective punishments for criminals than prison.
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Nowadays that punishment for offenders has become a very controversial issue. Some people believe that imprisonment is a very effectual solution to the problem, whereas others believe that that there is a need to use another way to punish criminals. So where is the truth?
In my opinion, the prison is not the most preferred among different ways to re-educate those who break the law. Firstly, imprisonment can completely change a person but not necessarily for the better. A prisoner has to live into close space, practically without contact with the outside world that can cause serious mental disorders. Moreover, there may be some difficulties in adaptation to normal life after leaving prison. Secondly, offender’s surrounding will certainly affect any person, who can adopt many negative habits from them, therefore may be ready to commit a crime again. Finally, such a way of punishment is often not right in different situations. For example, I think that economic crimes do not deserve the same imprisonment sentence as murders.
Nevertheless, some people think that prisons help to keep society safe from dangerous persons. They say that isolation gives criminals time to speculate on their wrong deeds.
This may be true, but I assume that those people have forgotten that once an offender will be released from prison and possibly will continue to make crimes because the situation and surrounding can destroy his mind, so after prison, a man can be more dangerous than before.
In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that people should use other methods to punish offenders. Prisons often do not fulfill their function to fix people and sometimes even harm a person`s identity.
Money vs Happiness
Money can/ cannot buy happiness.
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It is fairly safe to assert that money is an integral part of our life and hardly anyone can survive without it. However, it is not always true that a lump sum of money brings much joy to its owner. Although, some people believe that being rich is a pure definition of happiness.
Personally, I am inclined to believe that a person has more important values in their lives than money. Firstly, being healthy is already enough to be happy. One can be filthy rich, but he is bound to feel miserable if he is incurably sick. Secondly, a loyal family and supportive friends are another important aspect of our life. Under no circumstances is it possible to buy love and respect a family can offer to its members.
Nevertheless, people who are prone to believe that money does bring plenty of satisfaction name some exceptional opportunities wealthy people have. Expensive houses and cars, the possibility to travel to any distination in the world, quality education and health service are among the most desirable things that can be obtain in exchange for money.
Even though they may be partly right, it is important not to forget that money is helpless when it comes to people’s relationships. Nobody can be called a happy person if there is noone who sincerely love and support them.
In conclusion, I maintain that money plays crucial role in making a person feel secure and content. But few people would deny that only good health and sincere relationship enable us to be totally satisfied with our lives.
Some people think that the most important thing for a teacher is to make studying enjoyable for students.
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There is no doubt that the main teachers’ duty is to be very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Nevertheless, some people think that it is more important for a teacher to make their lessons more enjoyable and fun for students.
As for me, teachers should not forget about concernment of their children. I think that being fascinating is much more important for teacher. First of all, if students are interested in your subjects, they will visit your lessons with excitement and pleasure. They will listen to you very attentively and will not make such an awful noise. Secondly, using creative and inspirational method of teaching, students will understand the subject better. What is more, if a teacher knows how to make his/her lessons more exciting, children will not be tired and exhausted.
However, some people are against such way of getting education. They argue that a teacher should be the most intelligent; he should know everything perfectly and never be mistaken. They also sure that teacher cannot afford a joke during the lesson and he should be always strict and severe.
I completely disagree with this point of view. You can be the most experienced teacher, knowing all rules perfectly, but if you do not have a sense of humor and you are unable to make your students interested in your subject, you are not a good teacher.
Summing up, I strongly believe that interesting, exciting and creative lessons are our future way of education. Teachers like that can be a good example for future generations.
Extreme Sports
Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.
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In today`s world all more and more people are doing extreme sports for various reasons. And consequently some people believe that such activity can be dangerous and harmful to human health. Others think that an extreme sport forms a human character.
In my opinion, doing risky sport affects the character well. To start with, people who do extreme sports are full-hearted. Exercising a hard trick makes a person more self-confident. Secondly, person`s views are changing as affected such activity. A person begins taking his life more seriously and appreciating it. In addition, doing extreme sport helps to relax and be rejoiced. When you concentrate on activity, you forget about problems.
On other other hand, there are those who think that risky sport is needless for people, even harmful.
A sportsman has a chance to be injured by exercising a trick. Moreover, it makes a person unreasonable.
I disagree with it, because before the beginning of exercising tricks a person are taught by professional sportsmen. After this courses he knows how to be undamaged.
In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that risky sport helps to build character. And those who want to change should do extreme sports.
Career:Following in one's Parents' Footsteps
Some people think that young people should follow in their parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.
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In today’s world education there is an essential thing you must have to get a good job with a high salary and to occupy a high social position in the society. Therefore, parents are worried about their children’s choice. Do they have right in choosing child’s career? The issue brings about many controversities.
In my opinion, parent should value skills, abilities, personality. Firstly, children need support and hint on the right way. There is only one advice: to try to notice aptitudes for some subjects and to inspire in juvenile a habit for work. Secondly, leaving school is the first stage of social and psychological maturity. If parents think about all difficulties in life without favour occupation, they will understand that job satisfaction is the main life goal. Finally, the brain capacity is different of each child. There is no confidence that young person will inherit abilities of famous parents that is why complexes will appear.
On the contrary, parent can influence the children’s doom. First of all, parents are able to help with getting career qualification. One has a counselor as loving and trusty person. Moreover, parents, whose child follows in their footsteps are proud of them. Parents see not many prospects of promotion but self-satisfaction and continuation the career dynasty.
In spite of these, I believe, there is the solution: to give one a better start concerning personal preferences.
In conclusion, I would kike to stress, managing and development a career, at the first time, the choice of it depends on the children themselves.
Career Choice vs Parents
Some people think that young people should follow in their parents’ footsteps when choosing a profession.
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It is not a rare case when children are encouraged to choose the profession their parents have. Moreover, many people believe that this is the most favorable scenario for the young. However, the opponents of this view claim that children benefit more when they are free to make their own choice.
In my opinion, parents should give their children a freedom of choice. First of all, there is nothing worse in life than having to do a boring job day by day. This usually happens when young people get misled by the success of their parents and choose to take the same occupation which actually does not coincide with their personal traits. Secondly, the unconditional support of parents may make young specialists lazy and ineffective. In other words they will take their promotions at work for granted and will not have motivation for self-development.
Nevertheless, some people share the view that parents may instill their knowledge in children and therefore help them become an excellent worker. In additional, few parents will refuse to make use of their social network and help their beloved children to secure a good job.
Although it is tempting to choose the easiest way and follow your parent’s footsteps, I think that it always pays off when we follow our own dreams whatever efforts it takes . It would be a pity to realize that our parent’s influence has prevented us from gaining selfsatisfaction.
In conclusion, I maintain that under no condition should parents impose their opinions on their children when it comes to their future profession. Otherwise, it is possible that the young will blame their parents for choosing a wrong job
Some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time and money.
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In today/s world of fierce competition, it is important for young people to get well-prepared for the challenges of the future. Thus learning languages can be regarded as a step in the right direction. Many people agree, apart from me.
In my opinion, learning foreign languages is not the waste time and money. Firstly, this occupation promotes to development of intelligence. One can speak in different languages with bigger vocabulary. Studying of culture of other nations pushes the brain to its fullest capacity. Secondly, it is undeniable that knowledge of foreign languages assist in career advancement. It is a well-known fact that employers make appreciation of persons, who own another language. Finally, learning it lets you dream about wishful journey.
On the other hand, it takes dedicate from everyone. First of all, you spend your on spare time and a lot of money, one has to occupy with teacher or in language centers. Learning foreign languages is not for self-taught. Moreover, if your profession is not connected with foreign communication, you will not know it.
In spite of this. I believe, one is able to overcome all difficulties with money or laziness if one want to give positive emotions, travel around world without spending money on translator or to to obtain a good job. It is not all pros of learning languages, which produce benefits for successful life.
In conclusion, I would like to stress that learning foreign languages is the best chance for increasing our personal advance. It takes time, patience and money but I am sure, owning foreign languages broadens your horizons.
Pocket Money
parents should/ should not give money to their children
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Many parents consider giving a weekly allowance to their children a normal practice. However there is an opinion that children are not mature enough to deal with money and this will only spoil them.
I am of the opinion that youngsters should have some sum of money for their own spending. First of all, it would be irresponsible of parents if they did not provide money for such essential expanses such as lunch at school or transportation fees. Moreover, children are likely to feel more confident if they have some extra money to buy some snack or stationary they may need. What is more, having to decide how to spend money effectively a child learns about its value and grow to appreciate it.
Nevertheless, the opponents of this view claim that pocket money can do nothing but spoil offspring. They will buy unnecessary items such as sweets. Furthermore, there is a risk that they will get used to receiving an allowance and will take it for granted.
Although they may be partly right, I do not see any harm in providing children with small amount of money. Through practising to allocate, save it up and invest their allowance they will become sensible with money.
To sum up, I firmly believe that it is parent’s duty to help children to understand the meaning of money. There is no better way to do this than to let them be fully responsible for a small amount of money provided on a daily basis.