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Space Exploration

Many people think that we should explore space and visit other planets. However, some people say that space exploration is a waste of time and money.

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In today's world the question of space exploration attracts a lot of public attention. Some people think that it is necessary to research the galaxy. Others believe that people should not spend money and time on exploring space.

In my opinion, nowadays it is utterly important to study space. To start with, there is a lack of drinking water and natural resources, because our planet is overcrowded, and population is increasing and increasing every year. People face problem of shortage of food. Secondly, scientist are trying to discover an extraterrestrial life. There is a theory of people's extraterrestrial origin in science. It may exist aliens and UFO. Exploring space, people more learn about what Earth is, how it runs. Moreover, space equipment improve people's life on Earth. For example, thanks to satellites men can communicate each other around the world.

On the other hand, supporters of the opposite opinion prove that studying the galaxy is useless and unreasonable to men. They say that space exploration is expensive activity. States expend much money on it, whereas it could be spent on developing social service. Moreover, it is unsafe to fly in space. There is a chance of a crash of a spaceship.

I disagree with this point of view, because modern technology lets people to explore the galaxy safely. And if people rationally invest money into space research, it will bring benefit generations to come.

In conclusion, i am strongly convinced that space exploration is not only necessary scientific research, but wise investments into the future of humanity as well.

Some people think that national holidays are just the additional days off . Others believe we should pay more attention to the meaning of the events that these holidays commemorate.

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Nowadays most bank holidays are the days when people only rest and make merry. Some people suppose that these days should be dedicated to taking away the stress of everyday life. Others, on the contrary, consider public holidays to be meaningful and significant events.

In my opinion, people ought to put a high value on bank holidays. To begin with, people should refer to history on these days, because many of holidays emerged to commemorate the most important events in history. Research into the past often fills one with pride about one’s heritage and contributes to national identity. Moreover, many holidays are of religious origin that means people are to place emphasis on such timeless values as family and friends.

Opponents of this view claim that holidays have lost their true meaning and become too commercialized. As a result, people must stay out of everything related to celebrations and have a rest.

Despite the influence of mass media with its purpose to capitalize on people’s naivety, it still depends on each person in particular whether a bank holiday takes priority over an ordinary day off. In fact, it should do, because a public holiday reminds us about things we may forget and has the power to bring the whole family together.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that people ought to attach importance to bank holidays. They are the perfect days for family’s reunions and rediscovering oneself.

Sports

Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.

Some people think that extreme sports help people to build their character. But others think that it brings them nothing but injures and pain. As for me I support the first opinion.

First of all, I don't think that extreme sports brings so much trouble. For example, mountaineering statistic said that almost all injures in the process climbing a mountain caused by human factor. Secondly, practically all kinds of extreme sports requires rather outstanding physical culture and we all known that it makes our character perfect. The last but not least thing I should mentioned is that it give us an important opportunity to face troubles and fears, to show off.

But it should be noted that the other point of view also have a right to exist. The fact is that extreme sport does endanger us. Besides, it even (and often) may cause death.

I am understand it quite well but I still can not agree. As for me, life is a dangerous thing by itself. I think that we just should be more attentive to safety and that is all.

To sum up I consider that extreme sports have more positive sides than negative. Personally I would like engage mountaineering or skydiving.

Books or film versions

The issue between books and films has always been controversial. In today’s world books are nearly forgotten amongst young people, while films on the other hand have become more and more popular. Nevertheless I prefer an evening with a good book and a cup of tea to an evening with a film and a bucket of popcorn.

The first thing I would like to consider is that a literary creation is nearly always better than its cinematization. For example, Ray Bradbury wrote a wonderful short story “A sound of thunder” which had been turned into a long and slumberous film. When you read a book, you imagine your own characters and the whole world and this world is bounded neither by budget nor by director’s fantasy.

However, some people say that watching a film is more breathtaking, because you can live a whole life, share character’s sorrows and joys within a mere two hours.

This may be true, but what they forget is some tiny yet important details in films are often omitted and for this reason you can’t understand characters or a meaning of scene in full.

In conclusion, I would like to add that masterpieces can be found amongst books and films equally, but still between a book and a movie I will choose a book.

Being Rich

Some teenagers dream of becoming rich whereas others consider it to be rather dangerous.

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In today’s world more and more people tend to believe that happiness cannot exist without financial basis. That is why, many offsprings nowadays wish to be wealthy in life. However, there are some, who assert that extremely richness poses a serious threat to its’ owner.

Personally, I am inclined to believe that the wish of being wealthy is not worth the dream the rich stick to and money even can do irreparable harm to individuals. Firstly, the majority of people, being comfortably off, look down on others thinking that the whole world revolves around them. We should take into account that wealth often goes together with loss of positive personal qualities and tendency to greed and callousness. Secondly, it would not be wrong to assert that individuals being well financially secure are more often subject to be exposed to crime. Because of envy, springing from social inequality, many people are eager to clear the world from the rich.

Nevertheless, opponents of this view think that high monetary status is one of the most desired dreams. They think that rich people are provided with great opportunities. Wealthy individuals can afford any buying and high level of services.

Despite all this arguments, I assume that luxuries can do more harm than bring benefits to the owner. Having an opportunity to get anything, a rich runs out of purposes, aspiration and sees no reasons to live on.

In conclusion, I am strongly convinced that richness poses a potential harm to people. They undermine their spiritual stability gaining negative traits of character and eventually unaware of what to go after.

Roads vs Public Transit

Some people think that governments should spend money on improving roads and highways rather than on improving public transport.

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There is no doubt that governments spend more and more money on improving roads and highways nowadays. Nevertheless, some think that improving public transport is much more important.

In my opinion, firstly governments should invest money in public transport. First of all, buses, trains and subways are significant for people who have no cars. They also should have a right to be transported in comfort. Secondly, by improving roads people will use cars more often and, as a result, degrade the environment. What is more, with flexible public transport people will avoid traffic jams which usually make people arrive late at their destinations.

However, some people believe that improving roads and highways is a priority task for governments. They think that dangerous condition of roads can lead to various car accidents as well as to traffic jams. That is why it is necessary to solve problems caused by unacceptable road conditions.

This may be partly true, but I am convinced that governments should not forget that public transport in most of cities and towns is in bad shape. Using public transport will encourage people to preserve the environment. Besides, with well–organized public transport people will have no need to use large parks which would allow more space for gardens.

Summing up, I strongly believe that spending money on improving public transport is beneficial and reasonable. Not does it make people’s lives more comfortable, but also makes the environment clean and friendly.

Extra Pocket Money

Many parents encourage their children to study well by giving extra pocket money for each good mark.

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It is often argued if parents should motivate their children to get high marks at school with the help of a personal allowance. Some people believe that it is an excellent instrument which can prod any pupil to study better. Opponents of this view say that it is an unacceptable way to draw schoolchildren’s diligence.

To my way of thinking, young might be rewarded for their school achievements. Firstly, when teens have their own money it gives them an experience of independence and self-confidence and helps to adapt for the adult life. Secondly, supplementary money provides that adolescents take studying as a job, the better they study, the more they earn. Finally, youngsters learn how to weigh up their wishes and possibilities.

However, the detractors of this opinion contend that pupils must not be given any money for doing well at school. To begin with, these people are sure that in order to get more and not to distress grown-ups a child starts to use cunning and hide low marks. Moreover, they believe that monetary compensation may cause the situation when a child does nothing without proper encouragement.

This may be true to some extent, but as long as students understand the importance of education for the future career, they never trick their parents.

In conclusion, the system of encouragement for good marks imparts the necessary standards of behaviour, helps to cultivate desirable results. Besides, it seems to me only fair to give a student additional money for his efforts to make a good progress in his schooling.

Some people think that having pets is a waste of time and argue that they are dirty and dangerous.

It is a fact that a considerable number of people keep animals or birds at home. Some claim that it is a dissipation of time and warn that animals often have life-threatening diseases. Others argue that taking care of pets makes your life more interesting and full of sense and consider home darlings to be safe.

Personally I believe that having pets only has advantages. When you are taking care of living beings you show such qualities as responsibility, empathy, and kindness; and it in its turn helps to develop your personality. Domestic favourites give you so much love, devotion, and pleasure that it inevitably influences your emotional condition in a positive way and leads to the general improvement of your health.

On the other hand, the opponents of keeping pets think that it is an unproductive and full of disadvantages way to spend your free time. They say there is a great deal of more useful pastimes you can be engaged in. These people dislike domestic favourites because of possible illnesses they might be infected with.

However, these arguments are unconvincing, since tastes differ and you choose the way to fill your life according to your own inner desires and views. And still timely visit to the veterinarian will help to avoid many problems with medical issues.

All in all, I believe that there are more advantages than disadvantages in having pets. They are true friends always willing to be near you, they share every change in your mood and provided that you are attentive to their needs and health they will never distress you.

Books vs Film Versions

Some of my friends say there's nothing better than reading a good book while others would rather watch its film version.

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No doubt that there are lots of film adaptations of novels nowadays. More and more people prefer watching film versions to reading books. Nevertheless, some people are sure that nothing can substitute books.

In my opinion, reading a book is much better than watching its film version. First of all, every film adaptation cuts a masterpiece. It is impossible to show everything from a book. Secondly, you imagine characters by yourself. While, when you watching the film, you have to look on personas, invented by directors of the film. What is more, reading a book gives you better understanding of characters’ tempers.

However, some people think that watching film adaptations of novels is usually much more interesting and enjoyable then reading books. They also think that reading a book is a waste of time when there is its film version.

I totally disagree with them. To my mind, when you read a book, you become more intelligent. Everybody knows that reading a book develops your vocabulary.

In conclusion, I am convinced that film adaptations of novels never can substitute books. Film version is just a nice addition to a book.

Some people think that you can have only one true friend.

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Nowadays we hardly can meet many good friends. A lot of adult people use friendship for their benefits, they can betray and do not respect each other.Therefore, some people think that we can have one true friend, whom we can trust.

In my opinion, we can have only one true friend.Firsly, a real friend can give an emotional support and advice in the difficult situation whenever we need it. Secondly, a person, whom we know for a long time and appreciate his friendship, will never betray us. We can totally trust and confide in such people. Finally, people can never open their souls every friend, but we can open them to a real friend.

On the other hand, some people think that they can have several faithful friends.People believe if they have many friends they will have more fun and are never bored in their company.Others communicate with lots friends for the benefits and use each other to achieve their aims.

Despite all these arguments, the quality of any friendship depends on a person rather than it depends on a number of friends.

In conclusion, some friends have gone away and another friends come in our life, but a real friend will be a satellite forever.People, who respect their friends, their feelings and desires, will not never be betrayed by them.