Most people don’t care about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 Most people don’t care about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Undeniably, the deteriorating conditions of the planet have caused an alarm, but some suggest that this does not translate into public awareness at large. I completely subscribe to this notion, and shall present justifications in the following paragraphs.   

This view is based on the traditional thought that still assumes that some tend to ignore major challenges facing the earth, and succumb to the temptation of experiencing luxuries laid at their disposal by technology and exploiting it despite it being detrimental to the surroundings. An increasing number of cars can be seen on roads as a few households buy more than two automobiles even for average-sized families, and run these, precipitating emissions from fuel, and eventually air pollution.  

Additionally,  some also postulate that the consumption of plastic bags is continuing unabated in spite of scientists and regimes consistently warning against the use of this material, and enlightening the populace about the ramifications the continued utilization of this substance, can have for the ecology, by virtue of these being non-biodegradable, and indestructible. 

However, all is not lost, although some areas still need to be addressed, more and more, especially the young generation is becoming extremely cautious about their interaction with nature. This deepening realization can be exemplified by surging sales of electric cars, and a growing number are prepared to buy these even if they are expensive. Similarly,  educational institutions, media coverage, and social media influencers have stirred interest among the populace, and many have started embracing greener ways: choosing eco-friendly products, reducing waste, and supporting green energy initiatives.

To conclude, although some sections of the population still tend to be apathetic towards the plight of the planet, they will soon be outnumbered by those well-informed about the worsening environment, and will follow the crowd.

Popular Hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashion than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

Popular Hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashion than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

Yes, the changes in the way people engage in leisure time endeavors mirrors fashion and prevalent trends? Why 

• Humans have a propensity to emulate each other, especially celebrities and rich: they want to be considered at par with such people 

• Some have a tendency to exhibit their affluence and being in sync with the what is in vogue 

• May want to do what their social or communal groups practice. 

• Many feel confident and up to date when they practice  a pastime that has fascinated many in contemporary times. 

No, the changes in the way people engage in leisure time endeavors does not elucidate  fashion and prevalent trends? Why 

• By all means, people are influenced by their own work routines and circumstances

• Availability of facilities, some have ceased to exist and others have become available

• Financial feasibility is more of a cause of changing pastime activities rather than prevalent fashion 

• The natural inclination is what is behind this, many are innovative and want to do something that has not been done yet. 

• Many people are fascinated by availability of fresh perspectives

Intro 1

As per the modern school of thought, the contemporary pastime endeavours highlight the prevalent vogue(fashion) rather than the individualistic approach towards using their free time, but this notion can be challenged on several grounds.

Intro 2

Many suggest that the contemporary pastime endeavours highlight the prevalent fashion rather than the individualistic approach towards using free time, but others dissent with it. The following paragraphs shall analyze this matter critically and share a plausible conclusion.

As per the modern school of thought, the contemporary pastime endeavours highlight the prevalent vogue rather than the individualistic approach towards using their free time, but this notion can be challenged on several grounds.

Those supporting this perception cite the rising instances of currently popularised free time haunts gaining subscribers by virtue of these being aggressively endorsed by celebrated personalities, and it is a human propensity to ape noted public figures, in order to gain similar acknowledgement from peers. To corroborate, several  participants in white water rafting in Colorado river, admit performing this activity  due to being inspired by film stars like Tom Cruise who featured in a documentary that covered this adventure sport.

Moreover, many embrace concurrent trends, in place of engaging with something that appeals to them; they do not want to be labelled old-fashioned, and intend to stay in sync with the present aspirations of their social groups or communities. The rising fame of international sports like cricket, and fading popularity of hockey in India, is a clear illustration of this tendency.

Nevertheless, despite this phenomenon gaining traction among some sectors of the populace, its reach is limited to the wealthy, the fashionable and youngsters; many regard the leisure undertakings as their personal prerogative, and realm, circumvent jumping into the bandwagon, and follow their own circumstances: budget, time, typical choices and abilities. They use these to relax and earn satisfaction, instead of competing with others, and letting current trends invade their personal spaces. For instance, traditional hobbies like gardening, reading, and so on, still have billions of followers.

Thus, disputes aside, although some have started integrating their free time pursuits with the currently accepted definition of hobbies, a majority remain unaffected, and still continue with their favourite recreational engagements, defying this notion.  

Nowadays most information is available online, whereas in the past knowledge used to be stored in books and on paper. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?

Nowadays most information is available online, whereas in the past knowledge used to be stored in books and on paper. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?

Benefits 

• Convenient: it allows one to store a huge amount of information  in a virtual compact space, not needing huge racks or libraries 

• Ease of access: 

• one can get inputs as per their choice, not needing to browse through books or pages 

• There is no need to carry the burden of books along. One only needs an internet connection  

• Virtually costfree, one can store up to certain amount of information without paying anything 

• Eco-friendly medium

Drawbacks 

• Prone to hacking: the incidence of this crime is on the rise

• Vulnerable to corruption if the host servers develop problems 

• There have been complaints of several platforms serving incorrect details 

• Poor network connections can make work difficult 

• All the data can be accessed through devices and prolonged exposure can hamper eyesight

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  Introduction 1

Gone are the days when one had to face the torment of carrying and perusing books to grasp knowledge since the advent of virtual mediums has made life easier, but do the rewards afforded by this innovation really outstrip the challenges it poses, is a matter that needs to be profoundly analyzed.

Introduction 2

Undeniably, the advent of virtual mediums serving information has relieved one from the torment of carrying and perusing books to grasp  knowledge, but does this innovation afford more rewards than challenges: a matter that is worthy of profound analysis.  

At the outset, these modern repositories of content have liberated humans from the burden of bearing the heavy load of books, manuals, and so on, to access information about any topic: starting from highly technical journals to more mundane topics such as cooking guides, for everything can be derived with the help of computers, or even hand-held devices like mobiles. To corroborate, several professionals, including engineers, doctors, and those carrying out research in different fields, and pupils studying in schools or universities, have switched to e-manuals and ebooks, and animation and videos, to study, evaluate, and even expand their know-how.

Similarly, this introduction has proven its potential to act as a safeguard for the environment;neither one needs to strip the planet of the green buffer to produce paper nor there is requirement to use printing ink manufactured with the help of harmful chemicals to print. Additionally, governments and society can save invaluable monetary resources, otherwise invested into recycling printed material.

Nevertheless, the only pitfall of this state-of-the-art method of storing and disseminating informative and educational data, is its vulnerability to hacking and theft. However, this threat can be overcome by embracing appropriate protective measures, and framework, as several governments and other establishments have already started planning and implementing stringent data protection policies. 

In hindsight, online platforms acting as reservoirs, and source of knowledge, have come as a boon by offering unprecedented convenience of use, and halting environmental degradation caused by deforestation, and surpass the drawbacks emerging in the form of unsolicited intrusions.

Recently, teenagers have not been following rules and their parents’ advice. Is this good or bad?

Recently, teenagers have not been following rules and their parents’ advice. Is this good or bad?

Nowadays, it has been seen that teenaged juveniles are becoming prone to not following the suggestions from their elders; it is impacting their lifestyle in both positive and negative ways. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I will analyze both sides of the coin and share my inclination.

To start with, a school of thought believes that sometimes adolescents following the self instincts and overlooking external interventions can result in positive outcomes and help carve out an independent personality by exploring and learning to make the decisions on their own, turning them into mature personalities. A survey carried out by the Central Board of Education found that, in 2022 more than 70% of teenagers in a classroom were deciding for themselves and handling several tasks independently such as preparing their timetable for daily routine, and so on. It was found that this attitude was more rewarding as the rest of 30% of those dependent on their parents required reminders to perform any academic activity.

However, the cynics believe that this propensity can expose teenage juveniles to a slew of chances of going astray easily since they are in the stage of transformation that will lead them to adulthood, neither they are children, nor they are grown ups, and due to lack of experience and maturity, they could be easily swayed by temptation, often leading them unwarranted circumstances. Youngsters between thirteen and seventeen are increasingly engaging in juvenile crimes  such as shoplifting and vandalism, to name a few. Moreover, they will also miss the chances to inherit the moral and ethical values of their parents. 

Overall, I believe that not following the suggestions from the parents can adversely affect the future of teenagers and also lead to troublesome consequences; thus, they should be counseled regularly for guidance. 

Some people say that playing sports helps to prepare children for their future work, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

 Some people say that playing sports helps to prepare children for their future work, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Why do some feel that sports can help children prepare for their future work?

Why do some deny it?  

• Important life skills - how to work hard, carry themselves, take care of their belongings

• Learn about  Discipline and working within the norms 

• teamwork / perform individually and also ability to pursue goals alone or in team  

• Social skills 

• Using their leisure time productively instead of interacting with technology and  following a sedentary lifestyle 

• Physical and mental robustness 

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Why do others deny this? 

• It is just a leisure time activity for youngsters: an activity which only makes them create noise, exert on field, but as soon as they are off the field, they forget everything

• Academic and other curricular activities have greater relevance in their development 

Many perceive that sporting activities train juveniles for a successful adult life, whereas others reject this notion. The following paragraphs shall critically analyze this matter and emanate a justified conclusion.

Participating in sporting domains such as football, hockey, cricket and badminton, to name a few, tutor youngsters to lead a disciplined life since they must follow a strict regimen, in terms of diet, exercise and practice, along with following the rules and norms of the game, inculcating a propensity of regulating their behavior and routine. To exemplify, a study conducted to assess the impact of integrating sports in school curriculum on individuals across the world found that taking part in these endeavors in formative years influenced the conduct of individuals positively/ favorably that reflected in their interaction with surroundings while driving, waiting in queues, and so on.  

Similarly, partaking in these undertakings can foster a never say die attitude in growing minds and teach them never to surrender in the face of adversities, and instead strive to find ways to surmount challenges, and attain success. The key takeaway of doing individual, or team, sports gaining access to the knowledge of making strategies to win.

Nevertheless, those skeptical of these activities profess that it is hard for tender minds to absorb anything by running around and getting themselves dirty in the playing grounds since they are too naive to comprehend anything that is delivered without formal instructions, which can only be done by clear academic teaching. Nonetheless, this view lacks substance; growing curious minds can grasp even the subtle hints about various things and subjects.  

In hindsight, undeniably sports, in various manifestations/forms, equip young individuals with tremendously crucial traits that help them lead a life as law abiding citizens who never let defeats(debacles/setbacks) overwhelm them.   

Intro 1

There is a fierce debate over the usefulness of sporting activities for juveniles as some suggest that these train young minds for a successful adult life, whereas others think differently. This essay intends to analyze this matter critically before emanating a justified conclusion. 

Intro 2

Do sporting activities train juveniles for a successful adult life, or not, has ensued (triggered) a fierce debate as some support this notion, whereas others dissent with it. 

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Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

 Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

• Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. 

• Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. 

Why host global sporting carnivals 

• This is best of promoting sporting culture in the country: inspire locals to take up sports as a career, or follow it to lead a healthy lifestyle

• This can also assist in establishing sports as an industry that generates employment for millions, and business worth billions, and help governments gross huge revenues through taxes  

• This can put a country prominently on the global map, bringing tourists and also investors later 

Why these pose problems 

• The hosts have to spend extravagantly to organize such events, the debt created takes a long time to repay 

• Precious real estate must be converted into sporting facilities, which can never be used for other things, and these venues fall into disuse   

• The inhabitants of hosts cities face immense problems when preparations are going on, and also when games are progressing 

There is a fierce debate about hosting global sporting carnivals like olympics since some are quite enthusiastic about it, but others are against such programs, for they feel these can cause numerous problems.  

There  is large support for such events; these have the potential to promote an active sporting culture among the local populace. When natives, especially the youth, witness players from different parts of the world come and compete in a variety of sporting disciplines, in their own country, they get inspired to take up sports as their professional career, or at least healthy lifestyles. For instance, the Asian games of 1982 that were held in New Delhi were a turning point for India as millions of youngsters were persuaded to enroll for athletics, football, and so on, without the government needing to spend millions on promotional campaigns for sports. 

Similarly, these extravaganzas can aid in turning sports into a full-fledged industry that can generate direct and indirect employment for millions, across a cross-section of skills, and business worth billions, in domains, sometimes not even related to sports. Moreover, regimes also benefit from these activities, by virtue of them grossing huge revenues by taxing various activities related to this industry. 

However, the only objection raised by critics of such organisations, is that these can render precious urban land parcels useless as these cannot be re-assigned for other purposes, and often fall into disuse once the games are over, but this challenge can be surmounted by adopting prudent policy of making these locations accessible, and permitting local games and championship. 

In hindsight, I feel that the views of the skeptical lobby should be ignored in the larger public interest and the enduring benefits international sporting spectacles can bring around and promote healthy lifestyles and employment.

There is a fierce debate about hosting global sporting carnivals like olympics since some are quite enthusiastic about it, but others are against such programs, for they feel these can cause numerous problems. I will analyse this matter profoundly, and share a justified opinion.

Nowadays many young people deliberately damage public places. What are the causes and solutions?

 Nowadays many young people deliberately damage public places. What are the causes and solutions?

Cause 

• Misplaced conception of freedom of expression 
• Lack of counseling about how to vent their anger 
• Lack of education about the relevance of communal properties - youth are completely oblivious of this fact that public places are funded by taxpayers’ money and hold a great importance for society 
• Lack of empathy towards surroundings 
• Lack of accountability 
• An intent to highlight their fearless  attitude 
• Absence of proper measures to counter such acts 

Measures to counter such acts 

• Educating them about the significance of such places and the impact of their actions
• Holding them,or their families, accountable for such damage and making them bear the expenditure of such damage 
• Punitive measures: penalty and punishment 
• Installing proper security for such location 

Vandalism has become a new normal for contemporary youngsters, for they are driven by several factors: lack of counseling, and absence of appropriate mechanisms to counter such behaviour, but there are ways to curtail this trend. The following paragraphs shall discuss the causes and suggest some measures to control this unsocial propensity.

To commence with, the most prominent source of this illegal conduct is the misplaced notion about using freedom of expression, which persuades the youth to resort to causing harm to the communal assets, by either defacing them, or damaging them. To corroborate, during anti-racism protests by the youth, across Europe in 1998, many participants went on to paint graffiti or important government buildings, and uprooted fences. A majority of these protestors admitted that they considered this as their right to highlight their dissent.

Similarly, regimes across the world have failed to acknowledge this problem, and are yet to enact proper laws that are sufficiently-equipped to mitigate such instances to discourage this kind of attitude. Law enforcement agencies across the world are helpless since they are not empowered by statutory support, and perpetrators walk scott-free after committing such offences.

As far as dissuading this appalling practice is concerned, there is a dire need to enlighten the upcoming generation about the ways to regulate their anger; significance of public property and the consequences of damaging them. Moreover, the police must be armed with powers to apprehend and punish those engaged in vandalization of common public areas. These steps, if applied prudently, can go a long way in alleviating this complication.

In hindsight, ignorance about acceptable social behaviour and lack of tools to discourage it, are encouraging young vandals, but, although not a panacea, a blend of persuasive, and punitive measures, can help to some extent.  

Introduction 1

Of late, the incidents of vandalism involving youngsters have been witnessing an up swing. This trend is driven by several factors, like lack of counseling, and absence of appropriate mechanisms to counter such behaviour, making it imperative to find ways to curtail it.

Introduction 2  

Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. However, others disagree and say that they should be allowed freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion

 Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. However, others disagree and say that they should be allowed freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

Agree  

• Lack of laws will precipitate lawlessness/ anarchy 

• There will be inequality 

• Certain norms also define civil behavior

• Allows perpetuation of traditions and culture  

Disagree 

• Some think that this can quell creativity 

• Some even think that rules are made by rich to overwhelm the poor 

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A school of thought supports complying with certain social norms, and  legal frameworks, to create a conducive social environment, but the other section proposes liberation from any such setup. The following paragraphs shall analyze both the views, and highlight the relevance of the former opinion. 

To start with, making it mandatory for everyone to adhere to the enacted edicts, can help ensure bringing order to a social arrangement by aiding in circumventing anarchy, so as to allow citizens to lead their life peacefully, and without inhibitions of being harmed by unlawful elements. For instance, every country has appropriate regulations in place to penalize those infringing laws and causing damage to others. 

Similarly, these settings empower every inhabitant of the nation to exercise their rights to access fundamental amenities like government support, education, and health among others, and also, fight against injustice. To corroborate, the Indian government has imposed special guidelines and provisions  to safeguard and protect the homeowners from being defrauded by those constructing houses. This has effectively curtailed malpractices by the builder lobby that was prone to cheating the middle and low income groups.

Nevertheless, those rebelling against following any convention or norms put forth unsubstantiated allegations such as the rules be only defined to shield the effluent and influential, exploit the deprived and marginalized, and suppress them while benefiting the former. However, even historically, such bias has been sporadic and never received support from any regime or rulers, otherwise society would never have developed where it stands today.

To cap it all, strictures and conventions insulate people from lawlessness, and disarray, and at the same time, equip them with privileges to defend themselves and their assets, and in the process, nipping the evil in its buds and protecting society from going astray.

Traditionally, every community and nation has enacted certain norms and legal frameworks to organise the social environment, affording it an orderly facade and internal functional mechanism, but the other section there is up and arms against such a setup and advocates liberation from such surroundings. I feel complying with the latter view could prove to be a recipe for disaster.

Intro2 

The debate surrounding the issue of complying with certain social norms and legal frameworks is the most heated: while some wholeheartedly lend their support to this system, others advocate liberation from any boundations. The former view is founded on a well-thought and judicious philosophy, and thus, deemed acceptable. 

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Some people believe that hospitals should spend more money on new medical technology, while others argue that those funds should be allocated to doctors and nurses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

 Some people believe that hospitals should spend more money on new medical technology, while others argue that those funds should be allocated to doctors and nurses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

A fierce debate has ensued regarding the investments in the healthcare sector, some assert that it is paramount to allocate funds to state-of-the-art methods and medical equipment, whereas some posit that prioritizing medical caregivers is necessary. I would analyze this notion profoundly while hunting with hounds and running with hares. 

Channelizing  monetary resources to equip healthcare environment with up-to-date medical tools: modern scanning machines, laser treatments, lab test, to name a few  will prove to be a blessing; this will assist the professionals to diagnose the diseases precisely, and at an earlier: cancer at an early stage, resulting in dispension of a better treatment to the patients, in terms of surgery, medicines, tests, and many more. 

Additionally, the technologies: AI,  could aid healthcare teams to save invaluable time; most of the tasks will be undertaken by robots. The automatic machines will complete their duties independently, saving immense time and human intervention required to finalize treatments, speeding up the process and mitigating waiting times for those ailing. To corroborate, implementing AI in the USA has precipitated relief for the sick as they can now access regular checkups and necessary therapies quickly.

However, doctors and nurses play a vital role in the medical care, and thus must  get precedence; these specialists boast of the expertise required to assess, prescribe and alter treatments; and monitor progress of those suffering from disease, disorders, and so on, something irreplaceable. Similarly,  technology can never mimic humans; the latter can provide ill with human touch and empathy - motivation and positive attitude to overcome disease, and many more.

In hindsight, both technology and staff are pivotal to an effective healthcare framework. Therefore,  both must enjoy equal relevance when thinking about investing resources for improvements; ignoring any of these would engender an imbalance.

Some believe that the government should support artists like musicians, painters, and poets, while others argue that this is a misuse of funds.

 Some believe that the government should support artists like musicians, painters, and poets, while others argue that this is a misuse of funds. 

Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Why? These people do not have resources to support them 

• They represent the culture and tradition and help perpetuate these  further: this has been historically proven 

• Their work reflects the condition of society 

• These people have a pivotal in bringing around revolutions

• They are also responsible for helping society become visible 

This is wastage of money 

• Funds could be used to alleviate problems like poverty 

• Funds could be used to carry out research and improve technology 

The idea of the state affording financial support to those performing various kinds of arts, invites mixed views, with some supporting this, others rejecting it. 

The advocates of such funding propose that individuals engaged in realms of music, painting, and poetry, to name a few, enjoy a special position in society; they are the sole medium of perpetuating the knowledge and wisdom, accumulated by ancestors over the eons, about history, culture, rituals, and traditions, down the generations. In absence of these societies would lose its identity, due to being disconnected from its past, and fade away soon. However, these exponents lack money to survive and carry out this critical duty, making it imperative for society to bolster them, and policy makers being the true representatives for the country must take ownership in this endeavor. 

Similarly, these art practitioners don other important roles of entertaining and informing the inhabitants of the nation about the conditions of their surroundings, and challenges facing them. To corroborate, poems and songs, especially the traditional genre, have not only amused their audiences but also helped them to enlighten themselves about social evils/stigma, and persuade them to abandon such practices.

Nevertheless, those critical of such initiatives tend to present the same old argument that these monetary resources instead of being squandered in such useless undertakings, would have been used to alleviate illiteracy and poverty, and render better healthcare and amenities to the marginalized, but their different objections fall flat as preserving all manifestations of art is as crucial as progressing.

In hindsight, the critics will be critics, and bound to doubt every noble move, nonetheless extending all possible assistance to musicians, poets, and so on, should continue, for this is the only way to sustain continuity of social and cultural values.  

Introduction 1

The public discourse of contemporary times is aligned with the issue that should the state afford financial support to those performing various kinds of art. While some are in favor of this, others profess that the monetary resources could be used in other more critical areas.

Introduction 2

There is a fierce debate between different schools of thought when it comes to the issue of the state affording financial support to those performing various kinds of art, since some are in favor of this, others consider it as a useless exercise, and recommend better use of resources.

Introduction 3