1. Is travel a necessary component of education?

Will scholars sitting at home have more

Whether travelling should be deemed to be a part of education or one can still be a scholar studying at
home is a subject of discussion. As such, there are merits to both sides of this debate although I am of
the opinion that travelling is an integral part of learning.

There are a myriad of arguments in favor of travelling as a source of education. The most conspicuous
one is that it enriches one’s experience by offering invaluable lessons about numerous facets of the
world. Not only does it augment one’s knowledge about the outside world and the harsh reality it entails,
but it also contributes to broadening one’s horizons. Needless to say, thanks to all these upsides, a
learner will stand in good stead, when it comes to attaining numerous skills required to successfully
interact with society.

Besides, sitting at home does not ensure one’s successful acquisition of education. While this is true that
studying at home from books can undoubtedly increase one’s knowledge about certain subjects, it is
only with the help of knowledge one gains socialising with others that can serve the real purpose of
education.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the significance of travelling in learning
is indeed too great to ignore.
2. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who
cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea of determining one’s literacy based on the capability to read and write is widely debated with
many academics claiming that there are such other factors as being able to learn, unlearn and relearn
that have a greater role to play in this regard. In my opinion, this notion merits serious consideration.

There are a myriad of arguments in favor of my stance. The most conspicuous one is that gaining
academic qualification does not necessarily mean that one will be able to learn naturally. Far from
learning for the sake of learning, these days’ students study only to acquire good marks. Not only do
students today consider education as a way of getting employment opportunities in future, but they also
acquire it to gain name and fame. However, as such, the purpose of education is not to be able to merely
read and write, but to enlighten one’s life. There is no denying that only when learners attain knowledge
through experience, past mistakes and self-analysis, can they successfully educate themselves. Academic
excellence without the ability to learn and relearn is only likely to make them crippled, dependent and
ineffective when it comes to facing the real world. This is because learning is a lifelong process with a
requirement to ameliorate one’s status in every step.

Another pivotal aspect of this argument is that in this globalized era, where information about anything
is so readily available thanks to the ubiquity of the Internet, people can learn numerous skills, enhance
their knowledge about other cultures and above all broaden their horizons. Apparently, with an open
mind, people can thrive and excel in their career unlike those who do not consider acquiring knowledge
limited to schools and colleges. A deluge of examples of this scenario can be seen both in affluent as well
as impoverished nations.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the idea of defining literacy as the
capability to read and write is flawed, especially in this modern era. In my opinion, it is high time we
considered learning to be a never-ending process with constant improvements throughout life.
3. Some people say that increased travels between countries bring more disadvantages than
advantage. Agree or disagree?

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of travels between different nations, especially in
recent decades. As such, with its advantages come correlative negatives too, some of which are equally
as severe as the upsides. However, in my opinion, the demerits are no match for the merits.

One of the most conspicuous aspects of increased international travels is that it will augment the number
of tourists, who will spend money on food, accommodation, shopping and other amenities. Needless to
say, the more money tourists spend, the greater revenue it will generate for the government. Besides,
an upsurge in the number of travellers would also mean an influx in the number of foreign
entrepreneurs, who can collaborate with their local counterparts in investing on a range of projects. This
will inevitably open up a wealth of employment opportunities for the unemployed, thus contributing to
economy astronomically.

Another pivotal facet of a surge in travelling is a successful interaction of cultural values, ideologies,
languages and lifestyles. Far from giving birth to conflicts between diverse beliefs, this trend rather
renders an opportunity to learn from each other, contributing a great deal to enriching one's experience
and broadening one's horizons.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that despite some of its concerns, the role
of increased travels is instrumental indeed, not only in helping the local economy to thrive, but also in
providing with an exposure to diverse cultural values and ideologies.

4. Which one is the most significant invention in the last century? Aeroplane, antibiotics or
computer?

During the last century, the world has experienced revolutionary developments in the way people live
their lives, thanks to an array of innovations of modern science, from computing and aviation to
medicines and treatment. In my opinion, of all these wonders of science, computers are what have
played the most pivotal role in contributing virtually every aspect of human life.

There are a myriad of arguments in favor of computers as the most significant invention. The most
conspicuous one is that by using computer, the Internet, numerous software and other such equipment,
not only can teachers make lesson plans effectively, but students can also enhance their knowledge and
broaden their horizons with much ease, convenience and efficacy. Besides, with the Internet being an
indispensable part in computer, people no longer feel detached or segregated from the ever-changing
world, irrespective of their geographical locations. Facebook, twitter are example of social networking
sites people use today in an effort to keep abreast with others, be it in their personal, social or
professional life.

Another overt facet of computer is that thanks to its performance and contribution to such sectors as
transport, health care, scientific research, weather forecast and what not, computer has greatly reduced
human involvement. Apparently, less human involvement means that the likelihood of making errors in
these crucial areas has also declined. Hence, there is no doubt that the improved efficiency, effective
management and comfortable life we enjoy today can primarily be attributed to computer, an
extraordinary innovation that any other achievement of modern science is no match for.

In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that nothing is comparable to computer. This
is because never has any single invention of science benefited mankind in so many ways as computer
has.
5. Communication has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Discuss the positive and the
negative impacts of this change. ”

In recent years, there has been a dramatic change in the way people communicate with each other,
thanks to the advent of modern technology. As such, there are both merits and demerits to this trend,
which will be explored below.
There are myriad benefits of modern communication methods. The most conspicuous one is that with
the ubiquity of the Internet, now the world is connected more closely than ever before. Not only has the
Internet allowed people to easily keep in touch with their friends and family, but it has also enabled
businesses to conduct numerous operations in almost all parts of the globe. There is no doubt that all
these merits stand people in good stead, when it comes to increasing ease, convenience, comfort and
efficacy in everything they do, be it in their personal life or their professional life.
However, there are some pitfalls that can overwhelm the potential benefits of modern ways of
communicating with people. The primary one stems from the fact that by remaining dependent on
technologies, people now no longer feel the need to meet people face-to-face, which has greatly
reduced one’s social interaction. This has undoubtedly created an unwelcome gap between people, even
in the family members. Hence, it is apparent why many are against modern ways of communication.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that there are both benefits and drawbacks
of modern communication methods, both of which are indeed too great to ignore.
6. It is argued that university students should study a full range of subjects, instead of some
specific subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The idea of teaching university students only a few subjects is widely debated , with many academics (
people ) claiming that only when the curriculum entails a large array of subjects , are youngsters likely
to be well prepared for future challenges.
To begin with, one of the most predominant aspect of studying a variety of subjects at university is that
it will instil in youngsters a wealth of cognisance (knowledge / awareness) and expertise in numerous
fields. Not only will this vast knowledge make the young more capable to cope with any challenge their
work is likely to entail (required), but it will also help them excel in their career, thus making them
preponderant in this competiting job market . A bank clerk, for instance, is required to possess a number
of skills, from the fields of finance and account to other relevant areas such as management and
communication. Apparently, employees having colossal (extremely large / massive /huge) knowledge in
myriad fields are more likely to thrive and remain ahead of their counterparts who have limited exposure
in different spheres.
However, there are some pitfalls that can easily overwhelm the potential benefits of studying a large
range of subjects at university. The primary concern stems (be caused by / originate in / arise from) from
the fact that students will not attain an in depth knowledge on a particular streams while learners of a
certain subject will specialise in their own field. Apparently, the likelihood of the latter’s excellence in
the given subject will increase, making them stand out. The society will also benefit from their expertise
enormously.
From what has been discussed one can conclude that the benefits studying certain relevant subjects at
university offers, may seem warranted , to some extent. Nevertheless( however, in spite of ) , the role
different subjects play in making a youth consummate as well as in helping them match the needs of a
fact, changing and competitive society is instrumental (active , influential , contributory ) indeed.
7. Nowadays millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that
the money should be spent on other essential areas such as healthcare and education. What is
your opinion?

The idea of spending astronomical sums of money on space research is widely debated, with many
people claiming that this could be better spent on such other vital sectors as healthcare, education and
the like. In my opinion, this notion merits serious consideration.
The reasons why space research deserves colossal expenditures are myriad. The primary one lies the
fact that with countless numbers of satellites out there, forecasting weather has never been as precise
and accurate as now. That scientists can predict flood, storm, tsunami and other calamities with near-
perfect precision is only due to space exploration. Besides, researches on space also mean state-of-the-
art communication system in place, without which maintaining constant contact between satellites,
space shuttles and the like would be next to impossible. There is no doubt that the way people
communicate with each other in today's fast-paced era can largely be attributed to the developments
made in space technologies. Last but not least, studies on space can pave the way to finding life in other
planets and benefiting from the natural resources out there.
However, there are some pitfalls that can easily overwhelm the potential benefits of space exploration.
The primary concern stems from the fact that space research entails colossal amounts of expenditure,
where as we have got millions of people starving all over the world. Should we not feed these
unprivileged people first before indulging in ambitious adventures in space? As such, affluent nations
are also equally responsible for shaking off the poverty of the impoverished ones, as the later have
limited budget and resources. In addition, wealthy nations can best use their resources by improving the
infrastructures in an array of sectors such as healthcare, education, transport and so on, instead of
sending robots to find water in the Mars, costing taxpayers billions of dollars. Hence, it is apparent why
many are against extravagant ventures to space.
From what has been discussed, one can observe that there are other priorities in the world at present,
from eradicating poverty to setting up new infrastructures to improving the standard of living, which
should be looked after first, before investing such mammoth sums of money on space research
programmes.
8. Successful sports stars and glamorous film stars are role models for youngsters. Do you support
it or not? (Agree/ disagree)

The role of celebrities, be it in sports or in entertainment, as a role model for youngsters is widely
debated, with many people claiming that these famous personalities have hardly any didactic purpose
to serve. In my opinion, this notion merits serious consideration.
Following celebrities by youngsters is of myriad concerns. The most conspicuous one is that these
famous personalities often show the brighter side of their lifestyle. Most of the inner aspects of their
characteristics are hidden from the public. They are involved in a race against each other to gain name,
fame and money. Attaining worldly desires seems to be their sole objective. No matter how positive
their appearance might look, they are unhappy in their family life. They suffer from other mental
complications like depression, frustration, loneliness and the like. Out of despair, many of them resort
to drugs and some even commit suicide. There is no denying that with all these concerns, no one would
recommend that a teenager should pursue an artificial life like this.
Another overt facet of celebrities is that rarely do they possess such essential attributes as moral and
ethical values that are deemed vital in becoming a good human being. As such, they are often seen
brawling over insignificant things, verbally assaulting their counterparts and what not. Thanks to the
ubiquity of the Internet and the popularity of the social networking sites, youngsters who are both
immature and vulnerable are readily exposed to these altercations. Apparently, the likelihood that these
 shallow, artificial and greedy people will benefit youths in shaping their beliefs and ideologies in a
positive way is bleak indeed. Teenagers should rather imitate the lifestyle of their parents or teachers,
who possess a deluge of qualities, from sincerity and honesty to perseverance and dedication. There is
no doubt that youths can benefit from these practical role models astronomically.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that the drawbacks associated with the youth’s
imitating the lifestyle of celebrities far outweigh the upsides, if any.
9. Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone,
irrespective of personal wealth. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying that education is of pivotal importance, in preparing a youth for future challenges.
Many academics, however, contend that it is the government’s duty to provide free education for all,
regardless of their financial status. In my opinion, this proposition merits little consideration and should
be rejected as one can see several strong elements against it.
There are a myriad of reasons why offering free education to all is not practicable. First, this will involve
astronomical expenditures on teachers, staff, books and other logistics. Few governments, be it wealthy
or poor can successfully afford these colossal expenses without charging any fees. Apparently, the
overall standard of education is likely to deteriorate. What seems more pragmatic in this scenario is that
only the students from underprivileged backgrounds should be entitled to government support. Not only
will this step help impoverished families become solvent and self-reliant, but it will also contribute a
great deal to the development of a nation. This is because the higher the literacy rate is, the more skilled
the workforce is.
Another key facet of free education for all lies in the fact that thanks to the government’s enormous
budget on education, infrastructure development in other vital sectors such as health care,
accommodation, transport and the like will suffer immensely. As such, it will not benefit people as
expected because people will enjoy advanced facilities in one field but will be famished or deprived in
the other, due to the government’s lack of a balanced approach in its expenditures.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that ensuring education for all is a prerequisite to the
development of a nation. Nevertheless, offering it free to all, be it haves or have-nots, is not a valid and
pragmatic approach to achieving this goal, as it engenders greater drawbacks than upsides.
10. Should voting be compulsory for all citizens or people should have freedom to choose not to
vote. What is your opinion?

The idea of mandatory voting system is widely debated, with many people claiming that forcing people
to vote does not appear to be rational at all in a democratic environment. However, I do not entirely
accept this and I will explain why in this essay.
There are myriad of arguments in favour of compulsory voting. / The arguments in favour of compulsory
voting are myriad. The conspicuous one is that in order to get an authentic reflection of people’s
perception an election, each and every adult has to exercise his or her suffrage. It not only enables the
citizens of a country to choose the right leaders they want to see in the government, but also ensures
that the country does not select the leaders who are not honest, sincere, dedicated and accountable.
This is because the majority of population cannot be unanimous in choosing wrong leaders. Needless to
say, thanks to all these upsides, the country stands in good stead, when it comes to good governance
and effective/efficient/efficacious management.
Another pivotal aspect of compulsory voting is that if people have freedom not to vote, many people
will not feel any pressure to exercise this democratic right. For example, unlike countries such as India
and Pakistan, which do not force people to vote and so, the turnout of voters is very low, countries with
stringent penalties for not voting such as Australia usually have higher turnouts, thus making the election
 a fairer one. Hence, it is apparent why many are against offering any leeway to voters for the sake of
democracy.
From what has been discussed, one can observe that the benefits of compulsory voting are indeed too
great to ignore.
11.The claim that animals have rights has been the subject of much debate since 1970. Are zoos
helping or hurting our animals? Should zoos be banned? Do you agree or disagree?

The role of zoos in conserving animals is widely debated, with many people claiming that zoos cannot be
compared with the natural habitat that animals require to thrive. In my opinion, this proposition merits
serious consideration.
There are a myriad of arguments in favour of my opinion. The most conspicuous one is that zoos usually
have limited space for animals, which are rather accustomed to an open environment under the sky. Not
only does this congested space that they are forced to live in hamper their normal movement, but it also
keeps them from interacting with other animals in their natural habitat in the forest. Needless to say, no
matter how many facilities animals enjoy in captivity, this unnatural life in the cage cannot contribute to
their effective nourishment whatsoever.
Besides, being superior to and more powerful than other animals, humans have no right to keep them
captive, deteriorating the ecological balance enormously. Unlike those animals that live in the jungle
without any restriction and so enjoy a spontaneous life over there, animals in captivity are sadly deprived
of their basic rights, freedom being a pivotal one. Hence, it is apparent why many are against keeping
animals in the zoo.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the drawbacks of the zoo are indeed
too great to ignore.
12.Which one is the most significant invention in the last century? Aeroplane, antibiotics or
computer?

There has long been much contention (heated disagreement) about whether it is computers, aeroplanes
or antibiotics that is the most important innovation of science in the last century. In my opinion, the
most successful and effective of them all is nothing but computer.
The reasons why I think computers are the best invention are manifold. The salient one is that it is
something that can be applied everywhere. For example, students can get numerous benefits in studies
and enrich their knowledge. Teachers can make lessons with the help of this technological advancement,
which not only makes learning interesting, but also keeps attention of students. In addition to studies,
computer has also made progress in the field of medicine and treatment, thus treating patients with
state-of-the-art equipment.
Another pivotal aspect of computer is that it has replaced manual system from office, library, transport,
weather forecast, scientific research and the like. Unlike in the past, when things were done manually
resulting in many mistakes, now most of the work is performed by computer. Undoubtedly, this
development has improved efficiency at work.
To conclude, it is evident from the above discussion that computer is undoubtedly the biggest wonder if
modern science for mankind.
13.Nowadays age discrimination in any company has become a common trend. Do you think it is
a positive or a negative development?
 One of the most conspicuous trends is today’s corporate world is an increased bias in favour of the youth,
thanks to their age, flexibility and adaptability to modern working environment. As such, there are both
merits and demerits to this trend, although I am of the opinion that the latter oust the former.
The practice is of myriad drawbacks. On the one hand, no matter how energetic and enthusiastic they
are, with insufficient knowledge and exposure about their work, young employees often find it hard to
take right decisions based on their limited experience unlike their senior counterparts. On the other
hand, by having these vulnerable and whimsical youth in place of the experienced staff that have a
wealth of knowledge and expertise gained in their long-haul career, a company will suffer
astronomically. It hardly needs mention that choosing young employees over experienced ones is only
likely to augment inefficiency and affect productivity.
Besides training young employees would mean that the employers will have to spend more time, money
and resources, which can affect the generation of revenues significantly. If modern technology what
senior employees lag behind in, they can easily overcome this shortcoming by taking relevant training in
their respective field.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that with all the skills and invaluable experience at
work, old employees are equally as effective as their younger peers, if not more. Therefore, the practice
of discriminatory policies towards a specific age group is ungrounded indeed.
14.Employers/authorities of a company should take suggestions or ideas from employees in
taking any decision. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Whether an organisation should involve its employees in taking decisions in numerous issues, be it big
or small, is a matter of discussion. As such, there are both merits and demerits to this idea, although I
am of the opinion that the demerits are no match for the merits.
The benefits of engaging employees in the decision making of a company are manifold. The salient one
is that thanks to the input from employees, employers will have diverse ideas and concepts to work on.
Not only can the company come to a much wiser decision based on the data, but they can also make the
staff feel privileged by considering their opinion important. Needless to say, this idea will keep any
business in a preponderant position, in terms of increasing its productivity.
Another pivotal aspect of involving the employees in the strategic planning of an organisation is that
they will not feel that they are merely following orders; they will rather feel that they are an
indispensable part of the organisation, which will motivate them to put in more efforts. Unlike those
companies, which impose orders on their employees and so, fail to generate spontaneity among them,
companies that value their employees’ opinion succeed in motivating them to work spontaneously.
Apparently, the latter benefit more when it comes to productivity.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits which considering
employees’ advice and suggestions offers in a company are indeed too great to ignore.

15.Some people feel that success lies in achieving professional and economic targets, while others
say that success lies in spending quality time with family and friends. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

The role of one’s professional and economic achievements in determining one’s success is widely
debated, with many people claiming that as a social being, the success of a person should largely be
attributed to spending quality time with friends and family. In my view, this notion merits serious
consideration.
 There are a myriad of arguments in favour of my view. The most conspicuous one is that succeeding in
one’s career and having a solvent life only means one’s materialistic achievement, which has little
connection with happiness. As human beings are a social animal, having a happy family life and congenial
friends not only ensures satisfaction, pleasure and entertainment in one’s life, but also helps one to find
the true meaning of life. Needless to say, all these attributes stand people in good stead, as far as
providing food for their soul is concerned.
Besides, there is a great likelihood that focusing excessively on work instead of spending time with family
members and friends will contribute a great deal to causing an array of concerns like loneliness,
depression and dejection. Unlike those workaholic people, who hardly have any social life and so suffer
enormously in the long run, people with a proper balance between life and work are bestowed with a
sense of completeness and contentment in life.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the benefits of choosing family and
friends over work in terms of achieving success are indeed too great to ignore.
16.WRITING WE DID

The role of conventional written tests in gauging a student's capability is widely debated, with many
academics claiming that these tests are flawed and can hardly measure one's performance accurately
and comprehensively. In my opinion, this proposition merits serious consideration.
The drawbacks of traditional written examination are manifold. The salient one is that to do well in these
tests, students do not need to study the whole subject properly. Only a few strategies, skills and
techniques are sufficient to do well in these exams. Sometimes, cramming can be an effective way to
score high as well. It is obvious that in these faulty tests, any medium students can be the highest scorer,
if he/she is good in memorising and test-taking skills. Therefore, alternative tests need to be introduced
to measure real progress of students.
Besides, questions in these exams are often repeated and so, anyone having access to past test papers
can memorise pre-prepared scripts and achieve good marks. Needless to say, the intellectual ability of
students is impeded as they do not need to explore things with inquisitive attitude to learning and
discovering new limits. As such, rather than focusing merely on writing, exams should entail a wide range
of question types, from oral presentation and group discussion to quizzes and assignments. This will
ensure a realistic assessment of one's progress.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that formal written tests do not reflect a
learner's performance aptly and precisely. What seems more efficacious and more pragmatic in this
scenario is a variety of testing systems that will not require a learner to memorise answers, but demand
thorough understanding of the subject matter.

17.Information revolution has changed the way of mass communication, which has had some
negative and positive effects on an Individual’s life as well as on society. Do you agree or
disagree?

In recent years there has been a colossal (extremely large or great) change in the way of mass
communication thanks to the ubiquity of the state-of-the-art. As such, there are both merits and
demerits to this trend. Although, I am of the view that former oust the latter.
A large number of benefits can be attributed to this development. On the one hand, by utilising such
advanced communication tools as Facebook, Twitter and the like, now media can reach a much broader
range of consumers, as they no longer have to rely on conventional newspapers, magazines. On the
other hand with the proliferation of the Internet and Internet enable devices like notebooks, smart
 phones, people can check e-mails, read e-papers and what not, even when they are on the move. Thus,
keeping themselves abreast with the ever changing world.
Another pivotal aspect of this development is that it has enabled different societies whether they are
situated locally or far away, to enlighten each other by sharing their knowledge in numerous fields, from
history and culture to Art and literature. Besides, modern methods of mass communication can augment
awareness of a range of societal usages that can be addressed accordingly. Hence, it is apparent how
society benefits astronomically.
From the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the role of the advent of modern
communication technology in today’s mass media is instrumental indeed, as it has not only broadened
the horizons of individual but has also made them aware of other societies, cultures and languages, no
matter how remote or segregated they are.
18. Climate change is huge concern in today’s world. Is it a responsibility of an individual, company
or government to solve these issues?

In recent years, there has been a colossal upsurge in environmental concerns, with climate change being
a pivotal one. Although convergent efforts from all, be it companies, individuals or governments are
required to alleviate this concern, I think it is the government which has the most important role to pay
in this regard.
There are a myriad of arguments in favour of my stance. On the one hand, by implementing stringent
rules and regulations the government can ensure that factories and individuals apply environmentally
friendly measures in manufacturing goods. On the other hand with strict policies and financial penalties
in place, manufacturers are more likely to take numerous measures to curb pollution, from applying a
range of recycling procedures to disposing of hazardous chemical appropriately. In other words, the
more lenience and leeway the government shows, the greater amount of pollution is. Apparently all
these merits stand the government in good stead, when it comes to shaking off this soaring.
Another conspicuous argument is that unlike other bodies, with a deluge of resources and legitimate
power to fight off climate change the government is the strongest of all to do everything it takes to
address the concern, such as raising awareness through a varieties of campaigns’ how a little change in
our day to day life can make a positive change to this end. Hence, it is apparent why instead of others, I
am focusing on the government.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that the role played by the government in
escalating, the concerns in climate change is instrumental indeed.

19.Places where one grows up play a key role in one’s success. Write about a person who got
accomplishments because of the place s/he grew up in.

There is no denying that where one is raised plays an instrumental role in contributing to one’s success.
In this essay, I will elaborate the story of such a successful person whose accomplishments can largely
be attributed to the environment he was brought up in. This person is Dr A.P. J. Abdul kalam, who
became an eminent scientist as well as the president of India.
There are a myriad of ways how Abdul Kalam benefited from the atmosphere he was brought up in. The
most conspicuous one is that both his parents were highly educated with plenty of support in numerous
forms. Not only did the congenial environment at home motivate him to succeed, but the society he was
raised in also had a role to play in this regard. This is because people in his society were impoverished
and underprivileged, which encouraged him more to become something so that he could bring a positive
 change in the lives of these destitute people. Needless to say, the place one grows up in can stand one
in good stead, in terms of achieving success.
Another pivotal aspect of Abdul Kalam’s life is that the suffering and hardship he went through in
childhood made him more capable to deal with the arduous and cumbersome pressures of life in future.
Unlike his other classmates, who did not take motivation from their poverty and conceded defeat, Abdul
Kalam always had a strong determination from the start to become educated, famous and contribute to
eradicating poverty from society. It is apparent how his financial insolvency has made him a warrior to
change the world.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can observe that the impact of the ambience one grows
up in is indeed too great to ignore, as far as attaining success in life is concerned.
20.Many people think regions affect successful persons. What is your opinion about native regions
and accomplished person influence on the regions they belong to?

There is no denying that where one is raised plays an instrumental role in contributing to one’s success.
In this essay, I will elaborate the story of such a successful person whose accomplishments can largely
be attributed to the environment he was brought up in. This person is Dr A.P. J. Abdul kalam, who
became an eminent scientist as well as the president of India.
There are a myriad of ways how Abdul Kalam benefited from the atmosphere he was brought up in. The
most conspicuous one is that both his parents were highly educated with plenty of support in numerous
forms. Not only did the congenial environment at home motivate him to succeed, but the society he was
raised in also had a role to play in this regard. This is because people in his society were impoverished
and underprivileged, which encouraged him more to become something so that he could bring a positive
change in the lives of these destitute people. Needless to say, the place one grows up in can stand one
in good stead, in terms of achieving success.
Another pivotal aspect of Abdul Kalam’s life is that the suffering and hardship he went through in
childhood made him more capable to deal with the arduous and cumbersome pressures of life in future.
Unlike his other classmates, who did not take motivation from their poverty and conceded defeat, Abdul
Kalam always had a strong determination from the start to become educated, famous and contribute to
eradicating poverty from society. It is apparent how his financial insolvency has made him a warrior to
change the world.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can observe that the impact of the ambience one grows
up in is indeed too great to ignore, as far as attaining success in life is concerned.

21.Is it foolish to get married before finishing a study or getting a job? What is your opinion?

The idea of starting one’s married life prior to completing their academic studies or building their career
is widely debated, with many people claiming that doing so would give birth to a deluge or concerns. My
view coincides with this notion as there are several strong elements that lie within it.
There are myriad drawbacks of stepping into married life before one’s career development. The most
conspicuous one is that thanks to their young age, couple will be feeble and vulnerable when it comes
to taking serious decision about life. Not only will they struggle to cope with different situations their
married life will entail, but they will also suffer from financial hardship without an established career.
Needless to say, with so many problems to deal with in such an early age, the relationship between each
other will only deteriorate, contributing to an unhappy conjugal life.
Another overt facet of this argument is that getting married earlier would mean an uncertain future for
a youth, both in terms of higher studies and career. This is because with arduous responsibilities in life
 such as raising children and the like, they will not succeed in career building. Neither will they be able
rear their children properly, fulfilling their basic requirements, be it financial or psychological.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can observe that the concerns which getting married
earlier without completing one’s studies and developing their career are indeed too great to ignore.
22.The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited
resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos
and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no doubt that a library is of key importance in offering students ample opportunity to augment
their knowledge in numerous fields from arts and science to trade and commerce. A school of thought,
however, contends that libraries should focus only on increasing their collection of books, not on
expensive media such as DVDs and computer software, because the collection of books is what a library
is recognised and renowned for. This notion, in my opinion, merits little consideration as the ubiquity of
technology has dramatically changed the way people access information and knowledge today.
There are a number of arguments in favour of investing money by libraries on electronic media storage.
The most predominant one is that the way people now read books and attain knowledge is no longer
the same as was even a decade or two earlier, prior to the advent of hi-tech media. For instance, e-books
are soft electronic copies of the same paper-book printed in a press, the hard copy as it is called. E-books
are to be perused on a digital media like computer, notebook, ebook reader or any tablet device. Thanks
to the proliferation of these devices, students can study books more conveniently than ever before, as
they are no more required to carry those bulky books. Besides, e-book readers allow hundreds of books
to be stored in a single device and retrieved for later study. Needless to say, it is high time libraries also
utilised this technological advancement and offered both the hard as well as the soft copies to readers.
It should be mentioned here that technology also allows the libraries to ensure that the books can be
accessed only for a certain period and can be copied to no other device, thus helping to avoid piracy and
copyright concerns.
Another important aspect of CDs and DVDs is that they can help elaborate something more clearly and
effectively with the audio visual effects they have. For example, by using a computer software instead
of a heavy encyclopedia or dictionary, learners can grasp things promptly, augment their
knowledge successfully and broaden their horizons efficiently.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that an immense change in people's reading habit
stemming from the advent of technological media sources demands that libraries allocate significant
amount of money on keeping CDs, DVDs and software as well as on maintaining a rich collection of
books. This will not only cater to the need of growing number of young learners that prefer these new
forms of media to the conventional ones, but also benefit learning enormously.
23.Education is the biggest barrier in my learning – Einstein. What do you mean by this? And do
you think Einstein was correct in saying that? Give your opinion.

The idea of conventional learning is one of the biggest in education system according to the experts
Einstein, with many people claiming that the formal learning is an immense important for shaping one’s
future career. In my opinion, this proportion merits serious consideration/notion.
A large number of benefits can be attributed to this traditional exam. One of the most conspicuous
aspects is that academic curriculums can build basic understanding on variety of subjects such as maths,
science, history and so on. Not only this education system can help students to augment their cognisance
and broaden their horizons, but it also assists their future studies. Besides, a child learns to do things
following proper guidance either by their teachers or by their parents. By sticking to these institutional
learning children can learn essential attributes like discipline and punctuality that will help them to excel
 their academic studies. It hardly mentions that all these benefits keep students in a preponderant
position, when it comes to coping in this fast paced world.
Another overt facet is that every student does not have inborn qualities be it extraordinary learning
power, intelligence or interest on every subjects. For these reasons teachers need to push those
mediocre students who are week and could not understand much within a short period of time unlike
prodigy. Hence, it is apparent why many are in favour of this traditional education system.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that typical educational learning can educate
people and establishing a meaningful future and it also may have some valid concerns, to an extent.
24.Should the marketing department of a company emphasize on giving discount and offers to
their customers or should they focus more on maintaining their brand? What is your opinion?

The role of offering short-term promotions in the marketing strategies of a company is widely debated,
with many people claiming that alluring customers by reducing commodity prices is only likely to
deteriorate the image of the company in the long run. In my opinion, this proposition merits serious
consideration.
There are myriad drawbacks of attracting customers with frequent discounts. The most conspicuous one
is that the impression it creates among customers that the company is enticing them into purchasing
products in an effort to augment its profit at the expense of quality, but they also apprehend that the
company has started losing credibility and reliability. This is because big brands such as Apple, Samsung
and the like hardly offer discounts; they rather focus more on their brand name keeping prices high at
all times. Needless to say, there are very few consumers who would agree to compromise with the
quality of products by paying less. Instead, they will pay more and choose the better products.
Another pivotal aspect of price cuts is that although companies will have short-term financial benefits,
they will lose that premium tag they used to enjoy in the past. As a result, unlike other competitors, who
are more into image building, these companies will lose recurring customers, thanks to the fall in their
reputation, thus suffering in the long run astronomically.
From what has been discussed, one can conclude that the pitfalls of offering discounts to increase the
number of customers are indeed too great to ignore.

25.Do you think the significance of English language as an international language will be lost with
globalization or its significance will increase with globalization? What is your opinion?

The role of globalization in the proliferation of English language all over the world is widely debated,
with many people claiming that thanks to globalization, other languages and cultures will gain more
exposure and threated the dominance of English language. However, I do not entirely accept this and I
will explain why in this essay, when we do not agree with the statement. Note: (In my opinion, this notion
merits serious consideration. – we write this when we agree with the statement)
There are a myriad of reasons why English will gain more popularity. The salient one is that thanks to
globalization, the interaction between people from different languages and diverse cultural background
will inevitably increase. As English is already the most widely used language throughout the world, not
only will it help people to communicate effectively with each other, but it will also be embraced more
and more people. This is because lack of knowledge in English is likely to leave them segregate from the
ever changing world. Needless to say, this universal appeal of English will keep it in a preponderant
position, as far as of it is concerned.
Another pivotal argument in favor of English language is that now English is the language of Science,
Commerce, trade, arts, history, literature, media, entertainment and what not. Unlike in the past, when
 the world was not much connected without a common language. Hence, the likelihood that English will
thrive, flourish and spread rapidly is very high.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the apprehension that English language
will lose its value because of globalization is ungrounded indeed.
26.Some people think placing advertisements in schools are a great resource for public schools
that need additional funding, but others think it exploits children by treating them as a captive
audience for corporate sponsors. Choose which positions you most agree with and discuss why
you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences,
observations or reading.

The idea of placing adverts in schools in an effort to raise funds is widely debated, with many people
claiming that it is only likely to benefit businesses, not children. My view coincides with this notion for a
number of reasons.
The most conspicuous argument in favour of my viewpoint is that schools are the first institutions that
children learn the most important lessons of life from. During this period, not only are they innocent,
immature and naive, but they also have things imprinted on their minds throughout their lives. Needless
to say, their primary focus during this stage is to gain knowledge, be it academic studies or moral and
ethical values. Exploiting these children to raise money for the school cannot be justified at all. There is
no doubt that the existence of billboards, placards and the like in school premises will distract them from
studies, ruin the learning environment and above all go against the didactic purpose a school and all its
activities should serve.
Besides, if a school requires additional funding for its maintenance and operation, it could search for
other alternatives that will not happen at the expense of a child’s learning environment.
In view of the arguments outlined above, one can conclude that the drawbacks of placing advertisements
in school premise are indeed too great to ignore.

27.Some people believe laws change human behavior. Do you agree with it?

The role of laws in bringing a positive change in people's behaviour is widely debated, with many people
claiming that human behaviour is rarely affected by enforcing stringent rule-setting. However, I do not
entirely accept this and I will explain why in this essay.
One of the most conspicuous arguments in lies in the fact that rigorous rules can engender fear among
miscreants, who mostly commit crimes because of the leeway they enjoy in breaking the law. If people
are aware that their illegal or unlawful activities will result in severe punishment such as financial
penalty, jail term or even death sentence, the likelihood that they will indulge in criminal activities is
bound to decline. For instance, unlike, in impoverished nations, where there is little or no punishment
for littering or driving offences and so a deluge of such incidents occur, in affluent nations, the number
of such offences is insignificant/nominal, thanks to a wide range of strict regulations in place.
Another argument in favour of rule-setting can be seen in childhood, when a child learns to do things
following a proper order set either by their parents or by their teachers. By sticking to these rules and
regulations, children not only learn essential attributes like discipline and punctuality, but also excel in
academic studies. Hence, it is apparent that why human behaviour is immensely shaped by law and
order.