The line graph compares the alterations in the average housing prices in three countries from 1997 to 2014. The units are given in thousand dollars ($k).

Overall, it is clear that houses in all these three countries had cost less in the early periods of the span. Starting at similar points, prices in all rose, albeit at varying degrees, with Country A having the biggest increase. It is also noticeable that the cheapest accommodation was available in country C throughout the whole period.


In 1997, it had cost around $125k to buy a house in country A. After a slight increase in the following 4 years, the average prices in this country started to rocket from 2000 till well-above $500k in 2003. It was followed by a small decline for the next 3 years, from which the prices had began to rise again till getting to around $625k ultimately.


The initial prices in country B had been a little higher than the first average costs in country A. There had been a relatively gradual increase in them till about $375k in 2005. The prices in this country kept rising until $500k in the final year with a drop to approximately $250k in 2008.


Country C had had the lowest prices in the beginning, a little lower than those in the first year. The figure had gone on increasing gradually until nearly $250k a decade later. There, it had dropped by around $100k, and then, rose moderately until 2014 when it hit well-above $250k.


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The line graph compares the number of international tourists coming to the UK for three purposes: vocational, business and visiting friends or relatives within two decades starting from 1989. The measurements are given in millions (m).


Overall, all figures rose, albeit to varying degrees. Holiday purposes remained as the biggest reason why people around the globe came to the UK throughout the period, while visiting friends/relatives was always the smallest reason despite having biggest overall increase.


In 1989, the figure for people coming to the UK on holiday had been around 6.5m, far bigger than the rest two. A decade later, it had risen until about 9.5m – the highest number in the whole graph. It had decreased in the following 5 years, and then, started to increase again till final 9m – still the highest ultimate figure in the graph.


The number of people coming to meet their acquaintances had been approximately 3.5m initially. It had kept increasing until 2004, intersecting with the figure for business trips at roughly 7m. In the next 5 years, there was seen a small decline, and the figure was at a little above 6m.


Starting off at nearly 5.5m, the number of overseas visitors coming to the UK for a business trip had decreased to 4m in 1994 – the lowest point for this category. A remarkable growth by 4m had been the case in this very figure in 2007. However, it had dropped by a million by the end.


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Studies of teenagers have always been a concerning issue for the society. Some people think that all subjects should be taught thoroughly to them, while others insist that subject division based on teenagers’ interests is more practical. I believe both these approaches seem sensible as long as introduced with careful analysis.


Studying all subjects deeply would not be considered as a surprise in the past as most people tended to be good at them all. Such a trend can be vividly encountered when Islamic scholars of between 1000s and 1500s or polymaths of the Renaissance are dissected closely. Take Avicenna, forefather of modern medicine, and Alisher Navai, a poet and a prime minister of his time. Even though most people know the former for his medical breakthroughs and the latter for his poetry, they were actively engaged in other sciences, such as geography, physics or urban planning. The list can further be filled with other intellectuals, such as Leonardo Da Vinci, an artist and a scholar of medieval times. In these regards, it is justifiable why people suggest that teenagers study subjects equally since the cognitive capabilities of a brain do not seem to have any boundaries once a person is determined enough.


The belief that teenagers should be free to study subjects of their interest exists because of flaws in human nature. When totally overwhelmed or innately unable to understand some subjects, some children are more likely to lose their interest to master their studies. In fact, every 3 high school children out of 5 tend to grumble about their homework, referencing to the fact that they do not learn subjects out of their interest passionately. Not only does this mean increased ignorance or truancy at school, but it can also lead students to desire burnouts, making students’ longing conceal before even emerging. In the long run, its consequences can cost a lot for the society when there are less professionals of their fields. This rationale makes certain people believe having a choice on subjects at school can be a more sensible and practical approach.


In my view, there should be a balance, I would favor seeing both depending on students wishes. Having been taught all subjects in the primary school, most students get used to being exposed to vast data, and given the fact that the brain power is probably the best weapon to have been granted for humans, some teenagers might show willingness towards continuing them all. At the same time, some students may find it arduous to focus on everything, saying that it would be better to have narrower numbers of subjects according to their interests. Both parties’ requests ought to be fulfilled, with specially designed curriculum and classes for both. By doing so, we neither restrict teenagers from going beyond and becoming renowned academics in a number of fields, nor force them to imitate intellectuals of the past. It is also a benefit for the society in either way.


In conclusion, although there is a controversy between people, with some saying teenagers should focus on all subjects, while others oppose this view, I reiterate that student division into special classes based on their interests is a far better option.


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These days, less and less people are reliant on news featuring aspects of reading newspapers or watching bulletins and newsflashes after the emergence of the Internet, which has already become dominant in the news broadcasting. I believe this trend has both advantageous and disadvantageous sides at the same time.


Getting news through the Internet has a number of positive characteristics. Speed is probably the primary factor that drives people to reading news online. People, nowadays, have instant access to the world news on their digital devices, such as smartphones. Not only does it accelerate the spread of news, but it also allows people to present novelties in different forms. They do not have to write long and boring texts anymore, they can spread the news by photos or videos, another positive side of the Internet. The only thing both journalists and viewers are required to do is just pressing a button, and everything is going to be done instantaneously. There would not be needed a special place to sit down and open up a broadsheet, but people can see the news anywhere anytime.


However, spreading information on the Internet may not be always appropriate. It can show violence, which is strictly prohibited for children, pregnant women and those suffer from chronic mental ailments. Reliability is another downside that should also be taken into consideration. Not all the news presents an honest and objective positions, some are rather biased and too subjective. This can lead to social divisions due to the misinterpretations or misleading data. Most Western online news, for example, does not meet the requirements of honesty, they are highly likely being controlled by government officials who do not want the world to find out what is really going on in Rafah, Gaza.


To conclude, the phenomenon of people accessing news online cannot be wholly attributed to positiveness or negativeness since it has certain benefits, such as immediate access and comfort, credibility and the type of news are the concerns that come along with this trend.


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The bar graphs compare the percentages of investments Italy, Portugal, the UK and the USA did into roads and transportation within 15 years commencing from 1990.


Overall, all of the listed countries gradually expended less budget albeit to varying degrees, with Portugal and the UK having the biggest and the least spending throughout the whole period, respectively. The USA, however, did not see any big alterations in general.


The percentage of spending Portugal had done on roads and transports in 1990 had been around 27% - the highest figure in the whole graph. A remarkable decrease by 11% was the case for the very figure in the ultimate year. Similar to Portugal, Italy’s expenditure for roads and transportation had been the highest in the beginning – 20%. It had declined until 2000, and then, rose by around 1.5%, hitting the final 14%.


The English-speaking countries, the UK and the USA, did not have high statistics generally. Starting off at about 11%, there had been an increase by 2% in the figure for UK’s expenditure in 2000, which was followed by a subsequent fall and a rise in the next decade, reaching approximately 7.5%. Unlike other countries, the USA did not experience a big reduction in the proportion of money spent on roads and transport during the time-frame. The figure for America’s expenditure almost always stayed the same between 12% and 13%, with a slightly bigger rate in 2000.


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The root cause of a crime has been a topic of a heated debate these days. While some think social and fiscal issues drive people to commit crimes, others oppose it blaming a person’s characteristic for it. In my opinion, even though both parties seem to have enough points to support, I side with instinctive behavior.


There are several reasons why some people opine that crime is a by-product of social problems. The first one is people’s environment, which shapes their behavior. Take an administrative sector as a vivid example for a contagious surrounding. Once a person encounters one’s colleagues accepting bribes without being punished, this person is highly likely to get inclined to doing so. Poverty is another factor to consider. Being poor, people desperately commit some petty crimes, say shoplifting or pickpocketing, in order to make a living. In worse scenarios, it can even lead to major offences, such as bank robbery or murder, if low income does not meet their demand and people decide to eye for a bigger fortune. All these could be further worsened when they manage to get away with their wrongdoings.


However, accusing the society of crimes does not seem sensible as people should also be charged for their actions. Sometimes people might get addicted to playing violent games from an early age, gradually spoiling their mindset from that time on. Becoming a grown-up man, people may think that repeating the actions they did in games can be feasible to do in reality. News often contains such a kind of misdemeanors, saying a young man attacked the police or deliberately run into a crowd. In my opinion, mental instability of a person after PTSD further sharpens the situation since people might not be able to understand their actions while doing harm to others, for example beating a random guy in the street under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


To conclude, although some people attribute social and financial burdens to committing offensive actions, others, including me, think that it is more dependent on a person’s nature.



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There is a controversy over the topic of music’s primary role in people’s lives, with some claiming that relaxation is what music offers to us. Although music plays a pivotal role to help people get relaxed, I believe that it can help individuals in many other aspects as well.


In today’s fast-paced world, a soothing feature of music is definitely a common trait that is impossible to neglect. People work overtimes with a huge workload in order to get promoted, resulting in more stressful situations. Music, in turn, comes practical to shed stress and strain when people listen to calming music. It helps to make one’s mind up by improving concentration, leading to a better cognitive functionality of a human’s brain. This very approach is commonly put into practice as music therapy, in which patients are treated with catchy and peaceful music, gradually reducing the impact of an ailment. Additionally, music’s function as a comforting means can be seen in toddlers, who tend to listen to a lullaby before they go to bed. In fact, listening to a calm tune before sleeping enhances sleep quality and lengthens the duration. When listening to music, people can have a pang of nostalgia remembering good old days spent with their relatives or friends. In the case of a song, see you again, by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth, this function can be clearly seen since most people still listen to it to recall their close people who have passed away.


However, there are other integral aspects of music in people’s lives that should not be overlooked. Not only does it serve as a means of comfort in mental hardships, but it is also a vital source of motivation. People are prone to seek incentives so as to push themselves forward, especially during physical exercises. Be it in the gym or at home, listening to an upbeat tempo, trainees are highly likely to feel adrenaline in their veins, trying to leverage the exercises they are doing. It indirectly forces people to not quit training until they are done, lessening the impact of pains after exercises at the same time. More importantly, it can serve as a shared language for different nations. Imagine football championships, say the World Cup 2022, in which fans all around the world come to the host country to support their teams. While doing so in or outside the stadium, they encounter other fans from different origins, but they can become friends with the help of the song played during matches.


In conclusion, even though it is suggested that the core function of music is to help people relax, I think there are other features, such as motivation in sports and a communicative tool in international events, which also come with music.


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Nowadays, interviewees are required to be easy-going in addition to their mastery of the job. While social skills undeniably play a pivotal role in the workplace, I hold the view that this should not be made mandatory for all jobs since some jobs do not need human interaction at all.


It is true that being a social professional helps people at work. In fact, most jobs currently require human interaction in order to make the company perform better. Large enterprises, for example, need constant cooperation of different departments, such as HR and media, that are interdependent on each other. If one of those sectors fails, it will highly likely affect the others, resulting in instability in the company. Service sector businesses also need quality employees with advanced social skills, as these workers are supposed to work with customers, meaning that they might have to handle sensitive issues and communicate effectively with customers. A good restaurant or HR manager should be able to collaborate with their team members working in distinct positions, or converse with users in a patient and polite way so as to keep a friendly atmosphere within a company and not lose their customers at the same time. Today’s job market, therefore, naturally needs masters along with good social skills.


However, not all jobs necessitate the need for social skills, as there are some positions that can operate without proper communication or negotiation. Modern spheres, which mostly deal with data, make this point justifiable. Take actuaries or data scientists as a vivid example. The former position involves analyzing statistical data to calculate insurance risks or premiums, often requiring strong mathematical qualifications, and the latter interprets complex data to help organizations make well-informed decisions, often including analytical and programming skills. They should give advice according to their study results, which is not required to be done in a social way. Such jobs do not seem to stop increasing in number as more and more companies have to work with more data. Eventually, some employers can be satisfied with recruiting a non-social professional, as data needs concentration with extremely limited social interaction, because a minor inattentiveness may lead to a loss.


To conclude, instead of requiring good social skills from advanced degree workers for all job categories, recruiters should better consider the amount of social interaction that an employee ought to have, as success can be secured without talking much in some areas.


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In my opinion, self-study using the internet can only be done by high school students who grow mature enough to discriminate the truth and fake, which cannot be done by primary school-children. Senior students are prone to having their aims set for the future, which could make them focus on their interest, and neglect what is out of it. However, rarely would all these adolescents be able to have mental stamina to finish their online courses, given the fact that they can get distracted by a single notification. Statistically, only 5% of people finish their online courses whether it is free or charged. When primary school-children are concerned, it is irrefutable that they need schooling since it is rudimentary knowledge that serves as a basis of any human accomplishment. Without proper fundamental knowledge that is taught in the early schooling years, it is almost impossible to acquire novelties on one’s own in the later stages.


In conclusion, while there is a belief that the internet can replace schools in terms of education where children can learn various subjects according to their interests at any time, I reiterate that this is not a universally-acceptable idea as the internet is full of inappropriate contents that can ruin children, and schools’ environment and qualified teachers make them enjoyable to go to both to study subjects and learn social values. Even if applied, senior students are the only eligible ones since their minds are highly likely able to distinguish the information type.



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The pie charts compare the percentages of waste materials in one country in two individual years: 1960 and 2011. They detail 9 various types of waste.


Overall, there were experienced different changing patterns in all categories. While food, wood, plastic and metal were responsible for bigger shares in 2011, an opposite tendency was the case for the disposal of paper, textiles and other products. Paper’s initial dominance was overtaken by the figure for food at the end. The rest two, glass and green waste, remained unchanged.


To start with the increasing figures, food, wood, plastic and metal had had relatively smaller percentages in 1960. The proportion of food had been 12% - three times higher than the figure for wood, and the rest two had shared the same percentages – 8%. In 2011, food’s rate showed an increase by 9%, thus, becoming the biggest figure ultimately, whereas wood and plastic underwent a doubling in their figures, with the latter rising for a little more than twice. In the rate of metal, however, there was only a mere growth by 1%.


Turning to downward trends, paper, textiles and others together had had more than a half of the total percentile. Paper had had the biggest share initially - a quarter, followed by textiles (17%) and others with a gap of 5% between them. In 2011, they all decreased; paper’s figure saw a reduction by 10%, the rest by 6% and 8%, marking eventual 11% for clothing and 4% for others. The figure for others, in turn, became the smallest in 2011.


As for the stagnations, glass and green waste products’ waste disposal rates remained with their respective 5% and 9%.


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