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Today more people are traveling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveler? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In the modern world, it is undeniable that more people are travelling than ever before. This trend has been driven by economic development and technological progress. In this essay, an attempt will be made to examine the main reasons why travel has become so common and the benefits it brings to indi...

Task 2290 words
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to what extent do you agree or disagree ?

Living in large cities can have negative effects on people’s health. I fully agree with this statement because air pollution and long working hours can cause serious health issues in people’s lives. On the one hand, one of the most harmful problems in the world is air pollution, which most people a...

Task 2176 words
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The bar chart gives information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

This chart illustrates information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents between 1996 and 2005. Overall, car journeys for residents have decreased significantly, whereas car journeys for non-residents saw no change over the 9-year period. At the st...

Task 1194 words
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Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that the authorities in many nations have recently imposed higher taxes on sugary groceries. Personally, despite acknowledging the merits of these taxes, I think that the drawbacks are more pronounced. On the one hand, it is reasonable to believe that introducing taxes to food and bevera...

Task 2341 words
7band

Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is true that the authorities in many nations have recently imposed higher taxes on sugary groceries. Personally, despite acknowledging the merits of these taxes, I think that the drawbacks are more pronounced. On the one hand, it is reasonable to believe that introducing taxes to food and bevera...

Task 2340 words