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The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It can be difficult for small local shops to compete with large supermarkets and online shops. How does this affect local communities? What could be done to improve this situation?

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Cities are becoming more and more congested and polluted as the number of private cars increases. What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a car?

In many countries, people have to pay for medical care, but some think that it should be a free service provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses. Why is this happening? Who benefits more, the community or these young people?

Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these trends?

Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s actions. What is your opinion? Support your answer with personal examples.

Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s acts. What is your opinion? Support it with personal examples. The idea of making parents responsible for their children’s misbehavior has become controversial in today’s modern world. While some people argue that parents should bear the legal responsibility to reduce juvenile crimes, I believe it is truly unfair and unrealistic to put all the responsibility on parents, as there are several external influences that control adolescents' actions in today’s world. First and foremost, although I believe that parents can shape children’s character, I think that other external factors play an essential role in this case. As today’s parents are mostly busy with filled work schedules, they are not fully supervising and monitoring their children. Therefore, due to the advent of the internet and platforms such as YouTube, along with the influence of so-called celebrities, teenagers are more likely to develop misbehavior. Secondly, young people, older than a certain age, are more independent and might live alone, so it is unjust to make their parents accountable for their crimes. Moreover, making parents bear the responsibility for their children not only will not solve the problem but also will add serious hardship on low-income families. Instead of overlooking the root causes of this issue, the government can promote the education system, raise awareness campaigns, and simulate preventive measures. For instance, a teenager who is caught shoplifting due to peer pressure will be more willing to prevent such crimes in the future if he is aware of the negative consequences of his actions from an educator, in addition to his parents' lessons. In conclusion, it is unrealistic and unjust to make parents hold the legal responsibility for their children’s actions, as today’s child is mostly influenced by social media and might be fully independent. Instead, the government can deter juveniles from committing crimes through a well-rounded education system and awareness campaigns.