Some people believe that spending money on space exploration is worthwhile while others argue that it is a waste of money and resources. 

Discuss both views and give your opinion. 

Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

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Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.

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Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults.

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can  be taught to become a good sports person or musician.

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.

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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them.

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Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history.

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Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or a shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think the host country should welcome cultural differences.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a s good thing.

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. 

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.

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Some people believe that only online materials can be used to teach a child to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. 

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Some people believe that teenagers should study a wide range of school subjects, but others believe they should focus on the subjects they are good at or that they find most interesting. 

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In some countries, governments spend large amounts of money on the arts. Some people agree with this, but others think this money should be spent on health and education.

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Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city, but others think that travelling by bicycle is better.

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Some people like to spend a large amount of money on a wedding, while others think it is a waste of money.

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Some people believe that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe we have more responsibilities towards our societies. 

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Many people believe that happiness depends on the individual, while others say think it is affected my other outside factors. 

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Some people believe that charity organisations should help people anywhere in the world, while others believe they should only help people in their own country. 

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Some parents believe that cellphones are harmful to children while others disagree. 

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Some people think that children should not watch TV because it has negative effects, but others believe television helps children. 

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