Define globalization. What are its pros and cons?   Globalization is viewed as a centuries’ long process. Globalization, in its literal sense, is the process of transformation of local or regional phenomena into global ones. It can be described as a process by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and function together. Globalization is a widely-used term that can be defined in a number of...

Some people say that there should be no government control over artists and that they should be allowed to present their art in any way they wish. Do you agree or disagree?   Art knows no form of boundaries. In fact art comes to form when the mind is allowed to wander free. When a piece of art is created, an artist would not take into consideration what impact it will...

Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent you agree or disagree? Today’s world is the world of technology. Everything has the pace of a jet plane including the lives of people. So, advertisements are very crucial-given the fast pace of life today. The advertisements open our eyes to all...

Nowadays, people care about their appearance more than before. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons. Generally, people are more fashion-conscious these days. The ever larger number of beauty salons testifies this statement. There are a large number of reasons behind this attitude. The first culprit is media. Media is responsible for glorifying people like models and film stars. People are made to believe that everything they put on is...

There has been a huge increase in the size of cities. Many cities have grown in a haphazard way. Why is careful planning important in the development of cities?  Increasing urbanization is a problem faced by world countries. It is an accepted fact that cities grown in a haphazard way are always a headache for the governments and hence there is the need for proper planning. Firstly, cities are densely populated...

The rising road toll is due to three factors: vehicle road worthiness, road conditions and human error. Do you agree? It is an accepted fact that despite intensive efforts from the part of governments, there has been no decline in the number of road deaths. I agree to the point that poor condition of vehicles and roads and poor driving habits are the main culprits. First of all, it can be...

News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news were reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experiences and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.   Media is the only way for a layman to have access to national and international...

Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances where private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter? Most countries around the world offer two types of education system; government owned and privately owned education. Some people think that...