The advantages and disadvantages of living in a flat In some countries living in a flat is much more common than in others. In countries where both houses and flats are common some people can choose whether to live in a house or a flat. Others have no choice. They have to live in flats …
Keeping pets in a flat Many people feel the need of a pet and flat-dwellers are no exception. There is no reason why a pet should not be kept in a flat. However, people have to take into consideration the effects that flat-dwelling may have on their choice of pet. The most important of these …
If you were asked to choose between a dog and a cat for a pet, which would you choose and why? Many doctors think that keeping a domestic pet is good for your health, as this can, for example, stop you getting depressed and lower your blood pressure. Dogs and cats are the most popular …
Why it is sometimes better not to tell the truth Most of us are taught in childhood that we should tell the truth at all times. Yet, most of us, when we get to adulthood, do not always obey this early teaching. Are we doing wrong in ignoring this or are there times when it …
Is shopping still popular? Is shopping still popular? The truth is that shopping has never been popular with some people. There have always been people who just hate to go round crowded shops, struggling to find what they want and queuing to pay for it. They probably hate even more queuing for an available fitting …
Why do people migrate to another country There are various reasons why people leave their native countries to go and live elsewhere. Perhaps they might go overseas in order to gain employment or for other economic reasons. Perhaps they might move for personal reasons, such as marrying someone from another country. Whatever the reason, going …
How does gambling affect society? People who gamble bet money on an event where the result is uncertain. They do so with the intention of winning money, hopefully a great deal. Gambling can take many different forms. It involves, for example, card games, horse racing, dog racing, and casino games. Also, many people bet on …
Should governments spend more money on building roads or on improving public transportation? The amount of money involved in the upkeep of major roads, particularly motorways, can be quite phenomenal. A great many motorways were built at a time when there was much less traffic on the road than there is nowadays. As the volume …
Do you think governments should introduce strict gun control? Concern has been expressed about the amount of violence there is in the modern world. Much of this concern is aimed at fictional violence, the kind that we find in films or in computer games, for example. However, we should be more concerned about the violence …
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Are we in danger of losing the art of conversation? The personal exchange of news and views can be very interesting and stimulating. Yet we are definitely in danger of losing the art of this kind of conversation. This decline starts in the home. People live much busier lives than they used to do. As …