Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions ina safe way

Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way.

Every four years, the whole world  stops to watch international sporting events such as the Olympics and the Football World Cup in which athletes show their best performance to make their country proud of them. When powerful leaders were trying to control the world's economy and other governments were fighting over land, these sporting occasions have proved to be helpful in easing international tensions in difficult times.

The Olympic Games are one of the best examples which prove how sporting events can bring nations together, at least temporarily. From ancient History, when Greeks and Romans would interrupt battles to participate in the games, to the more recent international disputes, when athletes from Palestine and Israel would forget their differences, compete pacifically and even embrace each other after an event. Moreover, these popular events have called the world's attention to the terrible consequences of wars; thus some leaders have tried to accept agreements to end their dispute and live peacefully.

Children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.

Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work? How do you think children should spend their free time?

To a large extent, I believe that children are given too much free time.

Free time in my opinion refers to time not spent under the direct supervision of a parent, teacher or a person entrusted with the responsibility of bringing up the child.

Such time is often spent on several things such as watching television, playing with friends, going to parties, doing home work, playing games on their own among others.

Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers

Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. 

Do you agree or disagree?

In recent years the vast expansion of information and communications technology has made teleworking much more practical. Although in many cases office workers could be made geographically independent by using modems, faxes and cell phones, few companies or employees take full advantage of this possibility.

There are a number of strong arguments in favor of allowing workers to work from home. Firstly costs for employers would be reduced because businesses would require less office space, which is often situated in the center of large cities. Secondly, worker's lives would be improved in a variety of ways. For example, they would not need to travel to get to work, which would give them more free time. Also, they could combine their work with their family life, which is a major advantage if they are parents of young children or they have old people to look after.

Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings, unless there is evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way

Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings, unless there is evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

This discussion about whether or not animals should be used for the benefit of humans is a very controversial one. There are people on both sides of the argument who have very strong feelings.

Animals have always been used by humans in many different ways, for example, as food, for work, and in research. Firstly, using animals for food reflects what happens throughout the animal kingdom where carnivorous, or meat-eating, animals kill other animals for food. Secondly, humans have achieved dominance over animals and are able to use them to work, for example, in the fields or to pull carts and other transport. Moreover, animals undoubtedly suffer during medical research, but this research may prevent humans from suffering in the future.

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