385.

Nowadays, some buildings, such as offices and schools have

open-space design instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you
think it is a positive or a negative development?

A comfortable environment in classrooms and at the workplace is very essential as we spend

a lot of time there. Contemporary architecture is promoting open layout in such places. This
essay intends to analyse the reasons for this. While this has a few drawbacks, the benefits are
far more.

Considering the advantages (which are also the reasons) of having open plans for schools, the
most obvious advantage is the cost. The cost of land has increased a lot in recent years
especially in urban areas. Having an open design is a lot cheaper. In addition, without doors
and walls, a lot more students and staff can be accommodated in the same space.

Secondly, openness promotes sharing and this in effect promotes cooperation and
productivity. In open offices, employees have to share equipment like stationery, which leads
to more communication. Additionally, there is better collaboration in open spaces.
Furthermore, in open classrooms, children can see each other’s progress and help each other.
For example, children who are strong in mathematics can help other students with the
difficult concepts like calculus, algebra etc. All these above-mentioned pros explain why such
architecture is becoming popular.

On the other hand, open offices have some negatives too. The high levels of noise in open
offices can be very distracting. Teachers may have to shout to express themselves. Moreover,
the lack of privacy can decrease comfort levels and impact performance. Saying this, it is also
true that comfort is also dependent upon interaction between employees, which is certainly
higher in open offices and classrooms.

To sum up, the clamor for open office and school design is certainly justified owing to their
umpteen advantages like reduced costs and increased cooperation. Although this open layout
has some disadvantages as well, I still consider the growing trend of open offices and
classrooms as a positive development.

Plan followed:
Intro:
Para 1: Advantages and reasons
Para 2: Advantages and reasons
Para 3: Disadvantages
Conclusion
386. As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in
many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to
move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh
disadvantages?

As cities become overcrowded, problems relating to housing and transport arise, because of
which governments in some countries are incentivizing the large companies to relocate to the
countryside. While this may have some disadvantages, I firmly believe that the advantages
are far more.

On the one hand, the relocation of industries to rural areas would be beneficial for cities as
well as rural areas. Firstly, it can address the problems caused by excessive population density
in cities such as high living costs, traffic congestion and pollution. In effect, as job
opportunities are created in rural areas, many people would move back to these areas from
the cities and reduce the strain on cities’ resources. Secondly, shift of businesses to rural areas
would be accompanied by development of rural areas and this would improve the living
standard of people in such areas.

In addition, it would also help the businesses in some ways. To begin with, it would reduce
the overhead costs for them as land prices and labour costs are less in rural areas. Local
people in villages are also more welcoming of new businesses for they bring jobs and
development. Furthermore, many raw materials for industries like food processing, furniture
making are located in rural areas and therefore relocating to rural areas can cut down raw-
material transportation costs for businesses.

On the other hand, some problems could also rise if businesses relocate from cities to the
rural areas. The main problem would be that rural areas might not have enough population
to support the businesses. In other words, it might be difficult for businesses to survive in
small areas, especially if there are already similar businesses in the area. Another potential
issue that could arise is that businesses might find it hard to find skilled or technical labour in
villages and they might have to spend extra to attract labour to such areas.

To sum up, although companies might face certain problems on relocating to rural areas, the
benefits to the cities, rural areas and the companies themselves certainly make it worthwhile.

Plan followed:
Intro: the disadvantages would be far more than the advantages.
Para 1: Advantages of relocating
Para 2: Problems that would arise
Para 3: More disadvantages
Conclusion: Reiterate opinion
387. "Tomorrow is the most important thing in our life." However,
some people think that the present time is more important. How
important is it for individuals and the country to think and do
something for the future?

It is a fact that people keep saving for the future and not enjoy the present. Therefore, some
people opine that it is more important to live for the present and not keep thinking about the
future. I believe that while the present is important, it is definitely worthwhile for individuals
and nations to save for the future.

Admittedly, it is important that the present life should be comfortable. People should not live
the present in a miserly way and save everything for the future. A person should spend on
the basic necessities of life and provide good education and healthcare to his family. Spending
extravagantly is bad, but a frugal life can be led, which will definitely not spoil the present.

However, the most important reason for the nations to keep the future in mind is that the
mortality rate is coming down and the span of life is increasing. So, population is going to
increase, especially that of the elderly, who would need support from the government.
Another reason why countries should plan for the future is that if wise spending is done today
it may save a lot later on. For example, if countries do screening tests for early detection of
certain cancers such as breast cancer and cervical cancer, then it may save a lot on very
expensive treatment later on.

Individuals should also always save for the future. Lifespan is increasing but the period of
earning is comparatively limited. Nobody knows how long he would live, but the age of
retirement is generally fixed. One cannot work indefinitely. Therefore, during one’s earning
span, one has to put aside enough money for the later years, when it will be impossible to
work anymore. Further, the requirements in old age are sometimes more than a person's
needs during the period of his youth. Deteriorating health translates into higher medical bills
and hospital charges. Being weak and infirm, one needs to spend more on commuting. People
will need to hire assistants to help in the house.

To sum up, it is imperative that people and countries plan wisely for the future. If one has
saved enough, one can sit back and enjoy peace and comfort in one’s later years and even
witness the smile of joy on the faces of one’s children. If countries plan well for the future,
everyone would have a better tomorrow.

Plan followed:
Intro: Agree
Para 1: Why the present is important
Para 2: Why nations should think about the future
Para 3: Why peoples should think about tomorrow
Conclusion: Reiterate opinion
388. As housing is a basic need for people, governments should
provide free housing for everyone who cannot afford it. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

It is believed by some that to tackle homelessness, governments have the obligation to

provide free homes to everyone. While it is the onus of the government to ease the life of
people, I disagree that it should provide free housing to all as it would not be a practical and
sustainable solution to homelessness and would annoy the taxpayers.

First of all, if government started providing homes to all the people, it would imbalance the
economy. The government has so much on its shoulders. Providing basic education and
healthcare and maintaining other infrastructure of the country, is also the onus of the
government. Moreover, the taxpayers would not be happy about it as their money, which
they pay as taxes, would be helping some people who may be unemployed just to get
government benefits. Finally, if people knew they would get free housing, they would stop
working hard and become complacent. Such a policy would not be good for the economy of
any country.

Undoubtedly, it is the responsibility of the governments to improve the living standards of

the poorer sections of the society. For example, it can offer low cost housing to people below
the poverty line. In India, for example, the government has launched several schemes to
provide housing and employment to people. Although the country still faces these problems,
the situation has improved considerably in recent years. This is a clear indication that political
willpower and proper governance can improve the economic status of a country and its
people.

To sum up, it is difficult for governments to provide free housing to all its citizens. Of course,
the governments have a role to play in easing the problem of homelessness, but cannot, and
should not provide free housing to all.

Plan followed:
Intro: I do not agree
Para 1: Reasons
Para 2: how good governance can help ease the situation
Conclusion:
389. People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they
belong to than other factors. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

It is believed by some that age of a person determines the shopping habits of a person. I
believe that besides age, there are numerous other factors, which have equal impact on how
and why people buy things.

Undoubtedly, age is an important factor affecting people’s shopping. A consumer does not
buy the same products or services at 20 years and at 50 years. His lifestyle, activities, hobbies
and habits evolve throughout his life. Accordingly, his shopping needs also change. For
example, during his life, a consumer could change his diet from unhealthy products, such as
fast foods, to a healthier diet to avoid health problems. His clothing preferences also would
change with age. Therefore, age does affect the shopping habits.

Another factor, which is as important as age, is the socioeconomic status of the person. The
upper strata of society, is very brand conscious. The middle and lower income groups have to
see their pocket. Brands are like sour grapes for them. Peer pressure is another important
element, which controls purchasing choices. If one friend has an I-phone, the other also buys
the same. Advertisements, which keep bombarding people with info about any product, also
affect consumerism.

Furthermore, gender is another factor which determines the shopping habits. In general, men
have a different attitude about shopping than women do. Their personal needs are also
different. The clothes, toiletries, accessories etcetera, all requirements are different. Finally,
there are individual differences. Two consumers can be similar in age, personality, gender,
and so on but still purchase very different products.

To conclude, it can be reiterated that shopping habits depend on age, gender, financial status,
family, friends and many other factors equally. To label any one of these factors, as the most
important would be wrong.

Plan followed:
Intro: Disagree
Para 1: Influence of age
Para 2: Socio-economic status
Para 3: Gender
Conclusion: Reiterate opinion
390. There are an increasing number of people who do not know
their neighbours. What causes this situation? How to solve it?

It is undeniable that in today’s contemporary society, more and more people are leading self-
centred lives, unaware of who their neighbours are. There are many reasons why people are
not acquainted with their neighbours, but this situation can be rectified with suitable
measures.

The first reason for people not knowing others in their community is longer working hours,
which is due to materialism and the pressures of the highly competitive era of today. The
result is that people get very little time after work and therefore socializing with neighbours
is out of question. The second reason is that our dependence on neighbours has decreased
because of technology. Today through technology people can interact with their family and
friends, so they do not feel the need to interact with neighbours.

The final reason is the change in people’s entertainment sources and leisure activities. Earlier,
neighbours used to meet after work hours and chat and play with each other, but now all the
recreational activities are at home only such as watching TV and surfing the net. Similarly,
earlier, people did shopping from local small shops where one could accidentally bump into
neighbours, but now online shopping has even deprived people of such accidental collisions.

The solutions are not simple but the onus is largely on people themselves. To begin with,
people should try to achieve a work life balance. For example, they should take time off on
festivals and celebrate them together with their neighbours. In addition, technology itself can
provide a solution, as neighbours can use social networking apps to connect with each other.
However, again people have to make an effort to use these apps to connect. Lastly, local
authorities should make sure that every community has places like parks, gyms and pools,
where neighbours can meet and spend time together.

To summarise, the decrease in neighbourliness can be attributed to a range of factors like

longer working hours, technology and change in people’s leisure choices and this trend can
only change if people make a conscious effort to do so.

Plan followed:
Intro:
Para 1: Reasons
Para 2: Reasons
Para 3: Solutions
Conclusion:
391. Intelligence is the most important quality for a leader. Do you
agree or disagree?

There are several qualities a good leader must have, and intelligence is just one of those
virtues. While intelligence is an important characteristic of a good leader, I disagree that it is
the most essential quality.

Admittedly, intelligence is needed to be good at any work, and in any field. People need to
have good knowledge and awareness for any work they specialize in. However, intelligence is
not the most important quality needed by a good leader because any single trait is not enough
to be a good leader. It has to be a blend of many traits. For instance, an analyst in any field
has an immense knowledge about his field of work and can work very well with data to
improve processes. However, all the analysts cannot become leaders.

To further add to it, there are many other characteristics that make someone a front-runner.
Some abilities like good interpersonal skills, communication and oratorical skills are essential,
as it is only through these abilities that a leader can inspire, motivate and encourage his/her
team or followers on the path of success or progress. In addition, people seek honesty,
integrity and positivity in leaders, be it a politician, a team manager or a project leader. If any
of these attributes is missing in a person, he/she cannot be an effective leader. A very good
example of such a leader is late Dr. Abdul Kalam, who was not only a genius in his field of
work, but also a very good orator, he was honest and inspires the youth of India, even after
his demise.

To conclude, it can be reiterated that intelligence alone cannot be deemed as the most
important attribute of a good leader. It is an amalgamation of several characteristics that
make and define a virtuous and respectable leader.

Plan followed:
Intro – Disagree
Para 1 – Any single trait is not enough. A blend of many traits is
Para 2 – Other traits required
Conclusion:
392. The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown
in the popularity of fashions in clothes and other consumer goods.
Do you agree or disagree?

Undoubtedly, in the contemporary society most people are following the same fashions and
buying the same consumer goods. The given statement implies that because people want to
copy each other, we have similar fashion and similar things. However, I disagree with the
statement. I believe that this similarity is because we all have access to the same clothes and
the same material things, and not because we want to imitate each other.

To begin with, widespread purchase of the popular consumer products is not because people
want to imitate one another, but because they have the knowledge of the best things
available around the globe. They can compare things and check the reviews and then choose
to buy anything if it suits their pocket or needs. People do not buy anything just because the
other person has it. For example, the Apple I-phone is widely accepted and used by an
increasing number of people around the world due to its extraordinary functions and ease of
use.

Secondly, people wear similar clothes because these are comfortable and not because they
want to imitate others. Even after watching the fashion shows on TV, people do not rush out
to wear all that stuff. They buy and wear only what is comfortable to them and suits them
and not because others are wearing the same clothes. For instance, jeans and T-shirts are
worn all over because they are the most comfortable clothes for casual wear. So, even though
it looks as if everyone is wearing similar clothes because of a tendency to copy one another,
it is actually not so.

It cannot also be denied, that there is a tendency among people to feel wanted and a part of
a group. This is because man is, after all, a social animal and so he does what everyone else
does. If he does not wear what is the fashion of the day, he feels out of place, or may even be
ridiculed by others. Therefore, to some extent it can be said that people imitate each other,
which can be reflected in what they wear or do.

To sum up, I reiterate my opinion that the popularity of fashion is the irreversible tendency
brought about by advanced technology, which has led to the economic and cultural
integration and only partly due to the so-called tendency to copy.

Plan followed:
Intro: Disagree
Para 1: first reason
Para 2: second reason
Para 3: Final reason
Conclusion:
393. Ambition is an important character for people who want to be
successful in life. How important is it? Is it a positive or negative
characteristic?

One of the most important qualities associated with success is ambition. Although some
people see it is as a negative attribute, I believe that ambition is an extremely important
quality.

There are many reasons why being ambition is important. Firstly, ambition provides the
energy required to achieve goals. Life is full of challenges and things are not handed out, but
rather require significant hard work and efforts. In other words, ambitious people do not lose
spirit when facing challenges, and remain motivated even during tough times. Secondly,
ambition makes people confident. When people achieve goals, they gain the confidence to
take on even more difficult tasks. Every time they fulfil their goals, they are inspired to achieve
more. In fact, I believe that nothing great in life can happen without ambition. Finally,
ambitious people are happier. There is no greater joy or happiness in life than the satisfaction
of achieving goals and ambition makes this possible.

Admittedly, many people mistrust and fear ambition. Ambitious people are seen as
manipulative and willing to harm others to achieve their goals. However, I think it is not
ambition and instead lack of moral values and ethics, which is the culprit. Ambition can lead
to both good and bad and it all depends on whether people are able to rein-in their negative
tendencies. On the other hand, people without ambition take very little risk in life and as a
result achieve nothing. They have no dreams, no vision, no direction and, therefore, they get
nowhere. Thus, I believe it is better to be ambitious.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that ambition is one of the most important qualities in
life and it doesn’t deserve the negative image that it frequently gets.
Plan followed:
Intro:
Para 1: importance of ambition
Para 2: when ambition can be bad
Conclusion:
394. Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence
on the world. Other people, however, believe that scientists have
the greatest influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some individuals hold the opinion that politicians have more influence on people’s lives,
whereas others say the scientists have made a bigger contribution than politicians. In this
essay both perspectives will be discussed. I believe that the role of both is equal, albeit
different.

Those who say that government office-bearers have more effect on people, give their reasons
as follows. Firstly, politicians enforce laws to maintain social harmony in the country. These
legislators represent the common man and do their best so that no one is devoid of their
fundamental rights. Secondly, they represent their countries in matters where global co-
operation is needed. They have the power to change the standing of their nation in the whole
world.

On the other hand, the main reason why some people say that scientists have played a great
role is that they have bettered our life through research in different fields like medicine,
electricity, automobiles. It would not be not wrong to say that today, the impact of scientists
is there in every field. The contribution of scientists in the field of communication has shrunk
the whole planet Earth into a global village. Because of scientists, education has reached the
remotest corners of the world.

I believe that the role of scientists and politicians cannot be compared. Both have had a
profound influence on the lives of people in their own respective ways. To do their jobs well,
scientists and politicians must operate in very different settings, but it is also important that
they act together to improve the lives of people. In many ways their roles are interdependent.
Scientists may not have been able to achieve all that much without the funding by the
governments. Similarly, the politicians decide which research should be funded more than
others. So, the roles of both are equally important and incomparable.

To sum up, politics and science are two endeavours that have fundamentally different aims.
Both have equivalent and profound impact on the lives of the common man.

Plan followed:
Intro: Equal roles
Para 1: Role of politicians
Para 2: Role of scientists
Para 3: Own view
Conclusion: Both have equivalent and profound impact

Written by: Indroop Singh (Task seen in India 26/9/2020)

395. A hundred years ago, people thought that human race was
steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems this is not
certain in all situations. In which areas do you think we have made
important progress nowadays? In which areas do you think we still
need to make progress?

Due to the growth of science and technology the world we live in today has changed beyond
recognizable limits, to what it was a hundred years ago. This essay shall look into some areas
in which we have made progress, and the areas in which we still have a lot to do.

On the one hand, the two main areas where the world has made important progress is
transport and communication ,and agriculture. In the field of communication, distance is no
longer a barrier and people can connect with anyone living in any part of the world through
mobile phones and the internet. Similarly, air travel has made it possible to travel around the
world in a matter of hours instead of days or months. In agriculture, the recent technologies
like genetic modification, vertical farming have ensured that there is no shortage of food. In
addition, the quality of food grown is better today because of reduction in the use of
pesticides and harmful chemicals(organic farming).

On the other hand, the two main areas where a lot of progress is still needed are
environmental protection and healthcare. Today, the air in cities is a lot more polluted than
before and the landfills are overflowing with plastic and other harmful wastes. Furthermore,
many plants and animals are becoming extinct because of human activities like deforestation.
In healthcare, although scientists have found cures for many diseases, there are still
treatments for many ailments like cancer and AIDS that still evade us. The recent COVID
pandemic has also highlighted our shortcomings and how much progress still needs to be
made. Even developed countries like the US and Italy have lost precious lives despite having
the best medical facilities.

To conclude, the human race has made a lot of progress in the last hundred years, but there
are still many areas in which further work is needed.

Plan followed:
Intro:
Para 1: The growth in medical science
Para 2: Revolutionary developments in the transport and communication sector
Para 3: There are still many sectors where we have to work further
Conclusion:
396. Most countries want to improve standard of living through
economic development. However, others think social values are
lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic
development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is irrefutable that most countries focus on economic development for raising the living
standard of its citizens, but it is also true that there is social cost to this
development. Although there are a few drawbacks to economic development, the benefits
are far more.

Admittedly, economic development can lead to loss of social values. Primarily, in the quest
for raising their living standard, people fail to maintain work life balance and this not only
affects family relationships but also social harmony. Economic development is also associated
with a rise in materialism and consumerism. In effect, people start defining success from a
financial standpoint and material possessions rather than one’s impact on society. This means
that people stop caring about social welfare or helping the poor and focus only on getting
rich.

However, there are many benefits of economic development. Firstly, due to economic
development businesses earn more revenues and profits and they also pay higher taxes to
the government. In effect, the government is able to spend more on services like healthcare
and education and thus it raises literacy rates and increases people’s life expectancy. More
tax revenues also mean that the government is able to spend more on social welfare
measures and bring more people out of poverty.

Secondly, as people become more affluent, they consume more products and services and
this directly enhances their quality of life. In addition, as people buy more products, firms also
hire more employees to meet the increased demands. This leads to reduction in
unemployment. Finally, economic development increases the status of the country, in terms
of its political clout and trading power. A good example is the rise of China in the past two
decades.

Summing up, there is no doubt that economic development comes with its own share of
problems, but its advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages.

Plan followed:
Intro: the cons of economic advancement outweigh its pros
Para 1: Disadvantages
Para 2: Advantages of economic development
Para 3: Advantages of economic development
Conclusion:
397. Many people believe that scientific research should be
carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private
companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
opinion?
Scientific research is very important for the economic and social development of any country.
While I agree that some critical areas of research like health and defence should be only in
the hands of the government, in all other areas private companies should be handed over the
research.

There are many reasons why research into critical areas should be publicly funded. To begin
with, private companies are profit-oriented. In other words, they invest in research with the
main aim of making money on their investment even if it goes against the general public
interest. To cite an example, many drug manufacturers have been caught creating artificial
medicine shortages even at the cost of public health to earn a premium.

Furthermore, there are some other areas, which are better left off in the hands of the
government like defense, atomic energy etcetera because these areas are pivotal to a
country’s security. Research only in the hands of private organizations could be detrimental
for the country. Private companies tend to neglect certain areas, which are not so lucrative.
A case in point being Ebola vaccination, as Ebola is third world disease with people lacking the
financial capacity to pay huge prices, research on it was neglected for a very long time.
Compare this with potentially less threatening, developed world diseases like diabetes and
obesity, where considerable amount of money has been spent.

I believe that to expect government to be solely responsible for research would be wrong too.
To begin with, private companies do researches more efficiently because they are profit
driven. Every dollar is spent wisely to ensure maximum benefits and every resource is used
effectively to avoid waste. Also, government has so many priorities like healthcare, education
and so on. Thus, it is financially constrained. Barring private companies from research would
slow down innovation and ultimately progress. Governments can invest more in critical and
neglected areas and also subsidize the final products like medicines even if private companies
do the research. India has recently done so for stents bringing down their cost considerably.

To conclude, governments and private companies should be active in scientific research.

However, some critical areas should only be reserved for the government.

Plan followed:
Intro: Both the governments and private companies should be involved in scientific researches.
Para 1: Why scientific researches should be done by the government
Para 2: Another reason why the government should do scientific research
Para 3: Why private companies should also do the research
Conclusion:
Written by: Indroop Singh
398. Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as
an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what
extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like
to see in the new century?

Although there are several serious problems affecting the world today, many people are
positive about mankind’s future. There are many changes I would like to see. While I think
they will not be easy, I am hopeful and optimistic that they can be brought about.

The first change I would like to see in this century is that everyone should be treated equally
irrespective of their race, religion, caste, background or physicality. People should not be
judged or discriminated against on the basis of their appearance or their financial status.
Secondly, the environment should also be clean and free from pollution. This includes
everything from the air people breathe, the water people drink and soil people grow their
crops in.

In addition, basic necessities like clear drinking water, electricity, a good education and a
quality healthcare should be available to all the people. I believe that only when all these
basic needs are met, individuals can reach their full potential. Finally, I would like to see
advancements in healthcare like treatments and cures for cancers and other fatal diseases
such as AIDS. In fact, the recent Covid pandemic has made it abundantly clear that medical
innovations are the need of the hour.

Achieving all this might seem overoptimistic and it would be challenging to bring about these
changes, but they are possible. The biggest proof for this is the past century’s achievements.
A century ago, no one could have imagined air travel, computers, internet communication
or even household appliances like televisions and microwaves, but now people take all these
things for granted. Despite the magnitude of the problems today and the enormity of change
required, I trust human ingenuity and capacity for innovation to deliver.

To sum up, there are many developments I envision for the 21st century and I am positive in
mankind’s ability to achieve them despite the hurdles.

Plan followed:
Intro: I am an optimistic person and I believe there will be many beneficial changes which I would like
to see in the 21st century.
Para 1: Changes I would like to see
Para 2: More Changes
Para 3: why I am optimistic that changes can be made
Conclusion: Reiterate
 399. The number of people interested in cosmetic surgery is
increasing in order to improve their physical appearance. Why do
people go for operations to change the way they look? Do you
think it is a positive or a negative development?

Cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular among people all across the world
as everyone desires to look perfect. There are several reasons for people undergoing cosmetic
surgery. While there are certain advantages of this trend, I consider it to be a negative
development on the whole.

One of the most common reasons why more and more people are undergoing cosmetic
surgery is the influence of the media. Movies and celebrities have set impossible beauty
standards, and these are nearly impossible to achieve without plastic surgery. Another reason
for causing people and especially adolescents to go for such surgeries is bullying and body-
shaming by peers. Bullying has an effect on the psychological functioning of people and this
in turn increases their desire for cosmetic surgeries.

There are definitely a few advantages of growing popularity of such surgeries. To begin with,
it increases people’s self-confidence and esteem. In other words, when individuals think they
look good, they become more outgoing and social. Furthermore, Cosmetic surgery can have
health benefits as well. For example, there are circumstances where rhinoplasty not only
improves the appearance of a patient’s nose, but also makes it much easier for the individual
to breathe by clearing the air passages of the nasal cavity.

However, I also believe that the drawbacks of cosmetic surgery can be much more severe.
Firstly, cosmetic surgeries are expensive, and this means that they are unaffordable for many
people. In effect, this leads to people taking loans for such surgeries and going into debt.
Secondly, cosmetic surgeries are addictive, and some people go for multiple surgeries in a
quest to achieve their perfect body shape. Multiple procedures can have negative effects on
an individual's muscles and skin. Finally, such surgeries are creating a culture of vanity. The
young generation today has a very limited perception of beauty, and they forget that the
inner beauty is what actually matters.

To sum up, although there are some upsides to the increasing popularity of cosmetic
surgeries, I consider its downsides far too many to consider it a positive development.

Plan followed:
Intro: largely positive
Para 1: Reasons
Para 2: How it is positive
Para 3: How it is negative
Conclusion: Reiterate opinion

400. Today, many people rely on the internet to diagnose and cure their own health
problems instead of seeing a doctor. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or
negative development?
Nowadays people use the internet to self-diagnose their ailments instead of seeing a doctor. I
think cost, time and convenience are the main reasons for this change. I believe web diagnosis
can be inaccurate and relying on it for curing health problems is dangerous.

The main reason why people have turned to the internet for curing their health problems is
that it’s a much cheaper way of getting a diagnosis. Doctor appointments cost more money
than what millions of people can afford and may involve unnecessary tests which are also very
expensive. The second reason is that seeing a doctor is time-consuming, so people prefer
finding information on the internet rather than waiting hours in clinics and hospitals. Finally,
modern technologies like search engines, smartphones, social networks, etc. have made it very
convenient to get this information.

I believe relying on the internet for health advice and reaching a medical diagnosis based on
that is a negative development. To begin with, information on internet is not regulated and
some websites can have inaccurate or outdated information. Not only that, some people
intentionally post manipulative information on the internet for their benefit. Vulnerable people
can trust these misleading sites and adopt beliefs that not only conflict with regular medical
practices but do nothing to improve their health.

Another drawback of web diagnosis is that after researching their symptoms online people
may develop unnecessary fears which is not good for their mental health. Sometimes
symptoms can be due to a minor passing illness, but people tend to latch on to the worst-case
scenario and think that it’s something serious. Moreover, improper self-treatment or wrong
diagnosis can aggravate the situation and people may get even sicker.

To conclude, there are many reasons why people have turned to the web to diagnose and cure
health problems but there are a lot of downsides to this that can be hazardous for their health.

Plan followed
Intro:
Para 1: Reasons
Para 2: Negatives
Para 3: More negatives
Conclusion: