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‘Some young people like to copy the behaviour and clothes of famous people. Why might this be the case? What problems might it cause? ‘Each generation has its own stars and fashion icons. The young often look up to these people and like to ‘copy their style. This essay will consider the reasons for this and the problems it may cause. There are several reasons why young people aspire to be like the popular stars of their day. Firstly, this tends to happen when children are developing into young adults, and becoming more aware of their identity. Some have an innate sense of their own style but it takes most young people years to develop this same confidence. Until then, the need to fit in is very strong, and so itis not surprising that they should copy the stars that they, and all of their friends, look up to. It is also possible that teenagers want to be different to their parents. Therefore, copying the famous may be a way for young people to conform as well as to rebel. ‘Nevertheless, this phenomenon can create problems. The famous like to stand out, and their fashion choices can be unorthodox. Attempting to copy this could cause conflict in the home. especially ifthe young people concerned come from a very conservative background. In addition, the famous now tend, to be very active on social media and many document their daily life and activities. f these celebrities ‘make poor choices, this may mean that young people are encouraged to copy unhealthy behaviour, ‘such as smoking, or following an extreme diet. Thus, the celebrities in question may not be the best of role models. In conclusion, wanting to be like their heroes is a normal part of development, and may help teens establish their own identity. Although it can sometimes cause conflict, thankfully itis something that they eventually grow out of. (296) ‘Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities (for example, helping at home or at work). Others believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. ‘Children are constantly leaming and developing. Some people believe this should include leaming how to work and be responsible, while others disagree. There are pros and cons to both views. ‘Some children have no responsibilities within the home when their school day is over. These children earn how to relax from an early age. As a result, they are more likely to develop into adults who are also very relaxed about life. However, although this may seem ideal, itis also possible that, as children, they will become bored and lack self-discipline. Although some might enjoy spending time outside with their friends, how many would simply sit watching TV, or playing computer games? Consequently, as adults, they may be unmotivated or even irresponsible. This level of freedom would certainly affect a child's development. In contrast, children who are given responsibilty from an early age would develop in a very different way. Even young children can be given simple daily chores. In this way, they learn to be responsible for themselves and not expect others to do things for them. Those who help their parents at work, for ‘example in a family restaurant or shop, would also surely learn a great deal about life. Nevertheless, this {idea can be taken too far. Children who are forced to work from a very young age can miss out on ‘education because of this, and experience many of the stresses of adult lif, Therefore, sensible limits, (on this type of work are needed, Inmy view, there are benefits to both approaches. tis important for all children to know how to relax and ‘enjoy life, but also to balance this by being responsible when necessary. In this way, they are more likely 0 grow into well-rounded adults with a healthy work-life balance. (299) ‘Nowadays, sports stars can earn a great deal of money from advertising expensive sporting goods and other products. What problems might this cause? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? ‘Sports and advertising are now very closely linked. Thus, when we think of famous sports stars, we often inevitably think of the brand of clothing they wear. This can cause problems but also has a positive effect. (Once they reach a certain level, sports stars or teams are offered generous sponsorship deals. This ‘means that they receive large sums of money in retum for advertising different companies. They are siven these contracts because oftheir fans, many of whom are very young and want to copy them. AS the products they endorse tend to be luxury goods, or expensive sports equipment, this puts pressure on families to spend money they may not have. Moreover, the most popular sports are now associated with ‘advertisements for betting and gambling, and many people are concerned about the impact this has on young sports fans. Thus, the problems connected to such advertising should not be overlooked. (On the other hand, there are several positive effects. Firstly, without advertising, itis unlikely that we would have the level of sport that exists today. Sponsorships allow modern-day sportsmen and women to focus on their sport instead of juggling practice with a more traditional job. This in tum encourages ‘more young people to play sport, and gives those who are talented enough a chance to turn their passion into a lucrative career. In fact, there have been several cases in football where children from very poor areas have transformed their lives thanks to sport. Therefore, there are clear benefits for sport ‘and sports professionals. In conclusion, advertising sponsorships allow sports people and sport itself to thrive. Although the type of products that can be advertised do need regulation, on the whole, | believe this is @ positive development. (291) Working long hours causes a great deal of stress and can be very bad for the health. The government ‘must find a way to reduce this type of stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ‘Stress from overwork is @ key factor in public health. Some believe the government should do something about this. This essay will discuss whether this type of intervention is necessary. Longer working hours and higher levels of stress are caused by a combination of factors. Firstly, there is ‘now greater competition for jobs, which means that employers can pressure workers to achieve more within their working week. Often, this can only be done by working longer days; if workers refuse, they can easily be replaced. Secondly, developments in mobile technology have created an expectation that ‘problems will be dealt with immediately. For these reasons, the office now extends into the home, and ‘ld ideas, such as working ‘9 to 5', no longer exist in many jobs. Consequently, more and more workers ‘now report feeling exhausted. Clearly, employees are not receiving the support they need. While working conditions have changed enormously, in many countries, employment regulations have ‘not. Some people may argue that the government can do litle to help. However, several countries have already managed to address these problems. In one instance, the working week was officially reduced to 4 days. This was intially done as an experiment to gauge the impact on businesses and workers, but the result was a success. The workers were not only more relaxed but also more productive, and stil able to ‘meet their targets. However, it seems unlikely that businesses would make changes like this unless they ‘were forced to do so. This shows that governments do have an important role to play in the way employees are treated. {In conclusion, much of the stress now felt by workers comes from the faster pace of life and work, and, ‘companies should help employees deal with this. | completely agree that governments should act on behalf of workers to force this change. (307) ‘Some experts believe itis better for animals to live in zoos where they are safe and are given all the food they need. Do you think that living in zoos has more advantages or more disadvantages for animals? Large 200s can be found in most parts of the world. Many, though not all, ae established to take care of ‘animals. This can have both advantages and disadvantages for the animals concemed. Zo08 can have clear benefits for animals. Firstly, they are given food, shelter, and protection. The need {or these is growing due to urban development, which reduces the habitat of many species. Many are ‘also killed on new roads that are built across their normal hunting grounds. In addition, protection is ‘needed from poachers, who can make large sums of money from the sale of furs or tusks. Through their ‘conservation programmes, 2008 offer protection for endangered species, who are often those most at tisk from all of these issues. Therefore, places like this represent a crucial lifeline for many animals. Nevertheless, there are also disadvantages. Although the best animal parks try to replicate the natural habitat of each species, they cannot achieve this for larger creatures, or those adapted to life in a

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