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1、The best way to stay fitSome believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Essay:It is my opinion that individuals should subscribe to a gy
2、m or other types of health clubs instead of counting on daily activities for losing weight. This essay presents arguments on both sides, but leans in favor of my initial statement.Looking first at the case supporting health clubs; many people point out that advice from experts is essential to dramat
3、ically improving their fitness. When individuals become overweight, it can be difficult to identify the root cause by themselves. However, experts can easily find out via an interview or questionnaire, and provide tailored suggestions, such as changing one, s diet or increasing one, s muscle mass. I
4、ndeed, it is common that some gym-subscribers achieve targeted weight-loss within a month or so and regret counting on their own methods, which did not make any difference in spite of sacrifices.Turning to the other side of the argument; those who keep in shape by everyday activities maintain that c
5、hanging one s habit is the key to generating great outcomes in the long run. They are well aware that even though a daily effort makes only an imperceptible difference, it amounts to a striking difference over time. Additionally, daily physical activities have an advantage in being integrated into o
6、ne1 s lifestyle. This is because they do not take much time, and the effort required is not noticeable, while going to a gym and lifting weights are not only time consuming but also requires a concentrated effort over a short period of time. To illustrate this, the latest survey in Japan discovered
7、that seniors who walk more than two hours a day keep their shape better than seniors who spend their time indoors.To summarize, the choice is fundamentally between counting on professional advice or one s own daily habits. In my opinion, professional advice can be a game changer for those who are su
8、ffering from obesity. Thus, I prefer subscribing to a gym or health club.Learn practical skills at schoolMany feel that students today should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance and managing a bank account. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Essay:An increasing number of pe
9、ople advocate that educational focus at school should be shifted to practical subjects instead of traditional ones. I completely agree with this idea as the benefit of traditional curriculums are becoming less enticing, while developing financial literacy could be useful to many individuals.Achievin
10、g higher academic grades at schools is becoming less beneficial. A couple of decades ago, it was considered a common way to secure stable employment. This is because large corporations preferred to hire job-seekers with an excellent educational history. However, current society has been transforming
11、 at a dramatic rate due to advanced technology, and it has become easier to be self-employed, while large corporations have found it difficult to adapt to this industrial shift. For example, a number of YouTubers who may not have studied hard at school are making fortunes. At the same time, it is of
12、ten the case that Japanese traditional corporations are calling for early retirement with many of their services and products replaced by new technology.Among many practical skills, developing financial skills can significantly improve the quality of one s life. As the financial budgets of the major
13、ity of people are limited, they need to make meticulous plans to manage to pay a wide range of invoices upon life events, such as marriage, parenting, and caring for the elderly. Sometimes, this planning can be more important than one1 s salary. Indeed, the latest survey in Japan discovered that tho
14、se who earn more than 100,000 dollars are more likely to go bankrupt compared to those who earn between 80,000 and 100,000 dollars. The primary reason for this phenomenon was that those who earn more than 100,000 dollars overestimate their salaries that are not guaranteed forever, and risk huge mort
15、gages.To summarize, I believe incorporating practical subjects into school curriculums is desirable in terms of adapting to changing circumstances and the necessity of sufficient financial literacy.Part-Time EmploymentIn many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some think thi
16、s is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.Essay:It is my opinion that teenagers should be focused on studying without seeking part-time employment. This essay presents arguments on both sides, but leans in favor of my initial statement.Looking first
17、at the case of supporting part-time employment; a large number of teenagers who have work experience state that it became a formative experience in realizing what kind of abilities are required by society. In their workplaces, they are treated the same way as more mature employees, and expected to p
18、erform the same quality of service. When young staff do not meet this expectation, they receive feedback from their senior colleagues for their improvement. For example, teenage crews at McDonald1 s tend to realize the importance of abiding by corporate manuals to ensure the flavor of hamburgers, pr
19、ompt delivery, and providing a pleasant impression to customers. This experience nudges them to forge a professional mindset and develop useful soft skills.Turning to the other side of the argument; others argue that teenagers must be focused purely on studying. They believe academic grades in high
20、school have a significant impact on their future careers, and chances of securing stable employment can be enhanced by intense studying. In this context, studying can be considered a wise investment, as a significant portion of one1 s lifelong income is earned by permanent jobs rather than part-time
21、 jobs. To illustrate this, the latest surveys in Japan discovered that there was a striking correlation between educational history and lifelong salaries. The deciding factor was the level of university, the enrollment of which depends on academic capabilities in teenagerhood.The choice is fundament
22、ally between developing occupational skills at in adolescence versus investing in lifelong career opportunities. I believe teenagers should think about their lifelong plan and not develop occupational skills in haste. Therefore, I disagree with the premise that teenagers should seek part-time employ
23、ment.Relationships in the workplaceSome people like to spend their leisure time after work with co-workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.Essay:It is my opinion that private relationships and professional one
24、s should be separated, while others prefer to spend their free time with their colleagues. This essay presents arguments on both sides, but leans in favor of my initial statement.Looking first at the case supporting the separation of relationships; many managers point out that close, private relatio
25、nships can generate inequality in their workplaces. People tend to overvalue the work done by their favorite colleagues, while never appreciating colleagues who they may not be on such good terms with. This inequality can render companies dysfunctional as employees may eventually realize that their
26、professional outputs were not the primary factor of their evaluation. It is widely acknowledged in Japan that when entrepreneurs designate their family or close friends as the head of business projects, chances of failure are extremely high. The primary reason is that talented employees cannot endur
27、e being supervised by less competent superiors and end up resigning from their positions.Turning to the other side of the argument; gregarious employees tend to create comfortable atmosphere by holding a range of social activities including heavy drinking. They believe developing a private relations
28、hip is a vital bonding process and develops trust. It is also seen as a protective measure to prevent them from receiving harsh criticisms upon making egregious mistakes. They are well aware that the deeper they develop their relationships, the more tolerable they become to each other. According to
29、the latest studies, those who do not have confidence in their professional abilities are more engaging in bonding with their colleagues through private activities. This suggests that building private relationships is like building a safety net.To summarize, the choice is fundamentally between ensuri
30、ng equality in the workplace versus creating a mutually tolerable atmosphere. I believe professional outputs must be prioritized over private relationships, which are irrelevant to corporate performance, and espouse the separation of professional and private relationships.School BudgetSome believe t
31、hat money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Essay:It is my opinion that educational institutions should secure generous budgets for teachers, while others may argue that per
32、formance of computers must be prioritized. This essay presents arguments on both sides, but leans in favor of my initial statement.Looking first at the case supporting competitive salaries for teachers; a large number of schools hiring talented teachers state that offering attractive salaries is the
33、 key to hiring competent teachers, which in turn leads to better educational outcomes. When sought-after teachers compare the conditions of job offers, remunerations can be a decisive factor. This is because competitive salaries give an impression that their career and personality are highly appreci
34、ated by employers. Additionally, there is little doubt that high salaries benefit employees in term of their personal finance. Indeed, according to the latest survey in Japan, affluent private schools are succeeding in retaining top-tier teachers. As a consequence, students in those schools develop
35、better academic careers and soft skills.Turning to the other side of the argument; digitally savvy principals claim that the cutting- edge computers are vital for students to take advantage of the latest technology. Indeed, sophisticated IT literacy would be an asset for them in the future as a myri
36、ad of employers are seeking IT engineers. This is because new technologies are generating a range of new industries, which need a number of IT engineers to develop services and maintain systems. For example, the jobs to applicants ratio for programmers in Japan has been significantly higher than oth
37、er industries. Thus, even when the majority of job seekers are struggling to find a new job due to recession or other economic factors, most programmers are in a position of choosing the best job among several job offers.To summarize, the choice is fundamentally between the quality of real life teachers versus developing practical IT skills. In my consideration, to address the variety of needs of students, it is better to improve the quality of traditional classes by hiring excellent teachers with competitive salaries.
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