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1. Which of the ways of using animals do you think most important for humans?

a).
It's very common nowadays to state animals as best human's friends. This conclusion can be proven by
the fact that there are many life situations we can rely on animals more than on people surrounding us.
There are many ways of using animals to our advantage: they can provide pleasure, be sort of guide,
way of transport, danger detection, or even source of food. In my opinion security improvement is the
best way of using animals nowadays. In highly qualified organizations there are special sections
responsible for training dogs in order to detect danger. For instance, in police organizations dogs are
used for tracking victims, detecting blood, narcotics etc. That simplifies the entire process. Apart from
that, they can provide better living standards for the blind, guiding them on streets. To sum up, those are
priceless features, superior to human body skills, since animal's organism works way different. Another
useful aspect of the influence animals can have in our lives, we find in the field of chemistry and
medicine industry. Thanks to a line of experiments we invent new kinds of medicine such as vaccines,
antibiotics and related drugs, against common diseases. The drugs that we invent to help humans could
in turn help animals themselves fight their own diseases. However, it's not guaranteed that the tested
animals are always well treated. There are lots of controversial issues related to the way of using
animals to people's benefits. Therefore, the way animals are treated brings up many moral
disadvantages as well.

b).
Pets are good and loyal friends.
Pets, for example dogs and cats, are usually good companions for their owners who treat them as
friends, because they are loyal and faithful, show their affection and always listen patiently to whatever
their owner says to them.

Pets are a source of enjoyment.
Pets provide a lot of enjoyment for the whole family. They are playful creatures, which can be cuddled,
stroked, and their owners can spend time with them in the open air or at home. The whole process of
looking after a pet brings a lot of satisfaction too.

Pets are good for socializing.
Pets make their owners socialize with other pet enthusiasts. People meet others while walking the dog or
attending animal shows. They make new friends and exchange views about their pets. Their pets are a
good reason to talk and break the ice.

Pets teach children responsibility.
Pet animals have a beneficial effect on children. Keeping a pet teaches them positive emotions like
empathy and affection towards living creatures. When they have to look after the animal on a regular
basis, children can also develop a sense of responsibility and duty.

Pets can substitute children.
Pets may have a therapeutic influence upon their lonely owners, who sometimes treat their animals as
children and in this way satisfy their motherly or fatherly instincts. They stroke them, feed them, talk to
them, buy them various garments or special toys.
In this way, they try to compensate for the lack of their own children.

Pets are good for their owners' health.
Pets bring a lot of health benefits to their owners. They can relieve stress and calm down the person.
By taking a walk and running around with them in the open air, the owner may get a lot of physical
exercise, which helps him or her to keep fit.

c).
Animal experiments allow advancement in the treatment of diseases.
Experimenting on animals helps to develop vaccines against diseases like rabies, mumps or
tuberculosis. In fact, various kinds of antibiotics and cancer treatment rely on animal experiments
because their results are irrefutable.

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Testing new brands of cosmetics or cleaning products on animals only gives profit to their producers. It is
not indispensable to mankind and it brings lots of suffering to living creatures. Frequently animal tests
bring no definitive results.

Animals contribute to life-saving techniques.
The first organ transplant operations and open- heart surgery were carried out experimentally on
animals. They considerably accelerated the introduction of these types of treatment on humans.
Nowadays animals are used in laboratories to test new drugs.
Animals are also living organisms.
Neither artificial tissue nor computer simulation will ever substitute the reaction of a living organism.
Experimenting with animals can provide answers to many research questions.
The life of an animal is less valuable than that of a human being.
Animal biology resembles to a certain extent human biology, but animals are not humans. That is why
they may be employed in conducting experiments that would save human lives.

Animals are also killed for food and sport.
Death during medical research is more justified. We can survive in good health without eating meat,
whereas new medicine equals millions of human lives saved. Cruel sports like hunting or bullfights
annually take away a similar number of animal lives.

New drugs can be tested in different ways.
Even if they are not that accurate, different methods like using cell cultures or synthetic tissue can prove
as effective as animal testing and are sometimes much more convincing. By using statistics to estimate
the effect of a new drug we can reduce the number of deaths of lab animals.

Results of experiments can be misleading.
An animal's response to a particular treatment can be totally different from the reaction of a human
being. This leads to undermining the results and necessities the repetition of the experiment.
Animals should also have the right to live.
Animals feel and suffer the same way as humans do and should be treated with due attention. In the
21st century we should fully realize the harm man is doing to the world of animals and try to stop it.
Animal suffering is unnecessary.
From the moral point of view, killing animals in laboratory experiments is nothing different than murder.
Alternative methods of testing are being improved all the time and should soon replace animal
experiments.

Animals don't suffer much in medical experiments.
Experiments frequently involve the instant death of the animal. Not much pain is felt. Some research
suggests that animals do not feel pain the way humans do. They experience physical discomfort but it is
not exactly physical pain.


2. Leisure interests. What unusual hobbies can you think of? What would you put in the personal
interests section on your CV?
a).
Leisure interests have always been considered as a very important part of our lives. In between our daily
routines, we have got to find the time for ourselves as well. Things that make us feel physically and
mentally comfortable are sort of jogging and rest, even though some activities require much effort. For
example they could give hiking, sky diving or extreme sports like mountain climbing. These activities
consume a lot of energy and are kind of risky to average people, but the adrenaline is the main factor of
participation. Other type of activities you could be passionate about are photography, collecting things
such as postcards, beer cans, stamps etc., reading fantasy books. These activities consist of rather
passive interests.
Firstly, one has to be honest about their particular hobbies even if others considered it weird enough to
cast aside. People are cautious approaching to that issue. A hobby presents a chance of showing the
employer my open state of mind and versatility, which they might value to their own standards. 'Personal
interests' section in my CV points out playing the piano and also the saxophone, an interest in American
culture, English language, swimming and jogging, an obsession with applied electronics and
experimenting with international cuisine. You have to be careful about what you put in your CV.
Companies collect and storage the data from different sources. Everything you write in your CV can leak

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to the internet. Hobbies considered as unique and interesting for you, may not be regarded the same
way by your employer.

b).
Are After-school Activities Good for students?

Nowadays a lot of parents tend to fill their students' free time with a number of various activities. They
enrol the students in art courses, language lessons or encourage them to do a lot of sport. Having after-
school activities certainly has some pros and cons.
To begin with, school cannot fulfil all the needs of a young person. Limited time is devoted to particular
subjects and there are a lot of fields left behind. Learning languages at school can sometimes be
inefficient. Partially it is due to large number of students in the classes, such that the teacher is unable to
pay enough attention to particular students and often there is not enough time for everybody to speak
during the lesson. Besides, additional activities help a student to see which ones bring him or her
satisfaction and to find his or her own path later in life.
However, filling student's free time with many activities does have some clear disadvantages which need
to be taken into consideration. University life is a unique time and shouldn't be destroyed by the
excessive ambition of some parents. Why not to talk with the student about how he or she is feeling
about after-school activities? If he or she complains, parents should talk about this in an open
discussion. The student should be able to speak his or her mind.
In short, it is rather clear that students benefit from additional after-school activities. At the same time,
parents should be aware of the fact that putting too many tasks on their kids is not always sensible.


3. What youth cultures are popular in Poland? What is your attitude to these cultures?

a).
Nowadays young people divide themselves to subcultures that differentiate their views, actions,
appearance and so on. You can easily recognize young people that belong to a specific group. Poland is
well known for the existence of subcultures as: emo, hippies, hipsters, punks, metals, hip hop, rap,
techno, reggae, disco polo. As we can see, most of them follow different trends of music, which then
determine the way they act, special kinds of clothes they wear, colours, hairstyles etc. For instance, rap,
hip hop, techno followers wear loose clothes like sport suits, skate caps, becoming skinheads, and
usually look dangerous. They don't care about what they say in public, most of times show off on the
streets by acting loud, leaving graffiti marks on walls, destroying stuff around. We can meet these people
everywhere in the world, but Polish equivalent for this type of behaviour is called 'dresy'. In addition, they
usually don't have any education. Except these cases, we have reggae supporters that you recognize by
4 main colours they wear: red, yellow, green and black. They have a laid back approach. Emo, punk and
metal subcultures wear dark colours, look grumpy and get to reach as much piercing on their body as it
can take. I don't belong to any youth subculture and I'm truly happy with it. In my view it's completely
pointless to waste your life and time on veering off the style. I noticed those orthodox followers show off
even in front of their own friends within the group which leans towards frequent conflicts. They spend
most of the time together loosing what's valuable in life, skipping education, ending up in jail or in addict
treatment centres. I avoid this type of people and follow my own rules and clothing preferences, and
that's what makes me happy as a person.

b).
Hip-hop is one of the most popular subcultures in Poland. It's a new subculture, but there are many
members in it, which belong to it because of many reasons

– usually because they try to satisfy their

needs - like, for example, need of approval or affiliation, as well as social needs - membership in a youth
group. It has got such determinants as characteristic wear, music, creativity and specific code of image
and behaviour, which are typical for this subculture. The main elements of this culture are: music, break-
dance and graffiti.
In the course of this research endeavour, it has been revealed that the youth can indicate some positive
aspects of membership in this subculture. For example, they can specify which values prefer hip-hop
subculture: believing in God, patriotism, creative and personal development, and so on. They show the
negative aspects as well: vulgarization of language, an attitude towards aggression or violence, and
more. Surveyed young people can specify characteristic elements and system of values, which are
applicable in hip-hop subculture with respect towards the standard values, which organize their way of
conduct, and the other important values, such as family, friendship, work, education, and so on. The last

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conclusion after research is the confirmation of the hypothesis about the differences in perception of hip-
hop among young people identified and unidentified with this subculture. Young people who belong and
to hip-hop subculture, responded to the question in different ways. They answered in an exhaustive
manner as their colleagues who were not members of this group.

Hip-hop music and its subculture are a way for escaping from the block of flats and everyday routine,
bad family relations, as well as the lack of life prospects. Hip-hop seems to be the simplest way of
escaping from stress and frustration, which leads to violence and drug addiction. The creative nature of
this subculture helps young people to have high self esteem and strive for something constructive in their
lives.

It is really important to explore the youth's aspirations, frustrations and expectations. Hip-hop is a voice
of the young generation. It is worth making use of it to enhance the quality of the dialogue between
generations. I'm sure, that our knowledge of hip-hop culture can help build better mutual relations with
the young.

c).
Dresy is a term used in Poland to describe a specific subculture or class of young males. Dresy
stereotypically live in urban - tower blocks or tenement houses. They are usually portrayed as
undereducated, unemployed, aggressive and anti-social. They have partially merged with the hooligan
subcultures, and sometimes attributed to football hooligans.
The term refers to tracksuits, which in Polish is dresy. Blocker (Polish: blokersi - block-people) are
related but not synonymous terms; The term has a pejorative connotation in Polish mass-media.

The following traits are typically attributed to the dresy stereotype:
Taste in music usually encompassing Polish rap, techno or house genres.
They wear tracksuits along with a hoodie and trainers; usually cheap counterfeit imitations of popular
brands. Shaved head, weight lifting in gyms, keeping aggressive dog breeds, such as the Pit Bull or
American Staffordshire Terrier as pets (sometimes used in dog fights).
Their female counterparts often have excessive solarium tans, bleached platinum blonde or pitch black
dyed hair, and wear artificial nails, mini-skirts and crop tops.


d).
Top 11 Youth Subcultures in Poland.
1. Greasers.
The Greaser look

– which was a product of the British Teddy Boy culture – can be summed up by saying

the title of one popular film: Grease. Tight jeans, tight t-shits and slicked back hair presented the cool
look for the boys, whereas the girls' had large but perfect hair. Back then, it was all about looking cool,
juke boxes, milkshake bars and smooching in cars.
2. New Romantic, Glam Rock.
All hail the eighties, where hair was big, bangles were bountiful and synthesizers rocked the airwaves.
The Glam Rockers were all about coloured leggings and leg-warmers, a la Fame, Cyndi Lauper and
Paula Abdul, whereas the New Romantics preferred a darker look, complete with black denim, make-up
for boys and shiny shoes, like The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.
3. Gangsta.
The emergence of rap music saw throngs of young people's jeans get baggier and baggier, and cheap
jewellery increased so much it's a wonder there are not more neck problems. The Gangsta look is still
going strong, with clothing lines feeding the need to wear all things 'street', and icons such as 50 Cent
and Jay-Z carrying on the walk-with-a-limp, show-off-boxers, plaster-on-the-face look like it will never go
out of fashion.
4. Rockers.
In the early sixties, rockers were the rougher, dirtier version of Greasers, but the antithesis to hippies. To
be part of this club, you need a mean-looking motorbike, long hair, tattoos and a curled lip. Indeed, this
was the era where the Hell's Angels were born

– a subculture still going strong today, with all ages and

creeds welcome.
5. Geek Chic.
This style has a recurrence every few years, with the latest one still in full swing

– think Travis from Gym

Class Heroes, Andre 3000, Johnny Depp or Justin Timberlake. You too can achieve this interesting look,

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designed to make the wearer look intelligent yet interesting, by teaming thick-framed glasses (it does not
matter if you need them or not), drain-piped checked trousers with sneakers, and a tucked-in t-shirt.
6. Punks.
Some say punk was born in a small specialist London boutique owned by the eccentric Vivienne
Westwood back in the seventies. In an extreme reaction to the other popular, neatly groomed and tidy
style of the time

– the punk look aimed to shock by combining mismatched patterns, 'work' boots, ripped

denim and lots of safety pins. Combine with a brightly-coloured, starched mo-hawk and a bad attitude,
and there you have one of the most infamous subcultures of all time.
7. Emo.
Radical youth subcultures seem to have died out over time, as there are so many 'types' of people that
almost every combo has been done. Nevertheless, it would seem the emo look could be classed as the
latest new look, even though it does draw comparisons from the Goth and New Romantic looks. Inspired
by bands with long names such as The Day My Dog Went to Town or Fire Eat Boy Eat Lamppost,
morbid youths all over the world decided to wear their hair in extreme side-partings, don neckerchiefs,
black eyeliner, and jeans so tight that they can no longer feel their legs.
8. Grunge.
The nineties brought us nu-wave rave, complete with neon trousers and shell-suits, which people soon
realized was a stupid look. However, it also brought us Kurt Cobain, and with that, a look that was
adopted by millions of people for years following. Long, lank hair, knitted jumpers with holes in and
scruffy jeans became the uniform of choice for grunge-lovers.
9. Hippies.
One of the most iconic looks of all time would have to be that of the hippy. Immortalized by The Beatles,
Twiggy, and anyone that went to Woodstock, this look was all about colour, flower power, corduroys and
looking laid back, man.
10.Goths.
Nobody really knows where Goths came from

– they just happened. They have always been around in

some shape of form and they probably always will be. Just look for the black nail polish, crucifix, bat
tattoos, long dark hair and Cradle of Filth t-shirt.
11.Metallers.
Metallers are a bit smarter than grunge, and more colourful than Goths. They love to thrash out at rock
concerts, only ever wear band t-shirts, have very long hair and wear a chain on their jeans. They started
out in the 80s and early 90s thanks to ACDC and Metallica, and you will find them at the front of most
pits round the world, drinking

– and spilling – cheap beer from a plastic cup.

4. Bullying. How to deal with bullying at schools and cyber-bulling?

a).
Nowadays, abusive behaviour among kids is a very common problem in the current environment.
Parents have to keep an eye on their children even if they have ensured them security in advance. But
the Internet has become a very dangerous place. School can be easily called a second home for kids.
They share moments, experiences, exchange views, learn to handle life together. Many children have a
prejudice against these slower, uglier, obese or shy colleagues who apparently stand out of the crowd.
This is basically the reason of getting back at them through stalking, poking, laughing out loud and
stealing or destroying weaker pupils' personal things. Except physical tools attackers use the Internet for
broadcasting all incriminating materials against their victims or creating embarrassing websites. Victims
go through many awkward and inconvenient moments, so many times without any support from the
family or teachers. These types of behaviour could be changed if only the school association took over.
The positive relationship between students, teachers, administrators, and educational support
professionals is the first step to say no to bullies. Studies have shown that bullying programs set up in
schools with the help and engagements of faculty staff have been shown to reduce peer pressure,
victimization and bullying. Incidences of bullying are noticeably reduced when the students themselves
disapprove of bullying. If any of these are of any help, some pupils can take classes online in order to
avoid bullies at school.

b).

The group may suppress a person's unique talents.
The peer group may exert pressure on its individual members to make them drop hobbies or pursuits
that, in the group's opinion, are not suitable for them. A schoolboy who is exceptionally good at singing

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or dancing is likely to be laughed at by his mates, as these abilities are usually seen as suitable only for
girls. It is likely that the boy will give up the activities and thus cease to develop his unique skills.

You need to sacrifice your individuality.
A group often makes its members abide by some unwritten rules and follow certain patterns of
behaviour. It is expected that a person will act in a way that his or her peers approve of, and all other
ways of conduct are looked down on. If one wants to feel comfortable with his peers, he needs to behave
the way they consider right, which is not always in accordance with his views and preferences.

Peers may encourage you to bad behaviour.
Sometimes people encourage their peers to do things which may be detrimental to them. Such
dangerous behaviours are for example taking drugs and drinking alcohol, and one of the most commonly
given reasons for which young people engage in them is the fact that others do it as well.

Peer pressure encourages unnecessary risk-taking.
Peer pressure often drives individuals to undertake some dangerous activities or actions in order to
prove their qualities to their mates. Some people may want to prove their courage in front of the group by
driving cars extremely fast, breaking law, going to dangerous places, etc, all of which are hazardous
actions which may have serious consequences.

Making independent decisions in the future may get difficult.
If someone is too dependent on other people's opinions and always conforms to his or her mates' views,
it may prove difficult for the person to make autonomous decisions in the future. Lack of self-confidence
and trust in their own abilities may make it very difficult for such people to cope with situations in which
independent decision-making is required.

High expectations of the group put its members under a lot of stress.
Peer pressure causes a lot of stress, and thus may discourage people from taking actions rather than
motivate them. It may happen if the people are unable to meet the expectations of their mates or fail to
keep up with their fellows' achievements. Such failure may lead to frustration and low self-esteem.




5. Tell about your reading habits. How have reading habits of your generation changed?

a).
I'm used to reading a lot of web articles and blogs for the sake of staying up to date with the technology
news and world situation in general. I do it unconsciously every day, as an important part of my day.
Except that, since I'm a student, most of the stuff I read is books and scripts that describe technical
topics. I rarely have time to sit back and relax with adventure books and a mug of coffee because I'm
always running out of time, sadly. Although, whenever I move out from the city which means spending
few hours on the bus or train, I take a book with me so the travelling time runs faster. I think my
generation completely changed the approach to reading books. I remember the times of primary school,
when everyone was so excited about every other school reading; you felt the hunger for knowledge and
imagined stories to talk about - later on. Not anymore. Nowadays we spend eighty percent of the day in
front of the computer, reading stuff in the cloud. We don't want to spend money on new paper book or
stand in a long queue in library; we would rather get the stories online, or purchase them for a lower
price and get them at once on our e-book tablet. I see the influence on myself as well; times change, we
strive for the world modernization, forgetting about the importance of traditional reading habits and
respect for books.


b).
Television Is Making Literature Increasingly Irrelevant in the Modern World.
Some people claim that nowadays the literature has become less and less important to people. This
phenomenon, they argue, is closely connected to the popularity of television. Therefore, we may ask
ourselves if literature is really no longer relevant and if it can totally be replaced by television.
In fact, most important and popular books have been adapted for television. In movies the plot is more
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have real faces and voices. Moreover, it takes less time to watch a movie than to read a book, which is
extremely important in our busy world.
However, literature has been always present throughout history. The need to read a written text seems
to be permanent. Unlike the movies, literature demands the use of imagination. It takes us into an
unknown world, which cannot be shown on the screen. Any attempts to get rid of books have failed,
because literature has always met vital human needs, for instance meditation on various aspects of life.
Surely, it is a misconception that because of the popularity of television in our lives literature has been
disappearing. There may be a tendency to devote less time to books in our societies, but this does not
imply the growing irrelevance of literature.


c).
My Favourite Book

There are some books which you find so engrossing that once you start reading you can't put them down
until you finish. It's never easy to pick your favourite book, but if I had to make a choice I would say that
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by Joanne K

– Rowling, particularly sticks out in my mind.

I think it's mainly because I absolutely adore fantasy books. The world created in literature of that kind is
unreal, imaginary and beautiful and so it helps me forget about reality and everyday life.
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets - is the second part of the saga about the life of a young
wizard - Harry - and the adventures he gets into.
The story begins in the Dursleys' house, where Harry has to live, as his parents were killed by the
dreadful magician Lord Voldemort. Throughout his early life Harry didn't know anything about his magic
skills, but one day Harry got a letter from Hogwart - the School of Magic. Harry spent there a year which
was full of unexpected adventures and strange coincidences. Now he is preparing himself for the next
class.
The plot is really exciting and entertaining. Nothing is predictable; there are many unexpected turns in
the action, which keeps the reader absorbed till the last page. I also appreciate the well-developed
characters, like the Dursleys or professor Dumbledore. Moreover, I find the parodies of our own world
interesting.
All in all, in my view, J.K. Rowling's writing is terrific and I strongly advise everybody to read it. I look
forward to reading the next adventures of Harry Potter.


6. The compulsory vote. Express your opinion.

a).
Democracy is the political system that provides people with the freedom of words and actions, as long as
they agree with the moral law. It is the system that so many people sacrificed, struggled and died for, so
we can live in the country we do now, feeling free and independent. When it comes to election process
we're obligated to take part in it as citizens. It is our right and duty, which when not fulfilled is comparable
to showing disrespect to the martyrs who lost their lives while fighting for the normal system. This duty
stands beside other civil duties, such as taxation, compulsory education. The more people vote, the
more accurately the parliament reflects the will of the electorate and contribution to the society.
Government is like the engine of the system, the mechanism won't work without the fuel and the
participation of all society. People's demand for better living standards inspires politicians to active work.
I hear people complaining about the situation in the country. The arguments coming out of the blue
(when they say there's no sense in pushing people to the polling stations) become irritating. They should
at least go and cast a blank vote, which would be a sign of change in politics, but nevertheless the duty
would be fulfilled.

b).
Pros:
Ensuring enfranchisement
Minorities are traditionally disenfranchised when voting is not compulsory. The people, who are poor,
uneducated, etc., are far less likely to vote. We're an egalitarian society and believe that forcing people
to vote is a reasonable - if somewhat paternalistic - measure to ensure that all groups have a say in the
running of our country.
Ease of voting.

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If voting is not compulsory, there's no need for authorities and employers to make voting easy. Because
it is compulsory, it's made very easy. Electoral authorities visit hospitals, aged care facilities, military
bases, etc., and there are provisions for postal voting, and pre-poll voting. Voting is held on Saturdays to
minimise difficulties with getting away from work.
Increases support for government.
People can't claim well I did not have a say in them getting elected. You may not have voted for the party
that won, but you definitely had every opportunity to have a say. Your fellow citizens, almost certainly
feel that if you chose to vote informally, then it was your choice not to have a say, and you have to live
with the consequences, and have limited right to complain about how things are going.
One may wonder whether our relatively calm political climate - compared to many other countries, and
certainly relative to the US - is at least partly due to the fact that every one of us has to accept a certain
amount of responsibility for the government that we have.

Cons:
Violates the right not to vote
Poles really don't have a rights culture. We don't have a bill of rights, and are far more likely to talk about
our obligations than our rights. Whilst there are some people who resent compulsory voting, most of
them believe their philosophical disagreement is outweighed by the benefit of including minorities, and
only a very tiny minority think compulsory voting should be abolished. We're a pragmatic people, and
don't consider that taking 5 minutes out of our lives every 4 years is a very big imposition.
For those people who have a conscientious objection to voting, they have the option to cast an invalid
vote; the legal obligation is to place a marked ballot in the ballot box, but there's no obligation that the
markings create a valid vote. You can also submit an invalid postal vote with no penalty; the submission
of an invalid postal vote still fulfils your obligation to vote.
Uninformed people vote.
Politicians have been known to bemoan this very phenomenon, but when it comes down to it, democracy
means that everybody should have a say, not just the people that we think deserve a say, even those
who have difficulty getting to a polling booth, or those who haven't studied the issues, or who are biased.
The crux of the issue is this: compelling people to do something that they don't want to do is arguably
unethical. But so is disenfranchising minorities.
The only issue, then, is which is the lesser of two evils.
Western countries should decide that it's more important for minorities to participate, than to give people
the freedom not to have to vote.


C).
Voting is a right and a responsibility. As a citizen of one's country, it is important that you exercise your
right to vote to help ensure that the government officials who are placed into office are the ones that the
people actually voted. For many years in several countries, voting is non-compulsory. This means that
the government does not force its citizens to show up at voting precincts to cast their votes. However,
there are a number of nations that impose mandatory voting. These include Argentina, Australia, Brazil,
Chile, Ecuador, Greece and Singapore, to name a few. Twelve of these nations aggressively enforce the
compulsion of voting, giving penalties and charging fees against those who violate such law.
Now, many people are wondering if compulsory voting is fair not. After all, the whole point of democracy
is giving everyone the freedom to make their own choices, to voice out their opinions. Are you pro- or
anti-compulsory voting? If you haven't made a choice yet, knowing its pros and cons could help you
make an informed decision.

List of Pros of Compulsory Voting
Increase Voter Turnout.
It is not democracy if there is only 50 percent of voter turnout. If only half of the population turns out at
voting precincts at election, it can't be called a democracy. With the number of voters declining year after
year, political analysts and a few citizens fear that there might come a time when it would just be the
candidates' kin, friends and colleagues who will bother to show up.
It Broadens Representation And Legitimacy.
If voting is made mandatory, it will ensure that the government will be represented by a majority of the
population, not just a few individuals. It will also guarantee that members of the society who are not as
politically active will not be neglected. It will also prevent political leaders to claim greater legitimacy.
Lessen The Need For Large Sums Of Money In Campaigns.

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Whether people admit it or not, money plays a significant role in politics. But if compulsory voting
becomes a law, there will be no need for politicians to be backed by billionaires to fund their political
campaigns.
Make Campaigns Broader.
Compulsory voting will assist in not targeting specific subgroups. If it is guaranteed that everyone will
vote, then politicians would stop creating campaigns that are only targeted to certain people. This should
also mean more pressure on politicians to represent the beliefs of all citizens. As a result, determining
the best candidate would be easier.
Promote Political Stability.
Where there is division there is instability. So when a nation has an alarmingly low voter turnout, it could
increase the risk of political instability brought about by crises or leaders with hidden agendas.
Encourage Voters to Better Educate Themselves.
If people are obliged to vote every election, they will most likely want to make the most of their votes. So,
they would want to research more on each candidate to ensure they will be able to make the right
choice. As a result, candidates would be forced to be more transparent about their stance on
controversial issues. Furthermore, better informed voters will be able to determine unrealistic plans,
ensuring fairer decisions in the future.

More Serious Elections
It will make people take elections as well as candidates more seriously. Compulsory voting would
compel the people to be more proactive in building a government that will serve the majority, not only a
few groups. This will lead to a better and more united nation.

List of Cons of Compulsory Voting
Violate Freedom of Choice.
A democratic type of government means that it was built on the basis of respecting basic human
freedoms and rights, particularly free choice. However, it can be violated if voting is made mandatory
because people would not have the freedom to not express their opinion.
Decrease Interest.
It could push individuals who have no interest in taking part of building a government for the people to
vote. Although it could compel the citizens to educate themselves, there is also the possibility that those
who are honestly not interested will be forced to vote. This could push people to choose candidates
randomly, forfeiting the purpose of an election, which is to place deserving people in key positions. In
other words, votes and consequently the budget spent for the polls will go to waste.
Wrong it Punish Those Who Refuse to Vote.
It would be unacceptable and unlawful to punish those who would choose not to vote. It would be a
violation of fundamental rights to punish people who refuse to practice their right to suffrage. Again,
voting is a right, which means that people should have the freedom to choose whether to vote or not.
Besides, imposing penalties or punishment to citizens who have no interest in politics would be unlawful
because: they did not harm anybody; they did not violate anyone's right; they did not break any law.
In the end, it's all about making it fair for all parties involved. If enforcing mandatory voting would violate
people's basic right to not vote, then it would not be a practical law.


7. A greener lifestyle. Discuss lifestyle changes that could benefit the environment. How should
governments make it easier for people to become green?

a).
People are becoming more willing than ever before, to accept clean lifestyles. This results in increasing
awareness of our impact to the environment. It is noticeable in commercial spots or media outlets

– all

point to a statement: live a greener life. The eco way of living became fashionable nowadays, which has
had its benefits. More and more people support bio organizations, create anti GMO spots or those 'safe
energy' posters, all for the sake of teaching others how to take care of Mother Earth. Every individual
should remember to use renewable products, collect rubbish and use more often public transportation or
just a bike instead of a car. All efforts are made to reduce pollution in the air. We should definitely
remember to save these utilities which means switching off the light when it's unnecessary, use less
water, remember to unplug chargers and unused devices

– as they overuse energy and deplete our

money as well. Government can contribute in pushing people to take care of those cases by: organizing
extra lessons at school on saving energy, charging people with extra fees for not selecting the rubbish
properly, raise bills for water, electricity and fuel. Money always forces people to draw the right

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conclusions and reorganize themselves in order to save it. They should invest as well in farming - so
food companies would have better sources - and punish those who add chemicals to basic products
prepared to be sold later to the average consumer. I think this would work best and benefit people most.

b).
Production of genetically modified food will cause inequalities in economy.
Because of licenses, access to the technology will be restricted and only big corporations will be able to
afford to buy the know-how. Smaller farmers will not be able to compete with big producers and will
eventually fall out of the market.

The taste of GMF is artificial.
GM plants are artificially created in laboratories. Eating fruit and vegetables manufactured in this way is
like eating synthetic food. Even if these modified plants are grown in soil, one shudders at the very
thought of their unnatural taste.

Consumers will have no choice.
If all food is genetically engineered, people will have no choice what to eat. More money should be spent
on research on traditional agriculture, so that such products are also available in shops.

GMF will not change the situation of the poorest countries.
There is enough food to feed everyone in the world. The major problem is its improper allocation and the
corporations, which will not move their production to poor countries, because it is not profitable.

New diseases are bound to develop.
The increased use of antibiotics in plants will lead to strains of new infectious diseases which are
resistant to them. Besides, since the effects of GMF on the human organism have not yet been checked,
it is possible that some people may become allergic to it.

GMF will damage land and pollute water.
As more chemicals are used, water will be more contaminated. Besides, new substances will be added
to plants, which will make soil infertile and deficient in nutrients.

In the long run, GM crops will devastate the environment.
Pests are able to mutate and transfer to plants that are not engineered to fight them. As evolution
continues, new forms of insects will develop that will be resistant to known pesticides. This will lead to a
much greater use of chemicals, which are detrimental to the environment.

We have no right to change nature
Humans should not interfere with what was given by nature. We are one of its many creations and
nature regulates the processes of evolution at its own pace.


c).
Exploitation of natural resources contributes to ecological degradation.
Badly managed exploitation of natural resources (minerals, fuels, timber) are the main cause of the
natural balance of the ecosystem. It can make the natural resources unavailable for future generations.

Acid rain harmfully affects the natural environment.
Acid rain is a dangerous form of pollution. It is caused by poisonous gases mixed with water in the
atmosphere. Acid rain makes trees vulnerable to disease, and makes fish in lakes and rivers die off. It
also damages buildings and harmfully affects people.

Aquatic ecosystems are being contaminated.
Pesticides and chemical fertilizers used by farmers as well as industrial waste from factories contribute
to pollution of rivers. Oceans and seas are polluted by oil spills from tankers, which is damaging to
marine ecosystems.

Biodiversity is disappearing due to poaching and wildlife trade.

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Hunting and poaching reduce biodiversity as they cause severe decline in population of some animals.
The situation is aggravated by illegal wildlife trade that poses a considerable threat to numerous animal
species.

Conservation organizations have been founded.
Greenpeace and other conservation organizations, like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) or Friends of the
Earth have been founded. They campaign for environmental issues and work for preservation of
endangered species.

Cities are trying to reduce air pollution.
Car-free zones are being created in cities so that only pedestrians can enter these areas. More and
more cycle lanes are being provided for cyclists to encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars.

Environmentally friendly products are now widely available.
Biodegradable products are available. They can be easily decomposed in a natural way under the
influence of bacteria. As a result they become substances that are not harmful to the environment.

Renewable energy is replacing energy coming from fossil fuels.
The world is gradually reducing energy derived from nuclear and fossil fuels and is slowly introducing
alternative energy that comes from solar power, water power and wind-farm power. Such energy is
renewable and aims at preventing further climate changes.



8. Healthy lifestyle. What does it mean to you?

a).
Healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan craze. Once you decide to abandon bad
habits, you must not ever come back to practice them again. I could not personally live this lifestyle and
act against my own health. By 'healthy lifestyle' I understand a lifestyle that makes you happy and feel
good in your own skin. Almost everything we fantasize about involves a physical action: travelling around
the world, enjoying beautiful art. To accomplish the things we dream about - we are required to be
makers, explorers and creators. We are required to move and become active participants in life. In other
words to live fulfilling lives, we need to live physical lives. The benefit of leading a healthy lifestyle is the
reason behind physical training and why I'm working to become the type of person who never misses a
workout. To achieve that I constantly improve my health conditions by attending regular doctor
checkups. My diet is based on the nutrition pyramid, providing my organism with the needed vitamins
and minerals on a daily basis. Healthy habits do not include merely a healthy diet. When you take time to
nourish the soul, you will find the time to nourish the body. I keep myself active every other day thanks to
jogging and long walks. The mental part of keeping fit is as important as the physical one, so I do my
best to achieve most of my personal goals, being able to share it with people I love. All those factors are
necessary to live a happy life, and all of them are important to a long lifespan.

b).
Proper nutrition is indispensable.

Dieting is frequently mistaken for intentional food deprivation, which is meant to decrease the daily
calorie intake in order to reduce the amount of superfluous fat. In fact, a diet provides the body with
nutrition which, in turn, keeps it in good shape and prevents certain diseases. Moreover, nutrients (i.e.
vitamins, minerals and proteins) directly influence our efficiency at school or work, as well as our
appearance (skin, hair, etc).
Observing a well-balanced diet prevents the occurrence of the yo-yo effect.
Following a reasonable diet helps maintain a stable weight level. This, apart from the obvious health
benefits, reinforces self-control and strengthens the habit of proper food selection.
Diets have a beneficial effect on health.

Certain diets purify the human body of various toxic substances absorbed from the environment. Such
diets (or short temporary fasting) also rid the body of by-products of digestion, subsequently stimulating
the digestive system.
However, diets deprive the body of proper nutrition.
It is in early childhood that eating habits are formed. However, due to various factors, nutritional habits
may change and improper nourishment can cause prolonged hunger, depression, fatigue, irritability and

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weight fluctuation. In extreme cases it can lead to suicidal thoughts, diabetes, liver and kidney damage
and even cardiac arrest. Many diets, although designed to free the body from unwanted fat, often
devastate the system.
The occurrence of the yo-yo effect is inherent in the dieting process
The yo-yo effect occurs once the restrictions on the daily amount of calories are lifted and the calorific
deficit begins to decrease. Moreover, the yo-yo effect influences the metabolism, posing a serious
danger to health.
Diets are not suitable for every one.
Due to metabolic factors certain diets will not work for every individual; a diet which was successful for
one person may not bring about the desired results for another. What is more, the exceedingly wide
range of diets is constantly expanding, which may suggest that previous miracle diets simply do not
work.
A diet constitutes a basic and vital necessity.
Being on a diet is a sign of the times; living in a hurry and being burdened with multiplying duties and
responsibilities leaves one's health vulnerable to stress-related illnesses. Sticking to a particular diet,
therefore, is indispensable in order to remain healthy and thus maintain high efficiency.
Dieting may lead to eating disorders
Psychological and neurological eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and compulsive
eating are extremely hard to cure and pose a grave threat to health. Habitual and emotional eating are
also difficult to tackle, especially since they serve as a means of coping with tension, pressure, stress
and conflicts.
Diets are inspired by diverse cuisines.
No human being can survive without nourishment. Food can bring enjoyment. The abundance and
diversity of various types of foods and dishes make eating pleasurable. Foreign and oriental cuisine can
give a stimulating experience and a change from our usual eating routine.
Dieting is an industry based on advertising.
The dieting industry is rapidly expanding and obtains huge annual profits from diet centres, programmes,
camps, books, magazines, nutritionists as well as from the sale of pre-packed goods which are sugar-
and fat-free or reduced calorie (light) products.
The media advocate weight prejudices.
Magazine covers and catwalks present emaciated models as the ideal. Obese people are ostracized as
gluttonous, repulsive and lazy while the slim ones are perceived as beautiful and successful. In truth,
however, the perfect bodies of celebrities are frequently the result of plastic surgery.
Particular diets bring considerable health benefits.
People sometimes follow a particular diet for medical reasons. Vegetarians, for example, have a lower
risk rate of diabetes and death from heart disease. Sometimes a diet is absolutely essential; for instance,
lactose-intolerant patients must avoid dairy products, and sufferers of kidney disease must strictly follow
a low-sodium diet.


9. Which crimes are a problem in your country, town? How should young offenders be punished?

a).
The stereotypes have portrayed Poles as thieves, alcohol addicts, sometimes brutal vandals. I can agree
with those conclusions at some point, though it is not true in most cases. I feel safe in my country overall,
but similar crimes are committed not only but here but in other European countries as well. Thugs and
vandals prowl around the country. It's basically people without education or job, trying to make some
'easy money' using any opportunity, especially in smaller villages and in the suburbs. Except for these
examples, we hear nowadays about people causing car accidents while exceeding the speed limit. Other
common legal offenses seem to happen among huge businesses and political arena: corruption, money
laundry, fraud. Abusive young people who threaten others, destroy buildings and public parks, steal stuff,
come from subcultures. They have no possibilities or ambitions in life. They constitute a threat to the
society, therefore they should be punished. And it's not about a fine, they should contribute to the
environment and learn how to handle real life among others. Everyone should work and do something
good in order to be able to live, earn money through honest means. So since they haven't had the
chance to learn it in their previous experience, they shall be forced to do it under duress.
A linear option is to provide an electronic band to the offender and allow him be in contact with the
community where he belongs to.
In that way they could learn a lesson. If that didn't work, the best way would be to isolate them by
sending them to jail.

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b).
I would like to explain the judiciary in Poland and would like to comment some types of crimes.
Driving without the proper care and attention is one of the common crimes in Poland. Often drivers drive
after consumption of alcoholic beverages. People in Poland aren't aware how dangerous drinking driving
is. What is more ridiculous driving without the proper care and attention may be punished in Poland with
a fine or arrest.
Fraud is another common crime in the country. The lucky ones who decide to commit fraud achieve
temporarily some financial benefit. Fraud may be punished with six months or even eight years
imprisonment. In Poland most common is computer software fraud which may be punished for three
months up to five years imprisonment.
If somebody tries to remove an official or a president, he commits the high treason. The criminal can be
sentenced for up to three years. However this kind of crime isn't very popular in our country.
Spying (called espionage) is the kind of crime when someone works for foreign intelligence agency. The
person may be sentenced for ten years imprisonment.
Manslaughter is probably the worst crime. When someone kills another person may be punished for
eight years up to twenty five years imprisonment or even to life sentence. It is said that murders are
people without any conscience.
Abortion is also illegal in Poland. The mother or the doctor who decide to commit the abortion may be
sentenced to even three years imprisonment. However, it is illegal, often it is committed in Poland.
Abortion is a kind of knowingly murder of unborn child. It is widely believed that this kind of punishment is
light.
Robbery connected to violence may be punishable with even three years behind bars. Unfortunately, this
kind of crime is committed very often, especially in some dangerous districts of big cities.
Obscenity is that kind of crime when someone shows or performs lewd acts in public. The guilty may be
sentenced or fined. The judge may limit freedom or a year imprisonment.
If one commits bigamy and the person may be punished for two years in prison.
Corruption is a very popular crime committed by public figures. They often decide to take a bribe to act in
a specific way. This person may be punished for six months up to eight years in prison. It is said that it is
the crime committed by average people.
Forgery is the situation when somebody copies some important documents to achieve his, her goals.
The person may be sentenced to imprisonment for about three months up to five years. This kind of
crime is often committed in Poland. A lot of people copy illegally tickets or identity cards.
Shoplifting is the crime when somebody steals something from a shop pretending doing window
shopping. The person may be sentenced even up to ten years. This crime happens in big markets.
When somebody steals someone's property especially a car or a motor vehicle he may be punished for
three months up to five years imprisonment. The crime is very often committed in Poland.
Polish law prioritizes a lot on less serious crimes such as smuggling (illegally shipment of cigarettes or
alcoholic beverages), battering of children or spouse (when someone beats the children or spouse),
arson (when someone sets fire), drug traffic (when someone illegally deals with drugs) or sexual
harassment. It is believed that in Poland punishment does not fit the crime.
The legal system must be changed as soon as it is possible. If the punishment were harsher, people
would be afraid of the consequences of their crimes and would hesitate to commit them.


10. People express themselves through their actions more than their words. Discuss.

a). People say things and make promises they have no intention of keeping on a daily basis. You can tell
someone you love them as many times as you want, but until your behaviour coincides with that, the
other person will probably not believe you. Some feelings cannot be expressed in mere words; they
require actions to speak for them. Words are cheap, anyone can tell someone they love them, but they
will not feel the immensity of these emotions until they are acted upon. Actions prove who someone
really is while words only show what someone wants to be.

b). Stardom and Responsibility.
The question whether artists should be in some way responsible for their audience - has become very
important. Television, radio and cinema are very powerful channels of communication, - which offer
those who use them skilfully - an opportunity to influence others to an extent never known before. That is
why it is so crucial to discuss the social responsibility of celebrities.

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To begin with, I would like to stress that I do not intend to undermine the freedom of art. I deeply believe
that no form of censorship should be allowed in any country. However, the growing popularity of many
celebrities can be very easily used to manipulate the audience. Pop singers hired during the electoral
campaigns - or famous actors paid to advertise certain products - are just top of mind examples which
support this view. As long as freedom of choice is left to the public - such actions remain relatively
harmless. But we can easily imagine more oppressive campaigns based on the popularity of pop stars.
Music companies or film studios have created many pop stars, - making them look more like products,
which need to be advertised properly, - than real people with their own opinions. It wouldn't be
reasonable to demand social responsibility from a Barbie doll or a TV set. That is why we should try to
show the young how to assess artists more carefully. That does not mean we should try to alter their
tastes. But we should make them aware that some celebrities care more about their audience's wallets -
than about the audience itself.

c).
Human beings, as a species, like to consider themselves different from other animals. We use words for
animals - dog, pig, or monkey, for example - as insults, and we pride ourselves on those aspects of our
behaviour and culture that set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. Unlike other animals, we
attach great importance to moral values, and we respect those members of our race who distinguish
themselves by devoting their life to the benefit of others.
People express themselves through their actions more than their words.

But recent research into our genetic make-up has shown that human beings and animals are not so
different. We share more than 90% of our genes with chimpanzees, and even 60% of chicken genes are
very similar to our own. What is more, there is increasing evidence that many animals also share our
capacity to behave in an altruistic way. Some birds will help other birds to feed their young and to protect
the nest. Some species of monkeys give alarm calls to other members of their troop to warn of danger,
even though they endanger themselves in the process.

Biologists have known for some time that many animals, including humans, are prepared to sacrifice
themselves for their family, especially their young. By doing so, they give the genes that they share with
their family, a better chance to survive and reproduce. We can expect animals to behave in a way that
increases their own genes' chances of survival, but this does not explain why altruistic behaviour is
common in humans and other animals. It is a good idea to remind yourself from time to time that life is
short.

It was Charles Darwin who first suggested that the process of natural selection in evolution works at the
level of the group. Selfish individuals have a better chance of surviving than altruistic individuals, and
they will benefit from the altruism of others. But altruistic groups have a much better chance of survival
than selfish groups, because in the long run, selfish groups destroy themselves. It is for this reason,
suggest evolutionists - that societies which adopt cooperative behaviour - are likely to last longer than
those - where it is every man for himself. At some point in their life, everybody has to adapt themselves
to new circumstances.

Evolutionary theory can therefore provide at least partial explanation of why humans and other animals
are capable of doing good deeds. Evolutionary biologists offer a genetic explanation for the way we act,
but they do not suggest that we have genes for good behaviour and genes for bad behaviour. Our genes
do not pre-programme us to behave in a particular way, even though they have contributed to the
evolution of our society. We often deceive ourselves about our real reasons for doing something. When
we commit ourselves to helping others we have some ulterior motive or an alternative reason for doing
so.


11. Which of the following is important for your personal happiness? In what ways could the government
improve the happiness of the people in Poland?
a) Family relations, b) job satisfaction, c) political freedom, d) health, e) social activities, f) security in
your country.

a) All of them are related. Our life would be an eternal battle without a satisfying job, security, health or
family. Nevertheless, if I'm about to choose, I must say family relations are most important for me. The
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a sense of belonging. Family means identity and provide support and security, good relations with
people you love and care about help to handle life problems and give the sort of sense in life. In order to
improve happiness of Polish people the government needs to understand their needs first. It sometimes
feels while watching the political spots that politicians are short sighted, fighting among each other for
public funds ensured by citizens. They forget about people who can't really afford the tax burden or don't
have the power to work until the retirement age kicks in. There are a lot of things to change in this
country, but the top problems are costly, so it is hard to believe - they're going to fix them in a lifetime.
Anyway, we're safe; we have the right to say what we want and believe in, so the main human needs are
maintained.

b). Today's model of a Polish family moves away from the traditional sample from more than a decade
ago. Structural change and introduction of free market economy indeed influenced the way of thinking
about the role of a family in the society. A contemporary picture of a Polish family does not fall far away
from a sample of western European model. The traditional home, where several generations lived
simultaneously is actually gone.
A family is a group composed of persons related to each other by way of marriage, parenting or
adoption. Traditionally the man had a role of the leader in the family. In the last years Polish people have
strayed away from the regular role division in the household. A common conviction exists, that the
marriage should rely on partnership, and the man and woman should make decisions together on
important issues. It also happens that the role of the head of the family is fulfilled by the woman.
Matriarchy however is not very popular and not many men would honestly admit that it's not them who
are ruling the household.
The number of offspring on which couples in Poland decide upon, is clearly falling for the last few years.
This is the reason why the natural growth has drastically decreased.
A common conviction exists, that raising children is a very absorbing occupation.
After completing the studies, buying a house and making a career, young Polish women decide on
motherhood. Setting aside the decision of having a child for the first time after making progress in their
professional position and securing a convenient social status causes some marriages to remain
childless.
The relations in the Polish family make way for change because of an increase in the pace of life. The
reason behind it is the consumption model of life created by the media. Poles spent less time at home,
work very hard, are often not present in their child's upbringing. To insure their children the highest
standard of life, brand clothes and expensive toys, they work overtime.
Even when they are home, members of the Polish family rarely sit down together at the table. Instead of
talking, walking and create leisure activities with their children

– most of the free time is spent in front of

the TV and computer.
The model of the Polish family in the last years succumbed to a serious change and that in the least is
not for the advantage of its members. The family home stopped being the bedrock, a place where
generations gathered and where someone was always present. The members of the family slowly
moved away from each other. They shut themselves out in their own world; they tend to attend to their
own interests not sharing them with the rest of the family members. There are more and more of these
broken families and plenty of unhappy children.


12. Money rules the world. Do you agree with the statement?

a) They say you can't buy happiness. Though, money is something everyone chases in order to be
happy. This happens to be a real problem in the current days; people lose their minds if they get in the
money vortex. The more we get, the more we need, and this is proven by our own actions. We
constantly raise our living standards making up for needs and finding new sources of money. It can be
addictive, thus it's important to make reasonable decisions without losing anyone important to our heart
on the way to wealth. It's easy to answer this question if we look at the world situation in general.
Humans have reached some high living standard they would want more, no matter how they achieve this
goal even at the cost of other people's lives. So yes, money rules the world, and money ruins the world.

b) Most people claim that money is not the most important aspect in their life. But the harsh reality says
something different. In today's world, without money, everything comes to a standstill. The society also
respects a person who has great wealth irrespective of their character. Money is the real bond to any
relationship. One must admit that a wealthy person has lots of friends.
Without the desire to accumulate wealth everything becomes futile.

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Love, affection, self-respect and dignity all these values have slowly become outdated concepts. But
people should understand their priceless value. It is well said that money can buy everything but not true
love.
Money and precious metals do not have any particular value without the human factor. Man is mortal
and everything that he values most - will perish. The concept should be better understood at the early
stage of life which brings happiness and joy in everyone's life.
Chasing wealth is a good prerogative but to a certain extent only. Like every coin has a head and a tail
so the money too has its own merits and demerits. Money may make our life comfortable with all the
luxuries it ensures but sometimes it has a negative impact on our health.
If health is lost, everything is lost does fit in the statement. Health once lost, takes time to improve.
Sometimes, it doesn't improve at all. Then the biggest question is How to make use of money in
regaining health? Again, we have to search for an alternative. It takes time which is very short now-a-
days.
Why people chase money? How much money does one require to lead a normal life? If these two
questions are solved then the whole world will be out of the clutches of money which has got the power
to rule over man.
Whatever it might be people should not only focus on making money but on their health. Their well
being has an impact on other members of their family. The best way to earn a living and save money is
through proper planning and understanding personal needs. A day will come when people will have lots
of money as well as be healthy.

c) In recent times the money has reached extremely powerful position in the World. It has become a part
of almost every single sphere of our lives

– both material and spiritual. Voluntarily or not we depend on

money. According to the common understanding, the money rules the world, everything can be bought
by it and people are more and more often judged and classified based on their wealth. For some of us
the lust for money may become a main goal of life.
There is no doubt that nowadays money is very essential. Without it we would not be able to feed
ourselves. The fact is that money rules the world and leads people to power, however it does not mean
that it has to be a curse. Obviously, the rich have better or easier lives than the poor and very often
command respect among the rest of the society. They can buy whatever they want and what is more
important they can do whatever they want. One can say that sometimes the rich are above the law, since
they can simply buy 'the truth'.
The wealth helps fulfil our dreams, thanks to it we can be independent and have a high standard of
living.
A lot of people choose a well-paid job, but very often at the expense of their private lives. They neglect
their families, friends and even themselves. On the way to riches we can frequently find false friends who
only want to use us.
All in all, we cannot live without money since it has a huge influence on the world, however it cannot
provide us with the real happiness in every sense.