NC - W3

(1) We all pay a certain amount of tax for public services that we may not use. (2) ___ most people are fortunate enough not to have to call the police or fire brigade at any time in their lives, but they would not expect a tax reduction for this.

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(1) Many people enjoy easy hobbies. One example of an activity that is easy for most people is swimming. (2) I remember learning to swim at my local swimming pool when I was a child, and it never felt like a demanding or challenging experience.

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(1) I believe that all children should have access to free schooling, and higher education should be either free or affordable for all those who chose to pursue a university degree. (2) In a society without free schooling or affordable higher education, only children and young adults from wealthier families would have access to the best learning opportunities, and they would therefore be better prepared for the job market

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(1) If an activity is more challenging, we might feel a greater sense of satisfaction when we manage to do it successfully. (2) ___ it took me around two years before I became competent at film editing, which requires a high level of knowledge and expertise, but now I enjoy it much more than I did when I started.

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(1) The air quality in cities is often poor, due to pollution from traffic, and the streets and public transport systems are usually overcrowded. (2) ___, city life can be unhealthy and stressful.

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(1) Having the same number of men and women on all degree courses is simply unrealistic. (2) Student numbers on any course depend on the applications that the institution receives.

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(1) I believe that governments should try to preserve languages that are less widely spoken. A language is much more than simply a means of communication; it has a vital connection with the cultural identity of the people who speak it. (2) If a language disappears, a whole way of life will disappear with it, and we will lose the rich cultural diversity that makes societies more interesting. By spending

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(1) Parents of children in private schools may also see the advantages of paying taxes that support public schools in their own lives. (2) ___, a company owner will need well qualified and competent staff, and a wellfunded education system can provide such employees.

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(1) The aim of these punishments is to show dangerous drivers that their actions have negative consequences. (2) ___ we would hope that drivers become more disciplined and alert, and that they follow the rules more carefully.

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(1) Firstly, it is hard for a person to be happy if he or she does not have a safe place to live and enough food to eat. (2) Our basic survival needs must surely be met before we can lead a pleasant life.

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