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Here are the essay topics:

Test 1
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test 2
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Test 3
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Test 4
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

I will be writing all of them shortly. Which one should I start with? Which one would you start with? Which one or ones seem challenging?