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The author's school should start a Model United Nations program.

The students at other schools really enjoy the program.

Creating a Model United Nations program is a bad idea.

This program helps students learn to work together.

"We should start one here as soon as possible."

"In this program, each student is assigned a country to research."

"It is an incredible way to build both knowledge and skills."

"Our school should start a Model United Nations program."

The author's school should start a Model United Nations program.

The students at other schools really enjoy the program.

Creating a Model United Nations program is a bad idea.

This program helps students learn to work together.

"We should start one here as soon as possible."

"In this program, each student is assigned a country to research."

"It is an incredible way to build both knowledge and skills."

"Our school should start a Model United Nations program."

Snowplows are dangerous.

The snow causes too many accidents.

The author's city needs more snowplows.

The chief of police can operate the snowplows.

"in the last three years, traffic accidents have risen 60% during the winter months."

"The last couple of winters have made it clear that our city needs more snowplows."

"There are eight main streets that cross though this city."

"That is simply not acceptable..."

School lunch should be shorter than 20 minutes.

Social time is an important part of a youth's development.

Eating too fast causes students to crash.

School lunch should be at the very least 40 minutes long.

"Second, 20 minutes is not long enough for students to get the mental break they need between classes..."

"the lunch period should be doubled to last at least 40 minutes."

"Currently, the lunch period at this school is only 20 minutes long."

"in the last three years, traffic accidents have risen 60% during the winter months."

Looking at the past could better help us understand the future.

School newspapers are not appropriate in elementary schools.

A student newspaper doesn't just share events.

The author's school should start a school newspaper.

"Whether it is print or online, we should definitely start a school newspaper."

"We should start one today."

"However, there is another benefit, too."

"Looking at the past could help us better understand situations or problems in the present."

The author's city should submit an application to host the Summer Olympics.

The author's city should not host the Summer Olympics.

The Summer Olympics are fun to watch.

The author is competing in the Summer Olympics.

"Many have suggested that our city should submit an application to host the Summer Olympics, but this is definitely a bad idea."

"Let's just enjoy the Olympics on television, as usual."

"Our city can also not currently handle the millions of visitors that arrive for the Olympics."

""The host city does receive some money from the state and federal governments."

Having a class pet is a great idea.

There are hundreds of animals in shelters that need good homes.

Class pets are never a good idea.

Many nearby schools are allowing class pets.

"Experts say that having a well-behaved animal in the classroom is great for students' attitudes and moods."

"After some research, I think this is a great idea that our school should adopt."

"As principal, I'm strongly suggesting that each of our classrooms get a pet immediately.

"Many nearby schools are now allowing classes to keep class pets."

The art department received a large donations.

Students in the art department are getting sick.

Drips are ruining students' paintings.

The donation money should go toward fixing the roof above the art wing.

"The art department just received a large donation from a former student."

"Literally every single time it rains, at least one of the ceilings in the studios springs a leak."

"She left it up to the art department to spend it as they pleased."

"This donation is a great blessing, and there's only one thing we can think of doing with it."

It is better to watch sporting events from the comfort of your own home.

Watching sports is a big part of American culture.

Seeing a major league sporting event in person can be fun.

You can see the game better by watching at home.

"Watching sports is a big part of American Culture."

"There's really no comparison."

"Seeing a major league sporting event in person can be fun..."

"Between tickets, parking, and food, it's hard for one person to afford it."