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36.Some people believe that mobile phone conversations should be banned 
in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give 
your own opinion. 
 
Sample answer:  
 
Following the cell phone revolution, almost every Tom, Dick, and Harry owns a mobile 
phone. It has reshaped the way we communicate and has occupied an indispensable part of 
our lives. But some people think that we should avoid using mobile phones in public places. 
Others feel that it is much ado about nothing. I agree with the former view.  In the 
forthcoming paragraphs, I shall discuss both ideas and explain which is beneficial to society. 
 
Primarily, cell phones are devices that emit electromagnetic radiation. According to the 
traffic laws, these devices could cause an explosion of fire in petrol bunks if not switched off. 
Secondly, they are chief sources of distraction. There have been many accidents reported due 
to talking over mobile phones while driving. If used by doctors or nurses in hospitals, it may 
cost the patient’s life. In public places like libraries, cell phone tunes disturb the people 
reading books. In places of religious worship, people talking over cell phones in  loud voices 
are a hindrance to people praying sincerely. People who talk or listen to music on cell phones 
while walking on roads are more prone to accidents.  
 
On the other hand, defendants of mobile phone use in public places argue that mobile phones 
are the best way to convey an emergency message. For instance, an ailing mother could 
contact her son, driving a car and asking him to admit her to a hospital. In tourist spots, 
smartphones come handy to capture pictures and videos. Moreover, they have electronic 
mailing facilities, which are helpful in many ways. For example, an office-goer who is on his 
way to the office and suddenly gets a message that his wife is admitted into the hospital can 
email his boss about his leave.  
 
To recapitulate, there are both merits and demerits in using cell phones in public places. 
Though cell phones are useful in conveying information, there are an increasing number of 
road accidents reported due to the use of cell phones in public areas. So it is without a doubt 
that they should be banned in public places. 

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