There seems to be an increasing trends towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. what are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
In the future all cars and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passenger. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantage?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of youngadults, comparedwith the numbers of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh thedisadvantages?
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while other live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation.
In some countries young people are enncourage to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
some colleges encourage students to creatw business while they are still in school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, knowledge was contained in books. Nowadays, knowledge is uploaded to the internet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
nowadays some buildings such as offices have open space design instead of separate rooms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
TOPIC: In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some experts believe that a second language should be taught at an early age. Do the advantages ouyweigh the disadvantages
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many people prefer to eat food outside of their home rather than homemade food. Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages?
In some countries older people are being encouraged to work longer and not to retire. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working beyond retirement age.
Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children? (Band 8,5)
Nowadays, people get married and have children after the age of 30. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way than in the past. Why is this the case? Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum overweight the disadvantages?
in some cutures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they work hard. what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message.
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
HIGHER EDUCATION COULD BE FUNDED IN THREE WAYS. ALL COT PAID BY GOVERNMENT, ALL COST PAID BY STUDENTS OR STUDENTS PAYING ALL COST THROUGH A GOVERNMENT LOAN. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE CHOICES?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the country side
Experts believe that, over the next decade, robots will be doing many of the jobs currently done by humans. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident. People all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same t.v. channels, use the same brands and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities, some planners have located shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas, which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for residents?
Many people work long hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people call for one unified language across the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
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 egeing population outweigh the disadavantages?
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many jobs used to be done by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
In many part of the world, it is common for one parent to stay and home and raise a newborn child while the other works full-time to earn money. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they can't pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvatages?
compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of following as media for communicating information. state which you consider to be most effective. radio and television and book
Traffic and accommodation problems are increasing and government should encourage businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young aults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The use of cell phones (mobiles phones) has grown rapidly in the past few years. People use them for both business and personal reasons. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the widespread use of cell phones (mobile phones)? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situtation outweigh the disadvantages?
These days mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Consumer goods have become vital part of human lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some experts beleive that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries plastic containers have become more common than ever and used by food and dink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to sudy or work in cities. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
In some countries, the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation and discourages private vehicle ownership. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation
Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many universities students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work to help their local community. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?