A ‘cashless society’ is one where people use debit/credit cards and other forms of payment instead of cash. Do the advantages of cashless society outweigh the disadvantages?
Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearence of their pupil, while other scholls have a very relaxed dress code. What are advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh he economic advantages?
Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their workplace. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give reasons and examples from your own experience. Write 250 words minimum.
many young people are leaving their home in rural areas to study or work in cities. what are the reasons? do advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional life and personal life. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
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 development outweigh its disadvantages?
There are fewer controls over the designs and construction of home and office buildings. So, people can build them however they like. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries young people work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. What are main advantages and disadvantages?
Nowdays many people go shopping for leisure, What are the advantages and disadvantages for individuals and society? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Mass media provides a plethora of information to anyone with an Internet connection. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mass media through the information technology revolution?
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establish a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible disadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summe
Practice 1: These days, the wealhty in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
Increasing numbers of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this.
Buying things online on the internet such as boo, air tickets and groceries is s becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages.
Even though globalization has some very positive effects, we cant forget its negative effects. What are the disadvantages and advantages of globalization?
Many foods today are processed and they contain preservatives and chemicals, especially canned foods. Give the advantages and disadvantages of doing these things to the food
These days, many students rely on AI to complete their school assignments. Do the advantages of using AI in education outweigh the disadvantages?
At present time, the population of some contries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more parents allow their children to play on computers or tablets (like iPads) because they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people spend most time of their lives living close to where they were born What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Many people use the Internet as their main educational resource. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
Today many things in the home are done by machines. In the past these things were all done by hand. Give the advantages and disadvantages of this development
working patterns has changed a lot. Now many people work online from home. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of working.
In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages? bring both positive and negative effects
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that bicycle are the best mode of transport in the cities, while others disagree. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both views and give your own opinion.
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people spend a lot of money on clothes, haircut and beauty products to enhance their appearance. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
Many people around the world use social media evryeday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
With the increase of digital information available online, the role of the library has become obsolete. Therefore universities should only procure digital materials rather than constantly update textbooks. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your own point of view.
In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university or even after finding a job. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private cars owners heavily and use their money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
travel from and to work is becoming more difficult. One solution is that employers should allow employees to work at home. Do you agree that the advantages are more than disadvantages?
Many parents go to work in other countries and take family with them. Do the advantages in this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people nowadays change career more frequently than ever before while others stick to a single job. What are the advantages and disadvantages of changing career?
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the cause? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
Demand for oil and gas is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from the local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people in cities today live in high-rise apartment blocks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of living? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their housees. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. While proponents of GM. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GM food.
Many countries import food materials from other countries.Do you think the advantages of imported food materials from other countries outweigh its disadvantages?