Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Buying things on the Internet such as books, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Newspapers and books are out-dated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion about the future of books and newspapers? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some cities have vehicle- free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. public transportation like buses , taxis, and metros are advised. To what extend do you think the advantaged of the policy outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
nowadays, it is easier for young people to have a credit card compared to the past.
do the advantages of this trend outwage of the disadvantages?
In some countries, small central shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages?
learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the adv intaantages of this 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?
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 adavantages of this development outright the disadvantages ?
It is common aspiration among many young peopleto run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
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 disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
Say how you found out about the plans
Explain what problems your neighborhood will face
Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
ests and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantage?
you are visiting an other town next month for a short break. write a letter to the tourist information center. in your letter
tell them how long you are staying
ask for some suggestion for what to do
find out if there are any local events happening at the time
Practice 1: 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 the economic advantages?Give reasons for your answer and
Some people prefer to exercise in a fitness center, while others prefer outdoor activities. Choose one of them and give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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 disadvantage？
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
you are supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, byt you have since found out you can not go on the date arranged. write a letter to the potential employer. in your letter
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask the change the interview date
explain that you are still intersted in being interviewed for the job
At the present time, the popualtion 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 disadvantages?
In many counties 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 disagvantages?
These days, more and more business meetings and business training are taking place online. Do advantages of this change outweigh the disadvantages?
SOme countries are considering imposing curfews in whicgh tenenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this policy
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move regional areas outside large urban areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risk, both in professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disavantages?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, people all over the world share fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits, and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the it’s disadvantages?
**Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool.Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?**
Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages?
Demand for gas and oil is going up so finding new resources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
The use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in their everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits will offer various benefits for teenage school students. Do you think the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People these days watch TV, films and other programes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People today are spending more and more time outside of the home. What are the reasons for this trend? What effects is it having on individuals and society?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Q. Social media has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of using social media outweigh the advantages?
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. Do [you think] the advantage outweight the disadvantage.
In some countries, there is an increase in a number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantage of home education outweigh disadvantages?
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governmemts. 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
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some expert believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school.do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantage?
An independent agency is conducting a survey on immigrant services. It has sent out an opinion survey to discover whether immigrants need more support during their transition to Canada. Please identify and explain your preference for: Option A: increasing the amount of support provided to immigrants Option B: maintaining the current level of support provided to immigrants
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out if a refund is possible
In some countries , more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university, or even afer finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
At a present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large amount of young adults ,compare with the number of older people .do The advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?