Some students take a year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to work or to travel. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
there has been some controversy about the practice of companies in wealthy countries outsourcing labor to countries where wages are lower. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
as transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging business to move to rural areas. do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other products. What are the reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative outcome?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both view and give you own opinion
With the increase in transport and accommodation problems in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of the consequences of impruved medical care is that people are living longer and life expecnctancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this deveopment outweigh the disadvantages?
Exposure to international media such as films, TV and megazines has significant impact on local culture. What do you think has been the impact? Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
The two charts below outline the statistically most desirable countries in terms of quality of life and reasons for migration. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some believe that what is learnt at school is not useful at life and the most important lessons are learnt out of school. Do you agree or disagree?
As Earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources?
In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
It’s important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives, and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks out with the disadvantages?
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economis development,but many important social values can be lost as a result . Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Nowadays it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them placed in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family than eating out in restaurants. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people tend to take temparay jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DECIDE TO HAVE CHILDREN LATER IN THEIR LIFE. DO THE ADVANTAGES OF THİS TREND OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengares. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the 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 whoplay them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?**
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their babies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
TASK-1
You have recently noticed that your work computer is getting too slow and out-of-date.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problems with your computer
-give some examples of how this has affected your work
-make some suggestions for what can be done to help adress this issue
some experts believe that it is better for children to beging learning a foreign language at primary school rather that secondary school. do you avantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that children should attend extra classes outside the school others say that they should be allowed sometime for playing .discuss both views and give your opinion.
Tourism is becoming increasly important as a source of revenue in many countries. Do the advantages of tourism outweight the disadvantages ?
Nowadays more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. Does the advantage of this development outweigh disadvantage.
In some area of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion on this?
Some people think rhe speead of multinational companies and globalization produxe positive outcomes for everyone.Do you agree or disagree with the statement
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages? (Nguyen)
Mobile phones have brought many benefits, but they have also had negetive effects. Do the disadvantages of having mobile phones outweigh the advanteges?
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongest all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. DO YOU THINK THAT THE ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
You recently buy a brand new air conditioning from an, but upon receiving it, you noticed some issues with the product service. Write a complaint letter to the customer service department of the retailer, outlining the problem you have encountered and requesting a resolution.
getting out of schools must be at age of 18 while other argue that 14 is enough. Discuss both and give your opinion
-The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. Why does this happen? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reason? Do the advantages outweigh the disavantages
More and more business training and business meetings are taking place online rather than face-to-face. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
AN E-MAIL HAS HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, BUT THIS IMPACT HAS BEEN NGEGATIVE AND POSITIVE. DO THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING E-MAIL OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES?
A Mobile phone plays a significant role; it affects all medical and social aspects of our daily life from both negative and positive sides. Do its disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
One way to solve the problem of congestion is to increase the tax on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what text do you agree and disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Research has shown that spending much less time in workplace can reduce the use of energy. Thus, some companies close for some days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Children are taught to push themselves to be better than their classmates rather than to work together for everyone's profit. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
social media is becoming increasingly popular among all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantage of social media outweight the disadvange?
People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increased effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?