Studying abroad can be highly motivational for students and also inspire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the way. With this in mind, it is more advantageous to study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can not get any advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do agree or disagree?
Portable entertainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development?
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantagees of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
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"A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject."
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......,
Food travels thousands of miles from farms to cosumers. Some people believe we should buy food from local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advatages of this outweigh the disadvatages ?
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
•Describe the problem you had with the tickets,
•Say why you were unhappy with the staff,
•Suggest what action the train company should take,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Nowadays more and more researches are being carried out and sponsored by private organisations. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this case?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign count
Many people are choosing to move to cities. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new resources in remote and untouched areas is a neccessity. Does the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of genetically engineered foods. However, some people believe that GM foods are not unhealthy but affect the nature too. Do you think the advantages of GM food outweigh the drawbacks?
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their home for work. Do you think, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons.
Some people say that living in high-rise apartments feels very lonely, and makes people unhappy. Others say there are advantages to lining in an independent house. Discuss both views and ggive your opinions.
your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, say why a driving license is advantageous. Recommend a driving school. Give any extra tips.
In today's world many own a smart phone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages.
With the widespread use of interent, more people choose to work from home. Do the advantage of this trend outweight the disadvantages?
Consumers are facing increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisement ?
There is an increasing trend that many parents tend to educate their children at home rather than send them to school. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
In some culture children were told that hard eork helps them to achieving whaterver they want. Write advantages and disadvantagesof this
Model Answer: More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport write an email to your friend. in your email recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their families with them. Do benefits outweigh disadvantages.
Many people think that it is better to get advice from old rather than young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely succssesful at persuading us to buy things.Other people thinks that adv ertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
You are currently taking a course at a college but you will need to have a week off during
this course.
Write a letter to the college Principal.
In the letter
Give details of your course - Advance Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology with major in Industrial Design, currently in fifth semester.
Explain why you need a week off - Due to Robotics and software Expo in the USA. Would lovea an opportunity to explore the future posibilities in both fields as well as expand my professional network.
Say what you want the Principal to do - request all the recorded lectures as well as an additional week to catch-up all the study and assignements.
Modern technology is used in many work places today. How do you think technology changed the ways people work? Do you think there are any disadvantages of relying on technology at work?
Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes while other people believe that the habit of making mistakes may adversely affect children's development and therefore adults should prevent this. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Elaborate on your answer.[743]
In the world today, people prefer to give birth to their young once in an advanced age. Although having offsprings at older age are significant to couples but it associate with some disease conditions, it create room for proper planning which i believe far outweigh the disadvantages as disease conditions can be manage medically, while it causes decrease in number of offspring by parents.
Many students today leave their country to go abroad and study in another country. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
People nowdays send than talk on text messages more frequently the Phone What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages of texting outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisment from a couple who live in Australia, for somone who teach their two children your language for a year.
write a letter to the couple, in your letter
1. explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2. say what else you could do for the family
3. give your reasons for wanting the job
In today’s world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
People use the Internet for medical advice and to do medical checkups rather than directly meeting with doctors in an office. Why are they using the Internet for this? Discuss your viewpoints on this.
People have different job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint? Q
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Some people thinks that it would be better for large companies and industry to more to regional areas outside bage weban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Even though doctor advice more people to get more exercise, many old people do not get enough exercise. What are the reasons for it and what are the solutions?
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Many people leave their home country to study abroad nowadays. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowdays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. Fo the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some cities havevehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcych/5are banned from the city center People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro cvehicle-free days. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweiglothe disadvantages?
In the past it was only possible to contact people at home by letter or telephone. Nowadays, mobile devices mean that we can communicate with people anywhere and at any time. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the 20th century, contact between many parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches Which is a better approach?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 workds.
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes is banned. Do you agree or disagree?