Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and breakthroughs have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
It is important for people to take risks both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think advange of taking risks outweigh their disadvantages
In some cultures, childeren are often told that they can achieve anything if they work hard enough. To what extent you thing the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
As Technology is advancing, some people think that soon there would be no role of teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
One of the consequences of the improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expentancy is increasing. Do yo think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no loner pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for may purposes besides making phones calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that a significant difference between a parent’s age and their child's age is a good thing. Do you think the advantages of a significant age gap outweigh the disadvantages?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this travel?
On vehicle-free day, private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned in the city centre while the public transport is permitted such as bicycle, buses and taxis. Do the benefits of vehicle- day outweigh the disadvantages?
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face-to face education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?
International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Are the problems than international travellers cause greater than the advantages they bring？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience.
In my country, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
While international tourism offers many advantages and a lot of places, it brings about several disastrous on both people and the environment there. Do the advantages of tourism outweigh disadvantages?
Today most of work is done by machimes as past humans do . Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this trend .Give your opinion also
Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. What do you think the adventages and disadvantages from this?,
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. •comics •books •radio •television •film •theatre
In some countries, married couples plan to have a baby at a later age due to the demands of their professional career. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of it and give your opinion.
With the wide use of computers and the Internet, people can study and work from home without going to school or company. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses?
Developing countries require help offered by international organization to ensure healthy and sustainable development. Some people think that financial aid is important. Other believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both these views and give you own opinion.
The advance in air travel are focused only in first-class and this seems to have left others with no benefits at all. Do you agree or disagree?
At present, the population of some countries consistss relatively older people than young people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Most people prefer reasy to eat food than home-made food now. Do you think it has more Advantages or more disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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?
World peace is maintained through the threat of nuclear weapons. Nuclear power also provides cheap and clean energy. Therefore many people say that the benefits of nuclear energy outweigh the disadavantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear technology and give your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats 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 populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that adverts control what we purchase, while other think they are useful sources of inromation on procuts. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Many things that used to be done in the home hand by hand are being done now by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages.
Nowadays many individuals work for long hours more than considering time for recreation. This issue has both benefits and drawbacks. I personally argue that advantages are more than disadvantages.
(Livia) With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many People these days work in other countries and they take their families with them to live. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
It is known to all that technological and scientific advances have made more remarkable changes to the range and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement, while others believe that the difference is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tools. others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of videogames outweigh the benefits?
Many University students live with their families ; while others live away from house because their universities are in different places. what are advantages and disadvantages of both situations
Many people argue that restaurants should be required to disclose the nutritional information of the dishes they serve. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your city and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
Many countries offer a free health care system to their citizens rather than relying on private health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a free system, and give your opinion.
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result
of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
-express concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
-tell them about a similar experience that you once had
-give some advice or offer help
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? At least 250 words - 40 minutes.
Some suggest than young people should take a job for a few years between school and university. Discuss what the advantages and disadvantages might be fo people who do this.
In recent times more and more people have started working from home rather than going to the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
•say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
•give details of when you would be available for this work
These days with advances in technology more and more people are working from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
Many students today leave their home to study in another country. This is a growing trend. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country.
Topic: It is common for young people to go abroad to study at university instead of studying in their home contry. Do the advantages of studying at university in another country outweigh the disadvantages?
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to the Chairman of the Housing Society. In your letter:
Explain what will be happening
Offer your apologies in advance
Invite him to join the celebration