Successful companies use advertisements to make more sales. What can make an advertisement effective? Do you think advertisements are a bad thing or a good thing for society?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
People have a lot of opinions about the value of advanced education. Which do you think is the most important reason to attend college or university? Use reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents buy their children a large number o f toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?
The range and quality of foods have been improved with the development of technology and scientific advance. Some people think it is a good development while others consider it harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
You saw an advertisement for a short course in computer programming located in another city.
Write a letter to the course administrator and ask for more information.
In your letter:
introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the course
ask for details about the course schedule and accommodation options
ask about the total cost and any entry requirements
Some people prefer to live in an extended family where a number of different generations live together. Others prefer to live in a small, nuclear family. List some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a large, extended family.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or coeducational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree? Angsa
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Introduction
The crime rate nawadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
In order to solve traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantage and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children of having a school uniform?
in some countries, younfg people are encouraged to work or travel for a year before starting universities. discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
the rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. do the advantages of using social media for communication outwegh the disadvantages?
Recent technological advancements have made online dating popular. Consider both the positive and negative aspects of online dating and state your opinion on it using examples.
Many media around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage out weigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work a company. Why might be this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Many people think technological devices such as smartphones , tablets and mobiles phone brings more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the best way of running a small business is to employ family members. What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvanatages of living in a small community?
(Academic and General Training) An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Nowadays more and more people are using media like TV or online platforms to read news instead of reading newspapers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development for employers and employees?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australla, Fo
someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what e/se you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the advantages and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places.
In some coutries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
School leaver usually go to work or travelling instead of going directly to a university. Do you think this is advantage or disadvantage for their study?
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. To what extent do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
Customers are faced with increasing number of advertisement from competing companies. To what extent do you think customers are influenced by advertisement? What measures can be taken to protect them.
Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games.What are theadvantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children?
Nowadays, many peple send their children to boarding schools so that they can have time to work. Do the advantages of this trend out weight the diadvantages?
Some people say that advertisinzg is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
QUESTION: There are many ways to find a job: newspaper advertisements, Internet job search Websites, and personal recommendations. What do you think is the best way to find a job? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the government’s responsibility to take care of every citizen who is disadvantaged. What is your opinion?
In some countries students pay the collage and universities fees themselves, but in other it is paid by the government. Do the advantages of government money outweigh the disadvantages?
Many children are in encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing so?
Homeschooling has become very popular in recent years. However most people still believe that attending schools is the best way to obtain formal education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
“It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?”
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays many peoplechoose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or organization.Why might his be thecase? what could be thedisadvantages of being self-employed ?
today the high sale of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not real needs of the socity in witch they are sold. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of change outweigh the disadvantages?
As a consequence of improved medical care, people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that social media platforms are useful for business and making new friends, while others think that such websites are harmful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
Being able to speak a foreign language is an advantage these days. Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school, while others think children should begin in secondary school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Advertisements cause more harm than benefits both to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today the high sales of popular consumer products reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?