In the past, most people lived in small village where everyone knew every else. Nowadays, most people live in the large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?
It is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risk outweuigh the disadvatages ?
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they can't pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that certain old buidings are more worth preseving than the other ones. Which types of old buidings should be preserved? Do you think that the advantages of preseving these old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
The internet is a modern invention which has changed society. Some people think that it is a huge help while others believe it creates problems. Give both advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts below Show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen islands, according to a surrey of visitors.
Some people call for one unified language across the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
Nowadays, many old buildings could be found in cities. Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people nowadays live in societies where consumer goods are relatively cheap. Do you think the advantags of this outweigh the disadvantages
In the past when students want to pursue suniversity degree they prefer their own country, however these days the trend has completly chaged. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
In some spend 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.
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
in the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweight the disadvantages?
The government is banning motorcycles and bicycles in streets instead they are increasing the number of social automobiles. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks?
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, whiles others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own company rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Some parents guide their children’s education towards specific careers, such as in engineering, medicine or law. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child who has this kind of parental guidance?
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people are often influenced by their peers. This is called peer group pressure. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
There is an increasing trend around the world of married couple deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couple who decide to do this.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many people now have the freedom to work an live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that celebrities should be role models for young people. Other people believe that parents and teachers should be role models for children. Discuss the advantages of both and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past people store knowledge in the books. Nowdays store knowledge on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from knowledge or experience.
The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
In some countries university students live away from home and in another cities wile study. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another cities?
In todays world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific reasearch. do you think the advantages outweight disadvantages?
In today's world, technology plays a significant role in people life. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in our life.
Many people now choose to move out of crowded cities due to many drawbacks of city life. Discuss the disadvantages of living in big cities.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main course of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problem if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
In some parts of the world, people are living to an older age than they used to. Some people say that this causes problems but others say that an ageing population has advantages for business, for government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your own option.
There are fewer controls over the designs and construction of home and office buildings. So, people can build them however they like. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages?
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. - Say why a driving license is advantageous - Recommend a driving school - Give extra guidance/ tips
In somecountries there has been an increase in numbers of parents educated their children at their home instead of sending to them to school.Do you think advantages of this out weigh disadvantages.
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: *Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday
*describe some possible disadvantages
*say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer
Many people use social media evry day to keep in touch with other people and for new events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Technology has brought so many changes that modern lifestyle are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Do you think the positive effects of technology outweigh its disadvantages?
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products? An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instruction?”
Today much of the food people eat gets transported from farms that are thousands of miles away. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consumed food produced by local farmers. Would the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities, some planners have located shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas, which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for residents?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GM food. In this current situation, genetically changed food spreads around the world. This statement will discuss the merits and demerits of this.
Many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisitaion. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Nowadays people throw away old things and adapt new things. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage?