The pie chart below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen Island , according to a survey of Visitors . Summaries the information by selecting and re reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant .
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The pie charts provide a comparison of the ages of the populations in two nations: Yemen and Italy in 2000 and an estimate for 2050.
Nuclear technology not only offers a lot of advantages but also threatens the world with its danger. The use of this technology should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the consequences of improves medical care is that people are living are longer and loife expectancy is increasing. Do you think trhe advantages of this developmwnt outweigh the disadvantages?
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
These days wealthy in the society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the enviromental disadvantages outweigh the economic advantages ?
The use of social media e.g facebook and twitter is replacing face to face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the 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 advantagé of driverlés vehicles outweigh the disadvantages
Many people today prefer to watch film or TV shows alone at home instead of watching with other people. What are the disadvantages and advantages of this development?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
International travel is becoming cheaper ad more countries are opening their doors to increase the number of tourists. Do the advantages of increasing tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
Many countries are experiencing population growth and need to build more homes. Some say that new homes should be constructed in existing cities while others argue that new towns should be built to accommodate the growing population. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these points of view
as countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantage of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment?
Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries believe not having strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
demand of oil and gases are increasing , findings new sources in remote and untouched areas is necessity . Discuss advantages outweighs disadvantages.
In some culture, children are often told that they can achieve anything if the try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
In many societies, unpaid work such as volunteering or internships is becoming increasingly common. Do the advantages and disadvatages of unpaid work.
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantagesDiscuss both views and give your opinion
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the adventages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
a lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems is is not managed correctly. describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. do you think that benefist of tourism outweight its drawbacks?
Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. What damages does plastic do to the environment? What can be done by government and individuals to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people say that the bicycles are a good, modern means of transportation. Other say riding a bicycle has clear disadvantages. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Young people’s behaviour is often influenced by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important for personal growth, while other people feel that it has distinct disadvantages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some believe that advertising encourages people to buy unnecessary products. Others say it helps people make better purchase decisions.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer to live alone. Others enjoy sharing a house with family or friends. Do the advantages of living with others outweigh the disadvantages?
*It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?*
In recent years, there has been a surge in popularity of electrical vehicles. What are the advantages and disadvantages of EVs? Discuss and provide examples.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates prblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outwegh the disadvantages?
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 order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People are now living longer than before, an aging population means that there are more elderly people than ever. Many people are calling for the building of more geriatric homes while others oppose the idea. Give the advantages and disadvantages of building more geriatric homes for the elderly.
More and more companies allow their employees to work from home or “remotely” rather than going into an office each day. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are buying food that is ready to eat rather than choosing to eat home-cooked food. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvatages of this trend?
Exploring the outer space should be considered as a part of every countries budgeting. What are the advantages or disadvantages of such a need?
Nowadays, teamwork is in fashion in the workplace and many people working with a group of people. What are the advantages and disadvantages teamwork brings to people who prefer to do so?
The diagram shows the stages of processing cocoa beans. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making progress, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
after Completing High School and Before Going to College or university, some students take a year off either to work or travel. What do you think is better – travelling or working. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
the following diagram shows how bricks are made for the building industry summarise the stages
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?
Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
In developed countries, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do advantages for people of car using outweight its disadvantages on environment.
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the process of making matches. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make where relevancto.