More and more tourists and scientists are interested in traveling to remote areas, such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advatnages adn disadvantages of giving children this message?
Despite the increased access to education, a significant number of people cannot read or write. What are the disadvantages and what action should the government take?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if the try hard enough
What are the advantage and disadvantages of giving children this massage?
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some of the people ay that it would be better if the majorities of the employees worked from home instead of travelling to work place everyday. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages.
Today in many countries, in order to find work people have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a work place every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for people who visit such places?
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Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home,leisure and work activities.
To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that no one should do the same job for all their working life. Others argue that doing the same job brings advantages for individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicls will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages?
Some experts believe that it is better for a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainly negative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, others claim that it is good for the economy.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism and give your own opinion?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people tend to take temparay jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.
Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Transactions are trackable
convenient if no cash available
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays.
Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
With the increase in transport and accommodation problems in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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• Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world.
• Why is this?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. some people think that it is good for the word of sports, while others think it has disadvantages, too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
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.
Some people belive that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important to go to school.
Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the adavantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Many people around the world using social media evereyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Compared to the past, people can now work in places that are far from their homes because of modern means of transportation. How has this affected the lives of workers?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having modern transportation. Support your answer with specific reasons and example.
In many country, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after birth of the newborn. Do you think that the advantages of the maternity leave outweigh its disadvantages?
Many museum charge for admission while many others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?
TOPIC: EDUCATION TRUANCY IN CHILDREN
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Parents are encouraging their children to spend an increasing amount of time on tablets and screens because they think it will improve their technological skills.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
*Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation.
*Why might this be the case?
*What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Many parents these days work in other countries, taking their families with them. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its advantages?
he increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate, and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?