The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you thiink advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, secondary schools provide students with an opportunity to learn skills such as cooking, basic repairs, drawing and woodwork. What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching such non-academic classes in school?
Some people feel that developments in science are happening so fast that it is difficult for people to appreciate the effect of such advantages. Others feel we should trust scientist more and stop worrying.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
* describe some possible dasadvantages
* say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
TOPIC1.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 outweigh disadvantages
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career seversl times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
some people think it is good for student to take a gap year before going to university. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically sound. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people therefore think that government should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society.those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding… Would the advantage of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and attitudes by others in the same age group. This is called “peer pressure”.Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages
Today Inceasingly, more people have freedom to work or live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this system outweigh disadvantages.
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Question: Many people are now choosing to buy goods online instead of purchasing them from physical stores. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
In some countries, the age gap between parents and children is greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some culture are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and more disadvantages of giving children these massages?
Buying things on the internet. Such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the percentages of male and female students getting top grades in 1960 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is beneficial for a country, while others believe it has more disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hosting an international sports event.
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do the advantages of this for their study outweigh the disadvantages?
We live in a world of technologies these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?
Some parents buy their kids a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a child having a large number of toys?
In many countries, foreign labor is an important part of the economy. Using migrant labor can contribute to the development of a country, but it can also cause economic problems. What are some of the advantages and drawbacks of expatriate labor for a country’s economy?
In some countries it is becoming increasingly common for people to follow vegetarian diets. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages.
Nowadays many students have the oppurtunity to study for part or all of their course in foreign countries.While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also brings a number of disadvantages.
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and The Antartica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an age oh population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits of society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some governments have banned private cars from the downtown areas in large cities. What do you think are the advantages and why should other countries adopt similar policies?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. How do you think has changed the way we worked? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
The rise of convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of modern lifestyle. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some experts belive that it us better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this oitweigh the disadvantages?
Now people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose with improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. Other people think there are benefit if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Do the advantages of this type of information outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Because of improved technologies in communication and transport, people in some countries can now choose to live and work anywhere they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Some students take a year off between school and University to work or travel. Do the advantage s of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Thanks to low-cost airlines, many people can travel abroad. What advantages and disadvantages do tourists bring to the countries they visit?
Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy watching TV. Do you think the advantages of watching sports on TV outweigh the disadvantages?
nowdays a few people take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for business trip.what are the advantages and disadvantages on them and on their family.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit making companies. Do you think the disadvantage of private health care outweigh the advantages.
Many people use social media to keep in touch with each other every day. Do you think the advantages of such communication outweigh disadvantages?
Some country are moving towards a cashless society where all transactions are digital. Do the advantages of a cashless society outweigh the disadvantages.