Many schoolchildren and students are taught to push themselves and try hard to be better than their classmates, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits. Do the disadvantages of training students to be competitive outweigh the advantages?
Some feel government rather than private companies should be in charge of medical services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employeed , rather than to work for a company or organisation . Why might this be the case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self - employed
Successful people try new things and takes new risks rather than only doing what they know how do well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Governments and big companies should wok together to reverse environmental damages, rather than expecting individuals to take responsibility. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Schools should emphasize academic subjects, which are more important for future jobs, rather than sports and music. Do you agree or disagree?
People who damage public property, such as buildings or statues should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
with the increase of digital media available online the role of the library has become obsolete university should provide material rather than textbooks discuss both advanteges and disadvanteges of this position and give you opinoin
Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important fo o be taught art? r children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
many people today prefer to shop online rather than visiting physical stores. what are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping for individuals and society?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employer, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this ? is this a postive or a negetive development ?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
• mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
In some countries، owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Oler people after retirement choose spending money for themselves (on holiday) rather than saving money for their children. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countires , owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
More and more businesses as weel as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discus the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communicating.
With the rise of the gig economy, more people are working as freelancers rather than permanent employees. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, in most countries, people often live alone or in small family units rather than large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheapers clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
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 beibg self-ployed?
In many countries, people can eat a wide variety of food from other countries. As a result, they eat more food from other cultures rather than cuisine. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit children as individuals. Agree or disagree?
it is better for live away from the home during their University studies rather than staying with their parents. to what extent you agree or disagree
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case？ Do you think this is a positive or negative situation？
chools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children’s who are taught to co operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give yout personal opinion too.
Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
As cities expanding, some people claim governments should look forward creating better networks of public transportation available for everyone rather than building more roads for vehicle owning population. What’s your opinion? Give some examples or experience to support.
Government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens' health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
* In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. *Why might this be the case? *Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
government needs to spend more money to encourage the development of artsand sports in schools, rather than to support professional arts and sport events . to what extent you agree or disagree ?
A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members rather than only parents. Give your opinion?
Some people think that governments should spend money on public services and facilities rather than on arts, such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that in order to learn about history, children must be taken to historical sites rather than just reading books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries,but it does not solve poverty. Therfore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local films?
. Some people believe that government, should spend on new public buildings, such os libraries and museums, rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family>
Students should focus on learning in the classroom rather than show their status by wearing fashionable. Therefore, all students have to wear school uniform .do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other at work, at school and in daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
in many countries today people in cities either leave alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Some people think that in order to solve trafic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in citeies rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries but is does not solve poverty. Therefore , develop countries should guve other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years , more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages ?
These days. too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine. rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.