more and more people are taking online courses instead of attending face-to-face classes. what are the advantages and disadvantages of taking an online course.
Goverment investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more people choose to do their shopping online instead of going to physical stores. Why is this so? What are the disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that books should be stopped in school and that video films and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some argue that school should prioritize life skills, such as working in teams and Solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries achieve international sporting success by building specialised facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nuclear power is far too dangerous; therefore, countries should ban its use and concentrate instead on developing alternative sources such as hydroelectric power and solar energy. To what extent do you agree?
It is sometimes said that modern technology brings people more free time. However, some people say that instead technology is making people even busier. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
Some people believe that the government should support people who work for arts, such as painting, theatre or music financially. Some people believe that they should find other financial support resources instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and town, while others say housing facilitires should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building .Tho money should spend on building new modern buildings instead .To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some students tend to spend time working somewhere instead of going to a university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Modern technology,such as personal computers and the internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home atleast part of the time instead of going to an office everyday. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
The graph illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to four countries (Japan, the US, China, and India) over a period of 22 years from 1990 to 2012. In general, the percentage of exports to Japan and the US decreased over the period, while exports to China and India increased. Regarding China, the export percentage stood at around 4% in 1990 and rose gradually to 5% by 2000. After 2000, there was a dramatic increase, reaching approximately 28% in 2012, the highest among the four countries. In contrast, exports to India remained steady between 1990 and 2000 at around 2-3%. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage increased gradually from 4% to about 7% before falling to 5% in 2012. Exports to Japan experienced a steady decrease over the 22-year period, starting at around 26% in 1990 and falling to just over 15% in 2012. For the US, the export percentage fluctuated during the first 10 years, hovering around 10-11%, before gradually falling from 11% in 2000 to 5% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight rise from 5% to 6% between 2010 and 2012.
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
People today shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
You are a member of a local sports club. Recently, the club has introduced new rules that you are unhappy with. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
explain why you are unhappy with the new rules
describe how these rules are affecting you and other members
suggest what the club should do instead
In the futures, robots will do more and more jobs instead of human. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
Many people say that companies, factory owners and privates tour operates should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of government. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Many people are opting to buy second handed products instead of new ones. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
The line graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social centre in Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 to 2020. Overall, the Film Club consistently had the highest number of participants throughout the period, while Amateur Dramatics saw a significant decline and became the least popular by 2020. Table Tennis and Musical Performances experienced steady increases, whereas Martial Arts fluctuated over time. In detail, the Film Club remained the most attended activity, with participation staying relatively stable above 60, rising slightly from 65 in 2000 to about 68 in 2020. Amateur Dramatics started at around 26 participants in 2000, rose slightly to nearly 30 in 2005, then declined steadily, reaching just under 10 by 2020. The number of people participating in Table Tennis began at approximately 18 in 2000, stayed flat until 2010, then rose sharply to over 50 in 2020. Musical Performances had no participants in 2000 and 2005 but gradually increased to nearly 20 by the end of the period. Martial Arts fluctuated throughout the years, remaining within the range of 30 to 40 participants.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree? Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree.
People believe that certain criminals should be made to do community service instead of putting them behind the bars. Up to what extent do you agree?
Lately, more and more work are done by machines instead of human. Do you think the positive impact on the development outweigh the negative impact on individuals and society?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Government investment in the art, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
It is better to reform criminals instead of just punishing them. What measures could be taken to attempt to integrate law-breakers back into society?
Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of sending them schools. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are opting for readymade food instead of freshly cooked food. Does this practice has more advantages than disadvantages? Discuss.
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working hours for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweight the disadvantages?
Government should dedicate extra funding to raising new buildings instead of preserving old buildings. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Some children found some subject eg.math and philosophy difficult that these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree.
Increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage for young people who do this.
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve alone. Instead, it requires the cooperation of individuals, governments, and large companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that books should be stopped in schools and that videos, films, and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Many people think that the government should invest more in public services instead of arts like music and theatre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently, there has been an increase in using machines to carry out the work instead of humans to do so. This essay will discuss the pros and cons of this development.
10.Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion. language schools important for - enhance their skills and help in further studies not important - instead spend time on their subject of interest
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work based training instead of attending universities. Do the disadvantages of this situation outweigh the advantages?
Schools should use films, computers and games to educate children instead of books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the works of their own countries instead of the work of art from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repair old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that university students should not be given exams, and instead should receive a score based on their performance throughout the academic term. Others believe that exams are necessary for learning and discipline, and should always be taken by students at the end of a semester. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying altrnative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?(nv)
Some multinational companies aim to reduce travel costs by encouraging online meetings(e.g. Skype) instead of face-to-face discussions. Although this may save money, why might online meetings be less effective than speaking in person
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other ctities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better