TASK TWO QUESTIONS: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
This list contains questions that use some form of the prompt:
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Use these questions to practise this type of essay. If you want to submit an essay for marking, remember to use the question code (e.g. T20203).
QUESTION LIST (updated)
T20301
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Researchers have suggested that one possible way to combat climate change is for humans to consume a meat-free diet.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of this approach?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20302
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Driverless cars are likely to become common on roads throughout the world.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these vehicles?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20303
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20304
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people think that the best way to run a business is within the family.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family run business?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20305
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
As air travel has become cheaper, more and more people are travelling abroad for their vacations instead of visiting places in their own country.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20306
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people suggest that all young people should undertake a period of unpaid work to help people in the community.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this for young people and the community.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20307
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Nowadays people are spending less time at home because they spend more time at their workplace.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
