TASK TWO QUESTIONS: ADVANTAGES VS DISADVANTAGES
This list contains questions that use some form of the prompt:
Do the advantages outweigh the 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)
T20201
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20202
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some experts believe 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?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20203
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free.
Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20204
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
T20205
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people use social media to stay in contact with friends, family and news events.
Do you think the advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
