Advantage/Disadvantage Essays (Task 2)

Which question can be classified in this type?

• These days, people in some countries are living in a 'throw-away' society which means they use things in a short time then throw the things away. What are the causes and the impacts this trend can have?

• Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of the society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.

  Discuss both views and give your opinion.

• Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?

• Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself.

  To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.

For Task-2 question, how many paragraphs should we write?

• 3

• 4

• 5

"Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?"

--> Should we use "I think/I believe that.." in our answer.

• Yes

• No

• It's ok for both choices

"Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?"

--> Can we use one-side approach (only write about he advantages or disadvantages).

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure.

"Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?"

--> Should we discuss which sides are more important?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure.

"Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. Do (you think) the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?"

--> Should we use "I think/I believe that.." in our answer.

• Yes

• No

• It's ok for both choices

"Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think that it can be harmful for children. Do (you think) the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?"

--> Do we need to "choose the side" in our answer?

• No

• Yes

• I'm not sure

What does "money does not grow on trees" mean?

• We can't find money on trees

• We have to work seriously to earn money

• There are many ways to ern money