IELTS Writing Task 2: Advantages and Disadvantages
You are asked to outline advantages and disadvantages. Read the question line carefully: if it asks whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, an even-handed essay with no verdict cannot score above Band 6 for Task Response.
10 questions of this type
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Education
Some schools have replaced printed textbooks entirely with tablets and laptops.
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Work and employment
A growing number of companies allow employees to work from home permanently.
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Society
Many countries encourage their citizens to retire later than in the past.
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Environment
Some governments have made recycling compulsory for every household.
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Technology
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used to make decisions about hiring and lending.
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Tourism and travel
Some countries limit the number of visitors allowed at popular natural sites each day.
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Society
Large supermarkets have replaced most small local shops in many towns.
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Work and employment
Some companies have moved to a four-day working week on full pay.
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Education
Some countries require every school student to learn a second language from the age of six.
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Transport
Several cities have made public transport free for all residents.