IELTS Task 2 Advantage Disadvantage Practice Questions

Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to work or study in cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the drawbacks?

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Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

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The users of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?

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In many countries, the law says that people must attend school until they become 18 years old. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?

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Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?

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Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a choice?

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In some countries, people are forced to retire when they reach a certain age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

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Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.

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Every year an increasing number of students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?

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