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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Some people believe that authorities need to plan for more vertical cities with really tall buildings since our land for the expansion of cities is limited. What are the advantages and disadvantages, in your opinion, of vertical cities that have really tall buildings and everything within these buildings?

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

There are more cars on the roads these days and more accidents are happening. As a result, some politicians have suggested that people should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Should the government impose a heavy tax on private car owners to improve the public transportation system to reduce the traffic problem in many cities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

In many countries, there is a shortage of housing due to a growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building new towns in the countryside?

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Modern-day children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers, and smartphones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

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Over the past few decades, with the help of the internet, an unimaginable amount of information has become widely available to the general public. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Some parents send their children to preschool when they are three or four years old. Other parents wait until their children are old enough for primary school before they send them to school. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sending children to preschool at a young age.

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An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping centres rather than smaller, more traditional shops?

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