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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

Some people consider computers to be more of a hindrance than a help. Others believe that they have greatly increased human potential. How could computers be considered a hindrance?

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Opinion EssayTask 2

In the last 20 years, there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example, the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree with this view?

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Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists in many countries. To what extent do you think that it is true? What could be the possible reasons for that?

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Advantages and Disadvantages EssayTask 2

Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?

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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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In the past lecturers could teach a certain number of students in one lecture hall. With the development of new technology, it is hard to justify the reason to participate in the lecture physically and not via the Internet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What is your personal opinion?

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Problem and Solution EssayTask 2

A trend in current times is the need for many workers to spend time outside of company hours answering text and e-mail messages for their job. What problems does this cause for the worker? What can be done to reduce the impact of these problems?

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