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In the modern world, there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

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One of the burning issues in today’s world is the accurate method of evaluating students with practical tests instead of traditional written ones. There are some debates over the more usefulness and precision between these two methods and in this essay, I shall discuss both the benefits and negative consequences of this trend.
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In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Education·Schools·Housing

The authority often builds new schools, colleges and universities in residential areas. Some people think that residential areas are good places for such educational institutions while others oppose the idea. In your opinion what are the advantages and disadvantages of establishing educational institutions in residential areas?

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Schools·Education

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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Education·Parenting·Schools

In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Education·Schools·Children

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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Schools·Education·Travel

Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits will offer various benefits for teenage school students. Do you think the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages?

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