[TASK 2] IELTS Writing Sample Pack 1 - Advantage/Disadvantage

Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and the metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debts back. Do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?

Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others of the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

Accommodation and transport problems are increasing in many large cities. Businesses are encouraged to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

More and more students choose to move to other countries to study higher education. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

In the past, people ate local food in season. Nowadays, people buy a variety of foods from all over the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

6. As the demand for oil and gas continues to rise, there is a growing need to explore these energy sources in remote locations. Do you believe the benefits of exploiting these areas outweigh the drawbacks of causing environmental damage?