ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

1.  A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the

usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative
development?

2.  More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous
brands. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative
development?

3. It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of
young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or
negative development?

4.  People can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a
result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food Do you
think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

5. In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family
units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative
trend?

6. In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new
houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own
styles instead of building them with the same as the old house style in local
areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

7. In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units,
instead of in large, extended family groups.  Is this a positive or negative trend?

8. Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food
is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh
its disadvantages.

9. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries.
However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind and
solar energy) are encouraged. Do you think it is a positive or negative
development?