- effectively answer 'advantages and disadvantages' questions
- write topic and supporting sentences, developing your ideas in each paragraph
- achieve a high score in Coherence and Cohesion
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01. Complete the table with words and phrases from the box. Use a dictionary if necessary.
benefits
negatives
issues |
pros
cons
drawbacks |
on the downside
on the plus side
on the upside |
positives
problems |
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Advantages (synonyms / paraphrases)
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Disadvantages (synonyms / paraphrases)
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| It's a good idea to start the planning of any Task 2 writing by brainstorming ideas. Make a list of the things you can talk about and then prioritise them in order of importance. Decide which to include and which not, and then decide what would be a logical sequence for presenting these ideas. |
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02. Look at the list of ideas. In pairs or groups, brainstorm and make notes on advantages and disadvantages for each, based on the subject of health.
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Example: Doing contact sports
Advantages: excellent form of physical exercise; improves reactions and reflexes; fighting sports teach you to defend yourself, often require strong focus, so good for mental health
Disadvantages: easy to get injured; some contact sports actually intend to harm opponents; people con be killed
1. Living in a busy city
2. Increased life expectancy in many societies
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Sample Answer
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