Category: Advantages / Disadvantages

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Internet has revolutionized the way world operates. However, some people believe that it has more disadvantages than advantages.

Do you think the advantages outnumber the disadvantages?

Write at least 250 words.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Internet has revolutionized the world. From booking tickets to paying bills to watching favorite shows, every thing has gone online. Although, some people believe that this change has brought about great positive impacts, others are of the opinion that the negative effects of internet are far more than positive.

The upcoming of internet surely has great advantages. Firstly, internet search engines are the best information retrieval systems. One can find information regarding local restaurants to the flights available to any other happening in the world. Secondly, internet has provided us with some of the most effective ways of communication. Like, email, social media; they allow interaction on a click which earlier took days or even months. Even more, it is the internet that has rather made the world a global village. Example, a student in India can access the courses provided by Harvard University and improve on their knowledge.

Despite the great advantages, internet like everything comes with its own disadvantages. Firstly, it has opened up a whole new world which means that everyone has access to everything. The downside of this exposure is that often people get access to things they should not like children watching porn. Secondly, the addiction to social media has disturbed the way of person’s living or professional life.

To sum up, internet has been a boon to the world, however it also comes with its own downsides. In my opinion, just like knife can be used to cut an apple or do murder, it is not the knife’s fault but rather that of the individual. If used properly, the advantages surely outweigh the disadvantages.

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Every year an increasing number of students are doing their higher education in abroad. 

Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?

Write at least 250 words.

SAMPLE ANSWER

The past few decades have marked a dramatic shift in the number of people who choose to study abroad. Although studying abroad brings about great benefits for the individuals, it also has some disadvantages.

On the positive side of the trend, studying abroad provides better and more options to students to choose from. For instance, a student studying in a developing country might not have as many course or better facilities available (especially if he/she is not in the top colleges) as compared to those available in universities of developed countries.

Secondly, students get to meet more people from varied culture when studying in other country. This helps in making them more flexible and open to changes. Thirdly, it helps to promote the mutual understanding between their native country and their destination countries.

On the other hand, studying abroad is not possible for everyones pocket. The courses are quite expensive and because of the difference between economies of different countries, it costs an arm and leg to many. Even more, some students are not able to adjust to the new environment or sometimes the climate and other factors go against the students.

To sum up, one cannot deny that studying abroad has disadvantages and it is not possible for every one to make it, but the positives outnumber the negatives.

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Universities should spend same amount of money for their sport activities as they spent on their libraries.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Every sports person is not a failure in academics and every topper is not unfit for sports. Education system at higher levels i.e. universities often spend more money on libraries as compared to different sports activities. Some people are of the opinion that since only students interested in studies make up to universities, it is obvious that there should be more emphasis on libraries, however, others disagree.

Spending more money on building up a better library system surely benefits the students. Firstly, more number of books, makes sure that every student get a book. For instance, if there are 100 students attending a particular course and there are 60 books available in the library, it creates a feeling of lack in the left out 40 students. Even more, having a variety of books helps students in their research areas. For example, if there are five books available on a particular topic, it allows student a more in depth knowledge of that particular course.

On the other side, one cannot deny that sports are equally important for the overall development of the individual. Imagine a student excellent in football, if the college does not have a football team it will leave the student studying books or wandering about rather than working on his/her hobby. Spending equal amount of money on sports as in library, will provide students the right environment of work and play.

Overall, sports are equally important for the development of child as are books and one cannot overshadow the former in front of later. In my opinion, the better option would be to encourage students to participate in both, library as well as sports.

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