1 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Eating at home/ 2. Eating out 1 Advantages healthy use products of high quality unites the family/improves the relationship - do the shopping/cooking together brings pleasure make members of the family happy What do you prefer? Why? 2 Disadvantages time consuming have to spend much time buying products/washing the dishes tiring -have to cook Advantages pleasant atmosphere service, music comfortable / convenient not necessary to cook/ wash the dishes Disadvantages expensive -have to pay for the service can be dangerous for health do not know if the meal is fresh overcrowded places have to wait for a long time 2 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES TO KEEP FIT 1. Healthy Diet 2. Sports 1 Advantages 2 Disadvantages lose weight - feel better, expensive - healthy food is not cheap look more attractive get better job opportunities time consuming - have to cook, it is difficult to find healthy ingredients for diets What do you prefer? Why? Advantages doing sports - helps people to become stronger and more energetic develops confidence, makes life more interesting Disadvantages risky - can get injuries expensive - necessary to pay for the equipment , a coach 3 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES The Most Reliable Source of Information 1. TV/Radio/Newspapers/Magazines 1 Advantages educate /entertain/ inform more reliable information open doors for everybody can be used by the elderly What do you prefer? Why? 2. Internet 2 Disadvantages a lot of advertisements irritate some people, information is not always truthful Advantages available at any time a great choice of sources/ programmes Disadvantages waste of time - a lot of information, have to spend much time to find what is needed long sitting in front of computers can cause health issues 4 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Reading Books 2. Using Different Websites 1 2 Advantages the main benefit a printed book itself can be held in the hands good for all ages healthier for little children, not all elderly people are computer literate Disadvantages paper books are heavy; to store books much space is needed printed books are made from trees cutting trees causes ecological problems What do you prefer? Why? Advantages provides an easy and quick way of getting unlimited information gives possibility to share valuable information helps connect people making new friends abroad and far away from home Disadvantages risks of privacy the personal information that you share on websites is completely traceable can lead to addiction takes much time,leads to poor relationship in the family 5 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Travelling By Plane 2. Travelling By Car 1 Advantages the quickest way of travelling comfortable gives possibility to travel to far away countries 2 Disadvantages the price of a ticket: it is several times higher than the price of a railway ticket baggage inspection procedure and passenger registration require additional time planes are dependent on weather seriously, flights can be cancelled there exists a possibility to order a ticket through phone or Internet any time there are limitations on cellphone usage in planes, as these phones can influence the work of equipment on board What way of travelling do you prefer? Why? Advantages Disadvantages you do not have to carry heavy suitcases can be tiring, take more time don’t have to pay any baggage fees a car can get messy and stale you are on your own schedule, possibility to choose your own route, stay when, where, and as long as you want can have some car problems expensive have to pay for petrol no problems with transporting animals bad weather or traffic conditions can see more scenic beauty How about you? Which of the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by car is most important to you? 6 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Travelling By Ship 2. Travelling By Train 1 Advantages 2 Disadvantages reliable and fast, rare delays bad weather conditions, storms comfortable and relaxing, chance to spend some time with the family enjoy the scenery can be seriously relaxing can give lot of fun slow, takes much time beautiful scenery, a change in pace less impact on the environment Advantages seasickness boring/irritating - you might be unfortunate with your travelling companions open sea, fresh air Which way is better for you? Why? Disadvantages can be expensive - have to pay for some service long distance can be tiring can be overcrowded use time more productively have to fit timetable, take a bus or taxi to get to the station sleeping is much more comfortable, when travelling long distance no freedom, some companions might irritate sharing your space with foreigners 7 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. On foot 2. By Bicycle 1 Advantages the cheapest and the most economical way of travelling 2 Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages it is not as fast as the car or the motorcycle it is very exhausting and time-consuming helps to be healthy dangerous improves physical capacity it is not so safe inside the road save money on transportation it is not pleasant in cold, rainy weather environmentally friendly dependant on the weather a very effective exercise to lose weight and reduce stress environmentally friendly it allows to stop anywhere at any time you want you can admire the local scenery and take pictures Which way is better for you? Why? can be tiring, not for long distance 8 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES What is the fastest way to travel around the city? 1. Travel by Public Transport 2. Travel by Bicycle 1 Advantages 2 Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages pleasant in bad weather conditions pollutes air increases fitness level dangerous inside roads relaxing overcrowded in rush hours improves health depends on weather safe expensive environmentally friendly time consuming easy access have to wait long time and carry heavy bags convenient for old people What is the fastest way to travel in the place you live? tiring for long distance not all towns and cities have special zones 9 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Hobbies 1. Drawing 2. Playing the piano 1 Advantages a good way to relax, get relief, helps to forget about the world and surroundings it enhances your ability to actually see what you’re looking at boosts imagination power, increases concentration power 2 Disadvantages poor works do not bring satisfaction not pleasant if your works are not appreciated have to spend long hours to be good at drawing inexpensive Advantages a great way to break from extremely daily busy lives helps to relax, release stress, express yourself in a musical way enhance your talents and skills prevent from time-wasting improves self-confidence Which hobby would you like to have? Why? Disadvantages expensive - have to buy a piano, pay for the piano lessons you have to put a lot of time and effort to be good at it 10 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Extreme sports 2. Gardening 1 Advantages physical development, new experience 2 Disadvantages risky, can have injuries outdoor activity classes are time-consuming constant change Advantages is a wonderful way to escape from daily stress is good for the whole body is educational for children high cost of equipment help to get in touch with nature. develops confidence brings pleasure to make the place you live in be beautiful chance to grow healthy fruit and vegetables unforgettable emotions Which hobby would you prefer? Why? Disadvantages can be harmful for your health, difficult to work long hours is not pleasant in rainy weather can be expensive and time-consuming 11 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Volunteering 1. Charity Fair 2. Planting Trees 1 Advantages 2 Disadvantages helps people in need time-consuming brings satisfaction, makes people happy difficult to find a special place Advantages helps the environment, makes the place be beautiful Disadvantages time-consuming have to find plants, take care of them teach children to take care of nature lose of time if you are not good at doing it helps find new friends improves the relationship among friends and families What other ways of volunteering are important for your local area? 12 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 1. Work in shelters for homeless 2. Work in shelters for pets 1 Advantages improves skills variety brings satisfaction as it is helpful for other people helps to give food to people in need 2 Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages working overtime helps to rescue animals takes time and emotions time-consuming saves stray animals have to be prepared for taking care of animals hard to work long hours teaches to be kind to animals have to work in bad weather conditions it is possible to get infections the results of your work can bring satisfaction helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure What would you prefer to do? Why? 13 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES