Report: Advantages and disadvantages

1. Distance learning: pros and cons.

Here are some advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Can you sort them into two groups?

2. Theorising, generalising and summarising.

Put these expressions into three groups.

3. Theorising, generalising and summarising.

Complete the sentences using the correct word.

4. Adding up and contrasting.

Put these expressions into two groups.

5. Contrasting advantages and disadvantages.

Choose the best word to connect two sentences.

6. Write.

Choose one of the following topics and write a short report (of about 150 to 200 words) outlining the advantages and disadvantages, and summarising your point of view.

  • distance learning vs. traditional face-to-face classes
  • single-sex vs. co-educational schools
  • learning a language one-to-one vs. learning a language in a class
  • formal examinations vs. continuous assessment

Check grammar, spelling and the organisation of your report carefully.