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=== TEF Canada Writing Task 2 is an argumentative writing exercise (often a letter stating your opinion) where you must present a clear stance on a given issuetefcanadaonline.com<ref>{{cite web|title=tefcanadaonline.com|url=https://tefcanadaonline.com/maitriser-lexpression-ecrite-au-tef-canada-votre-guide-complet-pour-une-redaction-impeccable/#:~:text=,vos%20id%C3%A9es%20sera%20fortement%20%C3%A9valu%C3%A9e|publisher=tefcanadaonline.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>. The topics can be quite broad, often touching on social, environmental, or political issuesreddit.com<ref>{{cite web|title=reddit.com|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/French/comments/1gzmr2x/delfdalftcftef_questions_masterpost/#:~:text=4,or%20topics%20are%20important|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>. Recent exams have featured themes like immigration, workplace culture, and technologyfrenchforpr.com<ref>{{cite web|title=frenchforpr.com|url=https://frenchforpr.com/tef-canada-2025/#:~:text=Task%202%3A%20Opinion%20Essay%20,words|publisher=frenchforpr.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>. It’s wise to prepare ideas for common topics in advance, so you can focus on writing rather than brainstorming under time pressure. In fact, one list of practice topics includes prompts ranging from “Les robots et la technologie vont tous nous mettre au chômage” (robots and tech will put everyone out of work) to “Les avions sont polluants et leur utilisation devrait être plus régulée” (airplanes are polluting and their use should be more regulated)frademy.com<ref>{{cite web|title=frademy.com|url=https://frademy.com/liste-sujets-tef#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20Les%20robots%20et%20la,tous%20nous%20mettre%20au%20ch%C3%B4mage|publisher=frademy.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>frademy.com<ref>{{cite web|title=frademy.com|url=https://frademy.com/liste-sujets-tef#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20Les%20avions%20sont%20polluants,plus%20r%C3%A9gul%C3%A9e%20qu%E2%80%99%C3%A0%20l%E2%80%99heure%20actuelle|publisher=frademy.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>. ===

Below, you will find a list of many important argumentative topics that could appear on the exam. For each topic, there are 3 advantages (pros) and 3 disadvantages (cons) outlined as brief ideas (not full sentences). These points can help you quickly recall supporting arguments and counterarguments. Use them to practice forming coherent paragraphs with connectors and examples.

==== Advantages: ====
* Boosts economic growth by filling labor shortages and bringing in new skills (helps offset aging workforce)thebusinesscouncil.ca<ref>{{cite web|title=thebusinesscouncil.ca|url=https://www.thebusinesscouncil.ca/report/canadas-immigration-advantage/#:~:text=|publisher=thebusinesscouncil.ca|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Enriches society with multiculturalism (exposure to new cultures, foods, languages)
* Increases innovation and global connections (immigrants often contribute fresh perspectives)

Disadvantages:
* Integration challenges (language barriers, cultural differences may cause social friction)
* Can strain public services (housing, schools, healthcare) if immigration is high without supporten.wikipedia.org<ref>{{cite web|title=en.wikipedia.org|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_immigration_to_Canada#:~:text=The%20economic%20impact%20of%20immigration,entirely%20effective%20strategy%20to%20counter|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Job market competition or wage impacts (some locals fear job opportunities might decrease, especially in low-skill sectors)

==== Advantages: ====
* Better career and travel opportunities with multilingual skills (communicate globally, more job prospects)
* Cognitive benefits (improved memory, multitasking, problem-solving from learning languages)
* Deeper cultural appreciation and integration when you speak the local language of others

Disadvantages:
* Time-consuming and difficult to achieve fluency (requires long-term effort and practice)
* If English dominates globally, other languages might seem less immediately useful for some goals
* Risk of losing focus on mastering one language (spreading effort across many languages could hinder perfecting any)

==== Advantages: ====
* Enhances creativity and brain development (learning an instrument improves cognitive skills and discipline)
* Builds patience and perseverance in students through practice and performance
* Preserves cultural heritage and encourages artistic talent from a young age

Disadvantages:
* Not every child is interested in music – compulsory lessons could reduce enjoyment or motivation
* Takes time away from other academic subjects or personal free time
* Can be costly for schools/parents (instruments and qualified teachers, maintenance of equipment)

==== Advantages: ====
* Ensures equal access – everyone can experience art and culture regardless of income
* Increases cultural awareness and education in the population (more visitors learn about history, arts)
* Higher attendance can lead to greater appreciation of heritage and national identity

Disadvantages:
* Loss of ticket revenue for museums and events (funding must come from government or sponsors)
* Maintenance and staffing costs have to be covered by taxpayers or cuts elsewhere
* Overcrowding or misuse – free entry might lead to large crowds and strain on facilities

==== Advantages: ====
* Teaches financial responsibility (budgeting and saving skills from managing their own money)
* Builds independence and decision-making as they make choices about spending
* Can motivate teens to handle small jobs/chores in exchange for allowance, instilling work ethic

Disadvantages:
* Risk of entitlement – teens might come to expect money without working for it
* They might spend on inappropriate or frivolous items (lack of judgment at a young age)
* Could create inequality or conflicts (comparisons between peers with different allowance amounts)

==== Advantages (Teachers’ role): ====
* Teachers can provide a structured environment and enforce rules equally for all students
* They are trained in classroom management and can impart social behavior (respect, punctuality)
* Consistent school discipline helps students learn to follow rules in society at large

Disadvantages:
* Parents should be primary models for discipline and values at home (responsibility starts with family)
* Overburdening teachers – they already handle academics; expecting them to instill all discipline may be too much
* Without parental support, school-taught discipline might not stick (needs reinforcement at home for consistency)

==== Advantages: ====
* Includes youth in decisions on issues that affect them (education policy, climate change, etc.)
* Encourages civic engagement early, creating lifelong voting habits
* Many 16-year-olds are informed and passionate; giving them a voice can increase democratic representation

Disadvantages:
* Questions about maturity – some argue teens lack sufficient life experience for voting choices
* Susceptibility to influence from parents or teachers, potentially not voting independently
* Logistical concerns: would require civic education reforms and could politicize the school environment

==== Advantages: ====
* Increases efficiency and productivity (machines can work 24/7, perform repetitive tasks quickly)
* Takes over dangerous or tedious jobs, improving workplace safety and freeing humans for creative work
* Can lead to new industries and jobs (e.g. robot maintenance, tech development) in the long run

Disadvantages:
* Job losses in certain sectors (automation can replace many routine or manufacturing positions)
* Requires worker retraining and can widen skill gaps (those without tech skills may struggle to find work)
* Potential for increased inequality (benefits go to company owners, while laid-off workers suffer)

==== Advantages: ====
* Prevents potential harm or disasters (precautionary approach to tech like AI, genetic engineering, etc.)
* Buys time to study long-term effects (e.g. health impact of new biotech, ethical implications)
* Protects society from ethical boundary-crossing (for example, halting human cloning or lethal autonomous weapons)

Disadvantages:
* Over-regulation can stifle innovation and competitiveness (miss out on beneficial discoveries or economic growth)
* Hard to define “dangerous” – subjective criteria might block mostly safe technologies
* Other countries may advance in those technologies anyway, leaving one’s own country behind (competitive disadvantage)

==== Advantages: ====
* More flexible work schedule and improved work-life balance (no commute, more family or personal time)lingorelic.com<ref>{{cite web|title=lingorelic.com|url=https://lingorelic.com/tef-canada-writing-section-b-le-teletravail-est-nocif/#:~:text=1.%20%C3%89quilibre%20travail,de%20qualit%C3%A9%20avec%20sa%20famille|publisher=lingorelic.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Higher productivity for some tasks – fewer office distractions, comfortable home environment
* Cost savings for both employees and companies (less spending on transport, office space, etc.)

Disadvantages:
* Social isolation from colleagues can increase loneliness and stresslingorelic.com<ref>{{cite web|title=lingorelic.com|url=https://lingorelic.com/tef-canada-writing-section-b-le-teletravail-est-nocif/#:~:text=1,p%C3%A9riodes%20sans%20interaction%20sociale%20ad%C3%A9quate|publisher=lingorelic.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Blurred boundaries between work and personal life (harder to “switch off,” risk of overworking at home)lingorelic.com<ref>{{cite web|title=lingorelic.com|url=https://lingorelic.com/tef-canada-writing-section-b-le-teletravail-est-nocif/#:~:text=2,pendant%20leurs%20moments%20de%20repos|publisher=lingorelic.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Reduced face-to-face collaboration and team bonding (fewer spontaneous discussions may impact creativity)

==== Advantages: ====
* Expands the pool of potential partners beyond one’s immediate social circle (meet people you’d never encounter otherwise)
* Convenient and efficient for busy individuals (can connect anytime via apps or sites)
* Compatibility matching (many platforms use profiles and algorithms to pair people with similar interests)

Disadvantages:
* Can be superficial (first impressions based on photos or brief bios, leading to snap judgments)
* Safety concerns (risk of deceptive profiles, catfishing, or dangerous situations when meeting strangers)
* Undermines organic social skills and traditional meeting opportunities (less face-to-face courtship, more hookup culture for some)

==== Advantages: ====
* Easy communication and connection – young people can stay in touch with friends and family instantly
* Access to information and educational content (learning opportunities, exposure to diverse ideas worldwide)
* Platforms for self-expression and community support (teens can share art, find peers with similar interests, get support on issues)

Disadvantages:
* Cyberbullying and online predators – youths may be exposed to harassment or exploitation, harming their mental healthmayoclinic.org<ref>{{cite web|title=mayoclinic.org|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437#:~:text=,such%20as%20anxiety%20and%20depression|publisher=mayoclinic.org|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>
* Addiction and distraction – excessive screen time can hurt academic performance, sleep, and real-life socializing
* Unrealistic comparisons – social media often portrays idealized images, causing anxiety or low self-esteem among impressionable teens

==== Advantages: ====
* Athletes have rare talents and short career spans; high pay is (arguably) justified by the huge revenue and entertainment they generate
* Top sports leagues are lucrative industries – player salaries reflect the market value and attract global talent
* Successful athletes often give back via charities or inspire youth to excel in sports and fitness

Disadvantages:
* Creates a sense of imbalance when athletes earn vastly more than teachers, nurses, etc. (raises questions of social priorities)
* Ticket prices and merchandise costs may rise for fans to support these massive salaries (sports becomes expensive for the public)
* Can encourage unhealthy focus on money in sports, possibly fueling corruption or doping to achieve success at any cost

==== Advantages: ====
* Sustainable protein source – insect farming has lower environmental impact (less land, water, and greenhouse gases than livestock)
* Nutritious: many insects are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals
* Could improve food security as the population grows (an abundant, efficient food supply to help fight hunger)

Disadvantages:
* Cultural resistance and disgust factor – many people find the idea of eating insects unappealing or taboo
* Regulatory and safety questions (need standards for farming, processing insects to ensure they’re safe to eat)
* Market acceptance is low; it may take significant effort and time to integrate insect-based foods into mainstream diets

==== Advantages: ====
* Avoids overuse of drugs – fewer side effects and less risk of dependence (e.g. using therapy or lifestyle changes instead of pills)
* Encourages preventive care and holistic health approaches (diet, exercise, natural remedies)
* Can reduce healthcare costs if effective alternatives are used (e.g. physiotherapy instead of surgery or medication when appropriate)

Disadvantages:
* Not all alternatives are effective or evidence-based – some conditions truly require medication (risk if serious illnesses go untreated)
* Could lead to worse health outcomes if people reject doctor’s orders (e.g. refusing antibiotics when needed)
* Many alternative treatments take longer and require patient commitment (which may not be practical for everyone compared to a quick medicine)

==== Advantages (of organized tours): ====
* Convenience and safety: Everything is planned (transport, lodging, itinerary) – less stress for travelers, helpful in unfamiliar places
* Professional guides provide local knowledge and language support, enriching understanding without a language barrier
* Social experience: traveling in a group allows meeting new people and sharing experiences

Disadvantages:
* Less authentic discovery – tours stick to schedule and popular spots, leaving little room for spontaneous exploration
* Limited freedom to change plans or pursue personal interests (travelers must follow the group’s plan)
* Can be more superficial: a “tourist bubble” experience that might isolate you from how locals really live

==== Advantages: ====
* Facilitates deeper cultural immersion (interact with locals in their language, showing respect and making meaningful connections)
* Practical benefits: easier to navigate, ask for help, and avoid misunderstandings in a foreign country
* Enriches the travel experience and personal growth – you practice language skills and perhaps learn faster through real-life use

Disadvantages:
* Not strictly necessary in many places (English is widely spoken in tourist areas, so one can manage without local language)
* Learning even the basics of a new language for each trip can be time-consuming and challenging
* Some travelers might feel anxious or discouraged from traveling if they think language is a barrier (could limit spontaneous travel plans)

==== Advantages: ====
* Lower carbon emissions and environmental impact (fewer flights or efficiency standards help combat climate change)
* Pushes innovation in green transportation (encourages airlines to adopt cleaner technology or travelers to use trains for shorter distances)
* Reduces noise and air pollution around airports, benefiting local communities’ health and quality of life

Disadvantages:
* Travel becomes more expensive or less accessible (restrictions or higher taxes on flights could raise ticket prices)
* Negative impact on tourism and global business connectivity (countries or remote areas relying on air travel may suffer economically)
* Public resistance – people value the freedom of flying, so strict regulation might be unpopular if seen as limiting personal choice

==== Advantages (of pet ownership): ====
* Provides companionship and emotional support for owners (pets can reduce stress and loneliness)
* Many pets (cats, dogs) are domesticated and thrive under human care – they often live longer, healthier lives than in the wild
* Saves animals from shelters or streets (adopting pets gives them a home, and some species rely on human care for survival)

Disadvantages:
* Ethical concerns: keeping animals in human environments can be seen as restricting their natural freedom (especially exotic or wild animals as pets)
* Risk of neglect or mistreatment – not all owners meet the animal’s needs, leading to suffering
* Environmental impact: pets (e.g. outdoor cats) can harm wildlife, and pet industries (breeding, pet food production) have ecological footprints

==== Advantages: ====
* Promotes road safety – ensures older drivers still have the required vision, reflexes, and cognitive ability
* Can refresh knowledge of traffic rules and encourage safe driving habits among seniors
* Potentially reduces accidents caused by age-related impairments (protects both the driver and others on the road)

Disadvantages:
* Could be seen as age discrimination – many older adults are perfectly capable drivers and might feel unfairly targeted
* Inconvenience and cost of frequent testing, and it may cause anxiety or loss of confidence for senior drivers
* Losing a license can severely impact an elderly person’s independence, especially if alternatives (like public transport) are limited in their area

==== Advantages (of hiring 60+ in important roles): ====
* Experience and wisdom: Older employees bring decades of experience and institutional knowledge to high-level decisions
* Stability and mentorship – seasoned leaders can mentor younger staff and may be less prone to rash decisions
* They may have established networks and credibility in the field that benefit the organization’s reputation and partnerships

Disadvantages:
* May limit opportunities for younger talent to rise (brain drain or frustration if youth feel blocked from leadership roles)
* Risk of outdated perspectives – older leaders might be less attuned to new technologies or changing market trends
* Could lead to lack of diversity in ideas; younger professionals often bring innovation, fresh skills, and modern approaches that are needed for growth

==== Advantages (of keeping seniors at home): ====
* Emotional comfort and family connection – the elderly feel more loved and included living with family in familiar surroundings
* Maintains their dignity and independence longer (they can stick to their own routine and environment)
* Strengthens family bonds and allows knowledge transfer between generations (grandparents interacting with grandchildren, etc.)

Disadvantages:
* Professional care in retirement homes can be crucial (medical staff, physiotherapy, specialized care readily available on-site)
* Burden on families: not all families have the time, resources, or skills to provide full-time care, which can be stressful for everyone
* Some seniors prefer the social life and structured activities in senior residences – living at home might isolate them if family members are busy

Practice Tip: It’s not enough to just list points – be sure to expand these ideas into sentences and examples when writing. For example, if discussing télétravail (remote work), you might write about improved work-life balance (citing no commute, more family time) and acknowledge counterpoints like social isolation or blurred work hourslingorelic.com<ref>{{cite web|title=lingorelic.com|url=https://lingorelic.com/tef-canada-writing-section-b-le-teletravail-est-nocif/#:~:text=1.%20%C3%89quilibre%20travail,de%20qualit%C3%A9%20avec%20sa%20famille|publisher=lingorelic.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>lingorelic.com<ref>{{cite web|title=lingorelic.com|url=https://lingorelic.com/tef-canada-writing-section-b-le-teletravail-est-nocif/#:~:text=1,p%C3%A9riodes%20sans%20interaction%20sociale%20ad%C3%A9quate|publisher=lingorelic.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>. Organize your essay with a clear introduction stating your opinion, 3 body paragraphs (each focusing on one argument/supporting idea), and a concise conclusion. By preparing these pros and cons for multiple topics, you’ll be ready to quickly outline and write a strong response on exam day. Good luck!tefcanadaonline.com<ref>{{cite web|title=tefcanadaonline.com|url=https://tefcanadaonline.com/maitriser-lexpression-ecrite-au-tef-canada-votre-guide-complet-pour-une-redaction-impeccable/#:~:text=,vos%20id%C3%A9es%20sera%20fortement%20%C3%A9valu%C3%A9e|publisher=tefcanadaonline.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>reddit.com<ref>{{cite web|title=reddit.com|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/French/comments/1gzmr2x/delfdalftcftef_questions_masterpost/#:~:text=4,or%20topics%20are%20important|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2025-11-14}}</ref>