In many cities, CCTV cameras are being used in order to tackle crime. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some children spend hour every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear. What is your opinion ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet without any face to face contact with others. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps illustrate an island before and after the development of tourist facilities.
Nowadays, in most of the country there is the possibility for children to attend either single-sex schools or co-educational schools. In past time, male and female couldn’t go in the same school, so there were only single-sex schools and for this reason people didn’t have any choice and must send their children to that type of schools.
Consequently, now, there are more and more co-educational schools than single-sex schools which are becoming less common. Indeed, some parents don’t agree on sending their children to single-sex schools because this could cause problems in their future. Even though, single-sex schools seem to be more secure (controlled), where teachers can teach better and parents would be less worried on problems and arguments which can happen between the two different sex. Actually, these arguments are good for the development and growing of the children/prole.
For instance, in mixed school is represented the real society where people are not divided into the two sex and have to work together and collaborate. So, co-educational helps to share ideas and confront opinions among several people who will be next citizens of the world. Of course, diversity can generate fighting, but this is something that a child has to experience. (Moreover, this schools help to develop the socialization of the children and start to send them to the right way for life)
To sum up, I personally agree that children who attend single school would have some disadvantages in their future life, because society is mixed and the best time to learn how to live properly is actually childhood. In my opinion, school is a place for learning how to live with other people, for building/establish relationships and not only for memorizing topics.
Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The map below show an industrial area in the twon of norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and amke comparisons where relevant.
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing, and people wear similar clothes. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is thi the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries people of all age groups are engaging in too many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or drawbacks to this development?
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people in many countries follow the latest fashion, hairstyles, and so on . Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that the importance of public libraries is decreasing because of the technological development,so allocating national budget on them is a waste of money.To what extent,do you agree with this statement?
In many countries, wedding are Getting bigger and more expensive than the past. What is the reason for this coma is it positive or negative development
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that genetically modified crops are a positive development. Others, however, argue that they are potentially dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
government needs to spend more money to encourage the development of artsand sports in schools, rather than to support professional arts and sport events . to what extent you agree or disagree ?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. Is this a positive or negative development? What is the effect of this on the individual and on society?
n some countries owning a home rather than renting one is considered very important. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people today buy ready made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing [for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras]. In many cases, the people are being monitered are unaware that this is happening. Do you think advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
In the globalization process, technology has changed the way people connect with each other. While this development may bring about some potential benefits, I would argue they are eclipsed by the significant drawbacks.
Computers and A.I. are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of [poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. Discuss the benefits of this development and problems associated with it.
Pressure on the school and university student is increasing and students are put to work hard when then are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Is economic development necessary to reduce poverty or should economic growth be stopped as it is damaging the environment. Discuss both side.
school teachers are more responsible for social and intellectual development of students than parent. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The tv and the internet provide opportunity to ordinary people to become famous.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Many schoolchildren today take part in work experience sessions for short periods of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
More and more people today wear fashionable clothes is it positive or negative development ? Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
The maps below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Some people think that technological developments have reduced crime. Others think that they have encouraged crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
More and more people want to own items such as car, clothing and other things, that are made by famous brands. What are the reasons for this. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to school provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the counryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate language automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, many local shops have closed because customers travel to big shopping malls or centers to do their shopping. is this a positive or a negative development
In the past, people lived in one place for a long time, but now they can live in many different places. What are the reasons? Is this a postive or negative development?
Nowadays cultures of different countries are becoming more similar than they use to be. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowdays in many countries the proportion of older population is higher than that of younger people. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
more and more people today expect to get what they want instantly ( goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this expectations to get things instantly is a positive or negative development?