Many people around the world use social media every day to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Older people often choose to spend their money on themselves (e.g., on holiday) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, managers and team leaders in many organizations and companies are much younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for it? Is it positive or negative development?
Information technology has significantly transformed our lives in recent years. In your opinion, what is the greatest benefit of information technology? Consider also the disadvantages that the development of this technology may bring about.
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
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.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that thier products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some part of world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Fewer and fewer people today right by hand using a pen pencil or brush. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or a negative development?
IIn some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
eople 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?
Today people can work and live anywhere they want, because of the improvements in communicant technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others argue that economic development is damaging the environment and needs to stop. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Once children enter school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social developments than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In t.heir advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
"In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common." Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Online currencies have become more common in recent years. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development? Many people today would argue that cinemas are becoming irrelevant due to new streaming services. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more people are choosing to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development? Please try to
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?
In many countries mobile phones are used to pay for things. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
(In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happenung? Is it a 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. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
These days many children spend a lot of their time playing computer games but little time doing sport. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
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. What are the advantah5 and disadvantages of this development
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The map below shows an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
🔶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 negative development? 🔸 Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
Theplansbelowshowthelayoutofauniversity'ssportscentrenow,andhow It will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some children spend hous everyday on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people buy a wide variety of electrical household goods like TV washing machine, refrigerators oven. Is this a positive or negative development?
portable entartainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development ?
Some people support the development of agriculture, like factory farming and the scientific creation of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generations. What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home. 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.
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?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you yhink the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.
The maps show the development of the Queen Mary Hospital following the building's conceptualization in 1960.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
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?
Today family members do not eat meals together. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays more and more children play computer games .why do you think this is the case ? is it a positive or negative development
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling goods that is located locally sourced.what are the seasons for this. Is a positive or negative development?
nowadays, college students and even high students start to work at a young age. do you think it is a positive or negative development?