Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positve or a negative development?
Oler people after retirement choose spending money for themselves (on holiday) rather than saving money for their children. Is it a positive or negative development?
A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for childern development while other think that it is crucial for childern if they go to the school. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Some People think that Multinational Companies could help to boost the development of a state, while others claim that Multinational Companies capitalize labors and exploit a particular country’s resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion!
Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 advantages and disadvato ntages of this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
More and more task at home and at office are being done by robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that young people today are too dependent on technology such as computers, tablets, and cell phones. Others disagree and believe that technology is beneficial for young people's development. state your opinion
In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?*
Computer and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative 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.
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
With the development of online communication,people will neber be alone and will always be able to new friends. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fu els, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries. However, some nations are using alternatie energy such as solar power and wind power. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relation people make? Has that become a positive or negative development?
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because band customers travel to large shopping centre or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing execercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of Covid. In what ways has covid affected the types of interactions people have? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spen hours every day on thier smartphones. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and change the lives of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generations. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people do not wish to get married today. Many consider this as a negative development for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
【C19T4】 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?
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this may have negative effects on a child's development. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less amount of international travel is a positive or a negative development?
some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one. Give reasons for your answers and give relevant examples from your experience.
2.It was suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh advantages?
Some people believe that developments in technology make life too complex and that the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
countries are becoming more and more similar because poeple are able to buy the same products every where in the world. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The map below shows the development of the town of Stromer between 1995 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people believe that developments in the fields of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, worry that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5.There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people say educational school is the only critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other products from well-known brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some parents believe that homeschooling their children is a better option than sending them to traditional schools. Others think that formal education in schools is essential for a child’s development.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a chil's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes, and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Fossil fuel, such as coal, oil and natural gas, is extensively used in many countries which cause harms to the environment. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, however, is being encouraged in many countries. Is this a positive or negative development?
In their advertising ,bussinesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way . Why is this ?do think is it a positive or negative development ?
Nowadays more and more museums and art galleries around the world are putting their material content online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
New technology has resulted in many jobs, which used to be performed by people, now being done by computers or robots. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The two maps illustrate the development of the town of Felixstone between 1967 and 2001.
In many cuntries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing.
Do you think thi is a positive or negative development?