Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. discuss both views and give your opinion?
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In manay countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think is a positive or a negative development?
General Training
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tabkets and mobil phones bring more disadvantages than advantages. To what exteend do you agree or disagree
When a country becomes richer, the natural environment will suffer. It is not possible for a country to both develop its economy and protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people have developed poor eating habits and do not eat balanced diet. What are the reasons behind this? Suggest possible solutions to control this.
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential fir the development of the poor nation's. However the government of richer nation's should help the poor nation's in such areas. Discuss.
Some people believe that robots are important to human's future development while others believe they are dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Opinion divide concerning what plays a more important role in people's personality development, nature or nurture. What is your opinion?
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays larger distance are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Scientist say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the 21st century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Your have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the council. In your letter ·
say how you heard about the plan ·
explain how you feel about it ·
ask for more information about it
Nowaday parents put too much presure on their children to succed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or possitive development?
sports has become a bussiness and this earning has brought professional sport people a lot of financial and other developments. is it a positive or negative development?
The two maps illustrate an island before and after the development of tourist facilities.
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Is this a two-part question structure question?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planeed furture development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maje comparsons where relevant.
Many people believe that family has a greater influence on a child's life and development than other factors such as friends,Tv,music and so on. To what extend do you agree or disagree this statement?
More and more young people are interested in finding out about their family background and history. What are the possible reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Mobile phones and smart devices should be restricted and that young people should not be allowed to have them. Only people of a certain age should have permission to own them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal? What is your opinion?
With the develop of the countries people are more living individually or with the small family members. Describe this case ? How this case can effect the society?
Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important. *why might this be the case *Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
the way that people work today has changed significantly due to the development of technonlgy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these changes?
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, fast food restaurants and processed foods are becoming increasingly popular. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries achieve international sporting success by building specialised facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think thia is a positive or a negative development?
WORK: Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries consists of 50 percent female workers. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of management positions to women. Discuss, what is your opinion?
Robots and artifical intelligence are veing developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happen? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
The map below shows the development of the village of Reymouth between 1995 and present.
Transporting large amount of food to richer nations from developing countries is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays children mostly spend time playing computer games rather than sports. What is the reason for this? it is a negative or positive development.
The Internet has brought many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we can do things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods ( television, microwave, oven and rick cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
As communication technology develops, people are interacting with each other in different ways. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages?
Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
We have been living in the nuclear age now for Ove half a century. since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
the map shows developments, which took place in the bookstore between 2000 and now.
For those less developed countries, the disadvantages of developing tourism are as much as the advantages. To what extent do you agree.