The Development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the Advantage and Disadvantage to having one language in the world?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many educational institutions give greater importance to subjects related to science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
As computers can translate quickly and accurately with the development of technology, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and books from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
Modern technology has promoted easy and fast access to information. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some contries more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. what are the reasons for this? is this positive or negative development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. What do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, parents are deciding to have children later in their lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people spend money and not save it. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. atures, and Why is this? 8 you think it is a positive or negative development?
With the development of online, there is no future for the radio. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that the government should invest in teaching science rather than in other subjects for a country’s development and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. 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 map below shows the development of the village of Rynemouth between 1995 and the present.
Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and at work. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In our society, there is far more attention on men's sport than women's sport. What are the reasons? Do you think that this is a 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.
Nowadays some older people choose to live in the retirement communities with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is it a positive or negative development
Medical science has greatly lengthened the average lifespan for most people. Some think this is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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?
Some people think that there will be a decrease in international travel in future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to chil’s development as other subjects. So it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend, do you agree or disagree?
Band 9: In the advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst the younger generation. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Ine some parts of the world, it is becoming in physically popular to try to find out the history of your own family.Why do you think people do this? Do you think it's a positive or negative development?
Many people around the world use social media day to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some beliee that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Theref0r, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Do you agree or disagree
Nowadays technology is increasingly being uswd to monitor what people are saying or doing. So you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
nowadays there is a trend that the media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. some people think it is harmful to individuals and to the society. do u agree or disagree
In the last 20 years, there have been significant developments in the field of information technology IT, for example, the world wide web and communication by E-mail. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future . To what extent do you agree with this view?
In some countries, people are spending long hours at the workplace. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some school have restricted the use of mobile phones. Do you think this is a negative development or a posititve one?
Task - II Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show the development of small fishing village its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort.
Research recently shows an increasing number of business meetings and trainings taking place online. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
With the development of scocial media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in ordet to meet and chat with friends which can lead to pottentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggesr to deal with this problem?
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children's development than playing computer games. What extent do you agree or disagree.
IELTS 17 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?
in their advertising, business nowdays usually emphasise that that their products are new in some way why is this like? do you think it is positive or negative development?
Thanks to developments in technology, many people today have lost basic skills such as how to repair clothes, etc. Why is this happening? Do you think that this is a negative development?
People today can perform the everyday tasks such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and society as a whole? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel fare in the future. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go yo sporting or cultural events. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Technology Has changed the way tHat people interact with each other. In wHat ways Has technology changed the types of relationships tHat people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?