Many different countries have most shops and products as the same. Some think that it is a positive development, whereas others consider it as negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The use of social media, e.g. Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, because of the improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
School children and students of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, it is becoming less common for people to look after elderly relatives themselves. Instead, the care is provided by professionals. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
Some languages spoken by very few people are losing their importance and may become extinct. Is it a good or a bad development? What are the reasons for this?
Describe your interest in the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme and how you hope this programme can assist you in your personal development and your community work
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smart phone, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The map shows the developments which took place the coastal resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for an employee.why is it the cas3?is it a positive or negative development?
both views: family influences the children’ development Discuss both views: some people believe family influences the children’ development; however, some argue that other influences (movie, music, friends…) more affect children.
11 June 2025, These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many things that used to br done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does the development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for word. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development? Give your idea.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on thier children to succeed.what is the reason for doing this?Is this a negative or positive development?
In many countries nowadays,consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.Do you think it is a positive or negative development ? Give reasons for the answer and include any relevant examples from your own experiences.
nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of thechnology. in what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? has this become a positive or negative development?
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?
21. In many parts of the world, more and more large supermarkets are opening and smaller local shops are closing down. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages for local people?
The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site.
In advertising nowadays, businesses usually highlight and emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why do businesses practice this? Do you think this development is a positive practice or a negative one?
moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advatages and disadventages of having more one job?
The maps below show 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 comparison where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, it is illegal now to reject applicants due to their age. Do you think that it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays culture is much the same all around the world when compared to previous time. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
Many people believe that family has the strongest influence on a child’s development, while others believe that external factors such as television, friends and music play a big role. Discuss both views
the maps below show the centre of samll town called Islip as it is now,and plans for its development. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in cities.what are the reasons? Do advantages of their developmenth outweigt it's disadvantages
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usuallyemphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? 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.
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child‘s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opini
An increased number of people today change their career more than once in their lives. What are the reasons of this trend? Is it a positive or negative development?
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Many parents today employ private tutors to teach their children after school hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Modern technology allows organisations and governments to follow most of our movements and online activity. Is this a positive or a negative development?
An increasing number of people change their career and places of residence several times· during their life. Is this a positive or negative development?
The two maps illustrates the Southside shopping mall and its development plan.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are used in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy has been encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development?
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, sending children to boarding school(either in other countries or in their own countries) is becoming increasingly popular. Why is it?. Is it a positive or negative development?
The news media’s tendency to report problems and emergencies rather than positive development is harmful to individuals and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps illustrate an industrial area in norbiton in the presenet day compared with plans for future development of the site.
A new generation of entrepreneurs believe that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space exploration. How true do you think this is? How would space tourism affect space exploration as we know it today?
The map below shows the development of a seaside village between 1995 and the present. The map below shows the development of a seaside village between 1995 and the present.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?