The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People these days watch TV, films and other programs alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the development of Porth Harbour between 2000 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many thing that used to be done in the home by hands are now benig done by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantage of this development outweighs the disadvantages?
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasoas for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or xperience.
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language . Do you tink this is a positive or negative social development ?
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables while others oppose.discribe ur opinion.
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
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities for young adults in many countries. Why is this? It is a positive or negative development?
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.
In many countries, paying for thing using mobile phone (cellphone) is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
•An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to play computer games. some people say this is negative development . Discuss and give your opinion.
in many countries nowadays , cosnumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. do you think this is a postive or neagtive development.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affectedthe types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Art classess, such as paiting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positve development or a negative development. Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been many technological developments in the past few decades, for example in telecommunications, transport and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
Art classes such as painting or drawing are important for children’s development, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are many zoos in many different countries these days. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a postive or negative development? give resons for your answer and include relevant examples?
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
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closue of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are changing their careers. What are the reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative development to society?
The government should prioritize funding for science education over other subjects to promote a country’s development and progress. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones (cellphones) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Many parents today employ private tutor for their children after school hours. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
n the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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.
With growing number of populations in cities. Many people are living in small homes that do not have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during life. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parent's home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a 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 relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reason for this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
In many counties, more and more people are staying at home to look after their children when women work full time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Umar
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Ine thier advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in sme way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? And what will be effects on society?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think that it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disasvantages to having one language in the world?
In the past when students did a university degree, they tennded to study their own country. Nowdays , they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The bar charts compare the average years of schooling, the number of scientists and technicians and the amount of money spent on research and development in developing and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990.
Parenting courses help in children development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, women no longer feel the need to get married. some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people move from the countryside to big cities. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages to the environment?
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of foods imported from countries all across the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?