The maps illustrate the development which took place in Liverton docks between 1980 and now.
Nowadays more items from the other countries are sold at local supermarkets. What are the reasons for this? is this a positive or negative development?
In recent years, people in many countries have been able to afford more material possessions such as electronic kitchen appliances, computers and vehicles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this increased level of affluence, and give your opinion about whether this is a positive or negative development.
Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries.But in some other countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar)are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
Nowadays some parents pressure their children to be successful in a specific field. What are the the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this 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?
Some universities now offer their course in the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some people say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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?
ii. #Globalization | #ForeignTrade - Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no outdoor areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. 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.
More and more company are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think is a positive or negative development?
Some children spend bhours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that globalization has a positive impact on economic development and cultural exchange. However, others argue that it leads to the erosion of local cultures and widening income inequalities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ADULT YOUTH ARE OFTEN CALLED UP FOR WORKING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMINITIES. SOME PEOPLE SAY THEY SHOULD WORK VOLUNTARILY, OTHERS SAY THAT THEY SHOULD GET PAID. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadaysthan in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The map presents the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. k
Today, people can work and live almost anywhere they want to because of the improvements in communication technology and transport. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays people around the world are spending more money on consumer goods like TVs and microwave ovens. Is this a positive or negative development?
In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, 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?
Once children start school,teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development.To what extent fo you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in someway. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that families have the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think other factors such as television, friend, music. etc. gave biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. ls this a positive or 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.
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the development of George town between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
MPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND TRADE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF POORER NATIONS. HOWEVER,THE GOVERNMENTS OF RICHER NATIONS SHOULD TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HELPING THE POORER NATIONS IN SUCH AREAS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
Nowadays men’s sports are given far more attention by society compared to women’s sports.. What are the reasons for that? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
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?
Today friendly robots are developed to help people at work and home. Do you think the positive development outweigh the negative?
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Disscuss both views and give your opinion
In the recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls or centres to do their shopping. is this a positive or negative development?
Today many things in the home are done by machines. In the past these things were all done by hand. Give the advantages and disadvantages of this development
Some employers think formal academic qualification are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the care? Is it a positive or negative development？
More and more people want to buy clothes,car, and other products from well-known brand.Do you think it is a positive or negative development
There are many zoos in many different countries these days. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or 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?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Now a day’s celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?