in the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowaday, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
The map below shows 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 comparisons where relevant.
in many countries nowaday, consumers can go to asupermarket and buy food produced all over the world. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
It is said that the education system is the most critical factor in the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some children spend a long time each day on thier smartphones. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Small town center shops are running out of business because rural residents tend to go shopping in big cities store. To what extent do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
•In many countries small shops and town centres 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?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their product are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day.
More and more people traveling to other country. why it is happening ? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the ways people interact with each other has changed because of technology.In what ways technologies affected the types of relationships people make.Has this become a positive or negative development.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in highschools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural area which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in development countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development. Others think it is important for children to attend school. Discuss the advantages of both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. Is this a positive or negative development? What is the effect of this on the individual and on society?
Some people think that sports are important for personal development, while others believe that they are just a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Nowadays shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby in their free time. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative development?
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?
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?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
•explain where you live
•describe the problem
• give reasons why you do not want this development
Nowadays young people know less about traditionas and culture than in the past.what are the reasons for it?is this a positive development or a negative development.
Now a days people are admiring media and sports stars even though they don’t set a good example. Do you think it is positive or negative development.
the map shows developments, which took place in the bookstore between 2000 and now.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ora negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed bcuz of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
the bar chart below describe the gross domestic spending on research and development in five countrise between 2001 and 2011.
Today friendly robots are developed to help people at work and home. Do you think the positive development outweigh the negative?
art classes, such as paintings 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?N
The number of travel agencies which offer affordable tour packages in on rise. Is this a positive or negative development?
2.Nowadays, there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments .Some people think that it is harmful to individuals and to society .To what extend do you agree?
The below maps show the development of a city between 1936 and 2007.
Sustainable development and environmental protection have become a crucial concerns in modern world. Discuss the importance of sustainable development in balancing economic growth and environmental preservation. What challenges faced in achieving sustainable development, what measures can be taken to overcome them?
In some countries, governments have tried to reduce the traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during the rush hours. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or mall to do their shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development?
Most people pay taxes to contibute to the development of their country,however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important as other subjects to a child’s development, and they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicans. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Art classes, such as paintings and drawing, are as important to a child's developments as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today it is common practice for many business meetings and business training to take place online. Do the advantages of this new development outweigh the disadvantages?
More developing countries are given aid from international organziations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinio
More developing countries are given aid from international organziations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development?
Many people think that increasing business and cultural relationship between different countries is positive development. Others believe that this might be reason of loss of national identities of the country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries the elderly is put into nursing homes rather than being taken care of by their family. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?
School children and student of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Government should spend money to increase the development of sport and art for school students rather than supporting professional sport and art performances for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?