Some people think that robots are important for human’s future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many places the role of father and mother is changing. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost everyday of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development of shoppers and local communities?
In recent years children have been given more freedom than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of thi development?
Handwriting today is less formal than it was in the past. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy areound the wold today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative development?
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that effect a children’s development are media and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role …discuss both views and give your opinion.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that it is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many cultures around the world are becoming more siilar. What do you think the reasons are? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face- to- face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage
Some people believe that traveling abroad is beneficial for personal development and cultural understanding. Others argue that traveling within one's own country is more valuable and rewarding. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cell phone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Pressure on the school and university student is increasing and students are put to work hard when then are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
today ,most of people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger.is it a positive or negtaive development in your opinion?to what extent do you support the devlopment?
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? (Media)
Some children spend hours everyday on their smatphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly (services, information, tasks). Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy clothes,cars and other items with famous brands. -What are the reasons? -Is that a positive or negative development?
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the tiem that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many supermarkets are selling more and more food that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Most countries want to improve standard of living through economic development, however others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages
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 opinion
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of language like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages
Many companies are now allowing employees to work from home at least part of the time. is this a positive or negative development?
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?
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
Some people think that economic growth is the most important goal for a country, while others believe that other types of progress, such as social or environmental development, are equally important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent shoul strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mother go out to work. What are the main reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for children 's development,while others think that it is important for children to go to school.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of home schooling and state your opinion.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
In recent years, many small shop have closed because customer travel to large shopping malls. is this a positive or negative development.
In many countries around the world,rural people are moving to citites so that population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a possitive or a negative development?
In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large number 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?
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 ? (TECHNOLOGY)
people now have freedom to live and work anywhere in the world due to the development in the communication and transportation. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
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 apossitive or negative development?
Some people think that parents have a powerful influence in child’s life, while the influence from outside the home plays a bigger part of child’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that robots and artificial intelligence are essential for the future of human development, while others believe that they are dangerous and have a negative impact on society. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
In some counties, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other counties. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
The maps show the developments which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
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?