Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage
of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years
2002 and 2010.
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Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
You recently bought a piece of computer equipment but it was broken. You
work at home and you need this equipment for your work.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In this letter:
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you would like the shop to do
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Digital technologies (for example, computers and smartphones) have improved the quality of communication between people. Use reasons and examples to explain your answer.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment> IT would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans.
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
It is possible that children will learn by computers or robots in the future.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development
These days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person.
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
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Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult.
Does modern technology reduce or increase stress?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that books should be stopped in school and that video films and computers should be used instead.
To what extent do you agree?
Many jobs that are done by people are now done by machines and computers. Some people that this is a positive development while others feel this is a negative for society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The scientist believes that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary schoolsuch as reading,writing and math
How far do you agree or disagree?
Scientists predict that cars will be driven by computers, not people in the near future. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money as computer technology is available that performs the same functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you thibk, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computers in class to assist in their education.
Do you feel that this would be an advantage to the students' education of would it be an unnecessary complication?
An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in schools, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this trend?
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries object and works of art by using a computer . Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Some people believe that time spent on television and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that books should be stopped in schools and that, videos, films and computers should be used instead. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that parents should limit their children’s time to watch TV and play computer games and encourage them to read books. Do you agree or disagree?
There are more workers work from home ad more students studying from home. This is because computer technology is more and more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative devlopment?
These days everyone seems to have more possessions(e.g. computers, cars, mobile phones, etc) Our strong desire to own these things is making us less aware of important personal qualities such as kindness and concern for others. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young
people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
The bar chart below gives information about the number of students studying Computer Science at a UK university between 2010 and 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology.
How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
Write at least 250 words.
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own computer in class to assist in their education
Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Some people say that playing computergames is bad for children in every aspect. Ohters say that palying computergames can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give youre opinion.
The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money because of computer technologies that have the same function.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer game, however it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies. And, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development.
What is your opinion on this?
Modern technology such as personal computers and the internets have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of their work instead of going to an office everyday. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
These days, a lot of people have their own computers and mobile. It has become quite easy do job from home. Do you think, it has more advantages and disadvantages to do work from home? I
Nowadays movies and computer games containing violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have negative effect on the society and should be banned, others, however, believe that it is harmless entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
This chart gives information about the number of people who play video games on a computer or device. Summarise the information by reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons. (Around 150 words)
More and more people work from home or study from home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult.
Does modern technology reduce or increase stress?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and expensive hi-tech media such as computer software,videos and DVDs.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and Disadvantages of this trend.
There is no need to go out to see live performance (concert...) because it is better to see them on the TV or Computer screen. Do you agree or disagree
Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste to learn a foreign language.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that children should spend their time reading stories rather than playing computer games or watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about computer possession by household in one European country between 1997 and 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.