Research has shown that spending much less time in workplace can reduce the use of energy. Thus, some companies close for some days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- YouTubers-vloggers.html) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays some professionals such as doctor, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what citizens are saying and doing (for instance, through cellphone tracking and security. cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
A lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of days to name the special days like National Children's day and National non smoking day why do they do so? What are the effects?
In the past, sporting champions used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What message does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
Practice 16 Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth for their achievements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
*Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. *Why might this be the case? *What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Nowadays many ecosystems in the world are experiencing problems because large predators are going extinct. Why is this a bad thing? What solution can governments implement to solve this problem?
Some people believe that university education is essential if people have a successful life, while others think that nowadays this is not true. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many families are rarely having meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays people in many countries follow the latest fashion, hairstyles, and so on . Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday they will become fit. However these days older people are usually lonely and donot talk to others which makes them unfit and how unhappy. What are the reasons for this? How can this be resolved
Many student’s todays take part in the work experience sessions for a short period of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development?
NOWADAYS IN MANY COUNTRIES WOMEN HAVE FULL TIME JOBS.THEREFORE,IT IS LOGICAL TO SHARE HOUSEHOLD TASKS EVENLY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN.TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT?
Nowadays families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening ? Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the drawbacks ?
i. #Environment - Nowdays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? (IELTS 5, GT)
Many schools these days have problems with poor student behaviour. Why do you think these problems occure? What could be done to tackle these problems?
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impactof it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs becouse of it.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
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
These days many families move abroad for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Others believe that it makes their lives more difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opini
APPLICATION LETTER TOPIC . You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
a hundred years ago, many people thought that the human race was improving in very area of life. Nowadays people are less certain about this. In what areas has the human race made important process? in what areas do we still need to make progress?
r) The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extend do you agree or disgree with this stagement.
Some people argue that public libraries have become unnecessary because nowadays information can be accessed from home using the internet . Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of holidays in a year or people doing different jobs enjoy different amount of holiday time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that nowadays children have more freedom than previous generations . Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Most employees nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social skill are important on addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is an influence professional sportsman on teenagers. It is undeniable that they have a vital role in our life, especially youths’.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays many elderly people live alone and this can cause a variety of problems. What are some of these problems and what solutions can you suggest?
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Nowdays some copanies thing that the number of men and women employees should be equal. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
In their advertising nowadays usually emphasise that their produts are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development? give reason for your answer and inclue ant relevant example from your own knowledge or expercience.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident .Nowadays people are watching the same films ,fashions ,brands ,advertisements and TV channels .To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays the environmental problems are to big to be manage by individual persons or countries. In other words, it is an internationl problem. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
nowadays the way many people intract 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?
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centres with other people, rather than living with their adult children. What is the reason for this and what are the solutions for this?
Nowadays many young people are not interested in reading the newspapers and watching news on television. Give reasons for this and proffer solution to this problem.
"Art is considered an essential part of all cultures througout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interests in the arts?"
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one’s lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days people prefer to watch live performances on TV or computer, online rather than go to the place of that event. To what extent do you agree or disagree?