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 disadvato ntages of this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
Some people regard the increasing business and cultural contact between countries as a positive development. Others, however, feel that this will lead to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More people today prefer to live alone in comparison to past. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed contries should give other types of help to the poor contries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of cloth, cars and other items. what are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The diagrams below show the development of the horse. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was redeveloped. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (01.03.25)
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
Today it is common for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantages of this new development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of norbiton, andplanned future development of the side.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparisons where relevant.
Many different countries have most shops and products that are the same. Some people consider this to be a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the country to be more developed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plan for its future redevelopment
Recent technological developments have greatly changed our ways of life in a positive way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic- In recent years, young people in many countries choose to live by themselves. What are the reasons and is it positive or negative for the development of the society.
Completing university is thought be some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with help problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring personal fiteness trainer than doing any sport or excercise? what are the reasons for that? is it a positive or 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?
The map below show an industrial area in the twon of norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and amke comparisons where relevant.
As a country develops, people tend to buy more cars. Do the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
Many People are buying ready to eat food and not cooking for themselves. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages? Give Real life Examples.
Some people believe that we should reduce air traveling for ecological reasons. Do you think that this would be a positive or negative development and how it could it be achieved?
Developing countries require help offered by international organizations to ensure healthy and sustainable development. Some people think that financial aid is important. Others believe that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Countries are becoming more and more sim ilar because people are able to
buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the ain sources in many countries, but insome countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encourages. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Economic development in the countryside has improved the quality of life in urban areas more than in the countryside. This creates a gap. What problems does this cause, and how might these problems be reduced?
Life expectancy In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations.
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to re fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?
With the incresing used and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people use the perform. What are the advantage and disadvantage of the trend?
More and more people are buying food that is ready to eat rather than choosing to eat home-cooked food. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people like to eat a lot of food that cannot be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food that people consume from other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subject so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweibgh the disadvantages for the environment?
In many countries, people are spending more time in their workplaces. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Developmenl in lechnology couses env,'ronmenlot problems. sorne people believe fhe solufion in fhese problems is everyone occepfs o simpler woy of life, while olhers soy lhol technology con solye fhese problems. Discuss bolh views ond give your own o pinion.
Robots aand artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people believe that robots are important to humans’ future development, while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Rich contries often give money to poorer contries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to a more sedentary lifestyle, children in developed nations have higher levels of obesity compared to previous generations. What problems does this cause and what are the possible solutions?
Individuals can do nothing to change society. Any new developments can only be brought about by governments and large institutions. How far do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
The end of the world's fossil fuel resources and the subsequent changes will be a positive development in society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience!
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage participation of men in senior development in three companies between 1980 and the year 2010.
The below maps show the development of a city between 1936 and 2007.
In many countries, people can eat a wide variety of food from other countries. As a result, they eat more food from other cultures rather than cuisine. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?