Topic 10: 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 ageing populations.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
the maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now ,and plants for its development. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisions where relevant.
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people tend to change their jobs more often than in the past. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many people use social media on regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
In many developed and developing nation, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could help to tackle that issue.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now,and plans for its developement. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparisons where relevant.
It is believed that the education system is the most critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple life style can preserve environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience
Paying for things using mobile apps is becoming more and more common in many countries. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people belive that robots are very important to human’s future development, whilw others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In our society, there is far more attention on men's sport than women's sport. What are the reasons? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. To what extent do you agree that companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, young people are choosing to go to universities abroad rather than studying locally. Is this a positive or negative development?
The given maps show the picture of the Norbiton industrial area at this moment and planned future development.
In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
in their adversising, bussineses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people have decided to reduce the number of times they fly every year or to stop flying altogether. Do you think the environmental benefits of this development outweigh the disadvantages for individuals and businesses? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development?
countries are becoming more and more simlar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Obesity is becoming a growing concern in many developed countries. What are the main causes of obesity, and what solutions can be taken to tackle this issue?
The charts below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show 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.
Describe your interest in the Indonesia Young Leaders Programme and how you hope this programme can assist you in your personal development and your community work
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Save time, healthy, approved in standard Fast, -gender- mommy’s time Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Tourist-positive or negative development,.. it has become easier and more affordabke for people to travek to other countries, do you thunk its is a positive or negative development? Give yours opinion and revenr examples from your experience
Some people think technology development decreases crimes, while others believe it actually encourages crimes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years. Do you believe this is a positive or negative development? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it a positive or negative development?
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to golfbal warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in Oder to help solve this problem. Other think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The international tech company has placed an advertisement for the web developer in your local newspaper.
Write a letter applying for the position. In your letter,
1. explain what you are currently doing.
2. describe why you are suitable for this job.
3. explain when you are available to start.
You should write at least 150 words.
Technology has allowed many people to work from home, but it has also meant that they are often expected to be available for work outside of normal working hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for employees?
The maps illustrate the development which took place in Liverton docks between 1980 and now.
many adancements in techonolgy are making people's lives easier, users need to think and do less to achieve tasks. discuss the positives and negetives of this development and give your own opinion.
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many developing countries require aid from international organisations to develop. Many people think that this aid should be financial, while others think that practical aid and advice are more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subjects, so it shoube compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures can get to solve this matter?
Completing University education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job,on the other other people think developing skills and experience is more important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In many countries, young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing home with friends. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
In some countries, owing a home rather tan renting one is very important for people. * why might this be the case *Do you think this is a positive and negative development.
Nowadays most green energy is becoming evermore prevalent in both developed and developing countries. Some argue they greatly reduce costs and are better for the environment, others believe they are a serious threat to energy security. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People nowadays leave their countries to study or work abroad. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative development?