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?
IELTS Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative source of energy (wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
There is no denying the fact that nowadays, children spend several hours on smartphones daily. Despite people having arguments views about this topic, however, in my opinion, I consider that this is a negative development and in this essay will express my perspective, as well as discuss the reasons behind this case.
Many parents go to work in other countries and take family with them. Do the advantages in this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some sceientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings. while some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some places, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that governments of wealthy countries should take more obligation for assisting impoverished countries in such areas. Now people are beginning to realize that development depends on the joint efforts of a large number of different groups.
Research indicates that the characterisitics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discussion both views and give your 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?
Robot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
“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?”
In theie advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, most countries can improve the standard of living through economic development, but so are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote culture heritage sites such as archaeological ruins in the Jungle accessible to a great number of tourist. Is this a positive or negative development?. give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge.
Any attempt to preserve the natural world will hinder economic development. However, the benefits of helping the environment will always far outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it doesn’t solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other type of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. iIn this a posetive or negative development?
Nowadays it is not only large company that can be able to make films. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With deforestration, urban development and illigal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitats and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measuers can be taken to deal with this problem.
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machine are new able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that computer games are dangerous for children in every way, while others think that computer games help children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world cost numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in someway. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling goods that is located locally sourced.what are the seasons for this. Is a positive or negative development?
Electric mobility devices such as scooters, rollers, segways and hoverboards are becoming very popular tools for commuting in the city. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas (1999 & 2004) Coffee UK Switzerland Denmark Belgium Sweden 1999 (millions of euros) 1.5 3 1.8 1 0.8 2004 (millions of euros) 20 6 2 1.7 1 Bananas Switzerland UK Belgium Sweden Denmark 1999 (millions of euros) 15 1 0.6 1.8 2 2004 (millions of euros) 47 5.5 4 1 0.9 * Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
Nowadays, a growing number of peaple with health problem are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usuall doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think that one of the developments outweigh the disadvantage?
Computers and artificial intelligent technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can A.I enhance the learning experiences. Is this a positive or negative development?
The plans below show the layout of a university's sport centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It has become easier and more affortable for people to travel to other countries. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
One of the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and lige expectencyis increasing. Do you think the advantaged of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The map below shows the development of a seaside village betwwen 1995 and present.
Many people these days change careers throughout their working life. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development for them personally and for the society as a whole?
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
The diagram below shows the present and past development of a biomedical campus of a university
Due to development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries many small local business are unable to compete.some thought that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree??
Nowadays ore tasks at home and work are being performed by robits. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
Self- practice 27/11 : Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitats and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cell phone) app is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
In some countries it is illegal for companies to reject job applicant for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.