The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative developments
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question-fossil fuel ,such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Band 9: 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?
Some people believe that an efficient public transport system is the most important factor in the development of a modern city. Others argue that aspects such as healthcare, education, and public safety should take priority. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You live in an English-speaking country and you want to do some
voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which
organizes such trips.
In your letter:
● Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
● Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
● State what your skills and experience are.
The map shows the village of Chorleywood showing development between 1868 and 1994. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 develop
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Rich countries often give money to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aids. Agree or disagree?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what is this cause and what are the effects on the society
Research recently shows an increasing number of business meetings and trainings taking place online. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to 6 years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the development of the cutting tool in the Stone Age.
Nowadays nations are becoming more interesting and developing better thanks to mixing of different nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones( cellphones) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disatvantages?
It is increasingly popular in many countries around the world to research the history of one's own family. why might people want to do this? it is a positive or negative development?
🔶In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. 🔸Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Children today spend too much time on electronic devices such as smartphones and computers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has developed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. In your letter:
Give a brief description of the business
Mention what you’d like to be there on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?
Differences befween counfries ore borely eyident lhese doys. Everyone in lhe world is wecrfing lhe some bronds ond wdlching ihe sorne ry chonnels ond movies. Do you think it is o posifive or o negolive developmenl?
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 disadvantages of thi development?
In many countries, people are not taking care of their elderly relatives but seeking help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Describe your views and give examples from your own life.
In some countries it is illegal for companies to reflect job applicators for their age in this a positive or negative development
Nowadays larger distance are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they do not have to pay taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, they prefer renting a house than buying one.What is the reason ? is it a positive or negative development?
In their advertisements, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Many educational institutions give greater importance to subjects related to science and ignore subjects such as drama and literature. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its redevlopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relvant.
Nowadays some parents pressure their children to be successful in a specific field. What are the the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children , whereas others Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children, whereas others say that it has positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islipas it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data.
These days in some countries an increasing number of young adults are choosing their whole weekends inside homes. Why do you think it is happening ? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on developing public healthcare systems, while others argue that funds should be used to improve education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. 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. Write at least 250 wor
some children spend hours everday on their smartphones why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries around the world, men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?