Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employers. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some scientists think it is very soon that computers will be more intelligent than humans. Some people think it is a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The bar chart compares the yearly number of visitors in 3 different museums from 2007 to 2012. Overall, the peak of visitors' number was in 2012, while the lowest point was in 2009 and 2010. Victoria and Albert Museum was the most popular from 2007 to 2009. During 2007-2008 its annual number of visitors remained constant at about 14 million people per year. However, the figure started to decline rapidly in 2009, and reached its lowest point of about 8 millions in 2010, becoming the least popular museum for the rest of the period. After that, the number of Victoria and Albert Museum's visitors gradually rose up to 10 million visitors within 2 years. British Museum was the second most popular in 2007, being outraced by Victoria and Albert Museum. Nevertheless, its number of visitors experienced a sharp fall in 2008 and remained unchanged the following year. Then, the figure started to increase. It reached its peak of approximately 14 million visitors in 2012, regaining its position of 2007. National Gallery Museum showed the most notable development with a steady growth throughout the period. Being the least popular museum in the beginning, it experienced a growth of more than 10 million visitors over 6-year period, and became the most visited museum in 2012.
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?
In many countries, small shops and town centers are going out of business because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think the advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People today can shop,work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to- face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
A recent study showed people in developed countries are not as happy as they were before development. What are the causes of this and what are some possible solutions?
improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the goverments of richer nations should take more responsiblity for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development ? Huy Tran
Nowadayys, a growing number of people with heatlh problems are trying an alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton, and planned future developement of the site.
Nowadays, sending children to boarding school(either in other countries or in their own countries) is becoming increasingly popular. Why is it?. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way people interact the way people interact with each other has changed becasue of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationships people have? Has this become a positive or a negative development?
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and book from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
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?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryrmouth between 1995 and present.
Some countries running the house rather than ranking is important for people who might be case it's just a positive or negative development.
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote cultural heritage sites, such as archaeological ruins in jungle accessible to a great number of tourists Is this a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work and a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter,
-Explain why you want to do voluntary work
-State what your skills and experience are
-Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The diagrams illustrate the development of a public library from 20 years ago to the present.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge & experience.
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climatic change than developed countries. Others believe that all countries should have same responsibility towards protecting the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the enhancement of technology, many individuals have been interested to dedicate their time to activities such as online games on different devices. With the fact that the joy one can feel while using these entertaining tools is undeniable, there is no doubt that they come with their own disadvantages
Nowadays many celebrities receive higher salaries than senior politicians. Why is this? Do you think this 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 development?”
The map below shows the development of a seaside village between 1995 and present. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Nowadays in many countries people ara following the latest fashion,hairstyle and so on. why are they so influenced by fashion? is it a positive or negative development?
2.In some countries, old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves, for example, holidays, rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
In many countries today, families are not having meals together on a daily basis. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Transporting large amount of food to richer nations from developing countries is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables while others oppose.discribe ur opinion.
The number of overweight and unhealthy children in developed country is increasing, and many people think that this is linked to diet and lifestyle. What are the reasons for this increase and what can be done to reduce the problem?
For some people, consumer goods have become the most important thing in life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, robots will do more and more jobs instead of humans. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In many places the role of father and mother is changing. Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
In some parts of the world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship that people make? Has this been a positive or negative developments?
Finding job satisfaction is considered to be very luxury in developing countries. Why do you think that is? Do you think job satisfaction is important?
In some countries, it is now illegal for employers to reject job applicants because of their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays more and more children play computer games .why do you think this is the case ? is it a positive or negative development
In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
These days it is common to observe children spending significant amounts of time on electronic devices such as computers and tablets. In my opinion, the drawbacks of allowing children to do this outweigh any advantages.
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasis that there products are new in someway Why is this? Do u think it is a positive or negative development
It is expected in the near future that there will be a higher proportion of old people compared to younger population in some countries. 🔸Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
Scientists believe that computer will become intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive trend while other think that it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy some product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive of negative develolment?