the maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it now, and plans for its redevelopment.
Political dynasty is a form of political strategy, especially in developing countries. What problems does political dynasty cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?
Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed to hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that with the new technology there is no need to develop handwriting skills anymore. Others believe that it is still necessary to teach handwriting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Online education and training in business world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Do advantages if this development outweight the disadvsntagws?
The maps illustrate the developments that took place at Queen Mary infirmary over 3 different time periods (1960, 1980, 2000).
The news media have become more influential in people’s lives, some people think it’s a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows the development of a park named Grange Park between 1995 and present.
The maps belows show the layout od Lakeview Apartments in the present and development plam for the year 2030
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for childern development while other think that it is crucial for childern if they go to the school. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
In many nations more and more shops are open for long hours. Is this a positive or negative development for the shoppers and local community.'
Some people think that development in technology causes environmental problems. Other people believe that technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both sides of the argument and then give your opinion
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influence plays a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has change because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities throughout the world involves enormous expenditure. This money would bring more benefits if it was used to provide new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that governments should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many things that used to br done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does the development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
In the modern education system, presentations have become a crucial part of the learning process. Some people argue that this is an effective method for students to learn and develop essential skills, while others believe it puts unnecessary pressure on students. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some toddlers are using mobile phones for hours each day. why is this the case? is this a positive or negative development?
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these services. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In whats has technology affected the types of relationships people make ? Has this become a positive or negative development ?
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children's development than playing computer games. What extent do you agree or disagree.
completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Disscuss both view and give your opinion
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occuring? What are the impact of this developement on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example.
In their 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?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many nations, people in huge cities live alone or in a small family units, Instead of large extended family. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to moniter what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this devlopment outweigh the disadvantages?
Today many people put their personal and private information online (address phone number and credit card number) to facilitate everyday activities such as banking shopping and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
Communication technologies, such as smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, have experienced rapid developments. Some people think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree that governments should spend money on other things than art even though art helps develop quality in people’s life? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the lives of ordinary people more than recent technological developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some developed countries, people become fat because they eat too much junk food and processed food. Discuss some problems related to it and suggest some ways that governments and food companies can encourage people to stay fit and eat a healthy diet.
In manay countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think is a positive or a negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Many parents these days choose to send their children studying abroad. What are the causes? Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries men and women are having children at later age than in the past. What are reasons for this development? Do advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
Many employers are now offering their employees the option to work from home. As a results, employees will have much more flexible hours in the future. Is this a positive or negative development?
“Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?”
A report by UNEP, states that the human populations have been over-exploiting the Earth’s natural resources by unsustainable development. As a developing country, Vietnam has also been undergoing unsustainable development. Discuss some major causes and effects of this social issue in the context of Vietnam. Give reasons and examples from your reading, experience observations to support your point of view.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone app is becoming increasingly common. Does these development have more advantages or disadvantages?
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to tru and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Increasingly, the western world has been outsourcing its labour-related
jobs to cheaper alternatives available in less-developed countries. Although
this creates opportunities for people in poorer nations, it is a policy that is
criticized by many in the west. Write an essay response supporting the case
for the outsourcing of labour related jobs.
10.B.Some people think restoration of the old building takes huge amount of the government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for the development of new roads and buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do the advantages for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
The bar charts compare the average years of schooling, the number of scientists and technicians and the amount of money spent on research and development in developing and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990.
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living.
write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper.
In your letter explain:
Why are you writing?
Protest the development of this beautiful and necessary green space in your town.
Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development?
Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
What is your preference when looking for a new device: friend's recommendations or magazines, newspapers or articles? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.