Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. In this a positive development or a negative one? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that family is the most powerful influence on a child’s development. However, others say that other influences such as television, friends and celebrities have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that homeschooling is best for children's development while others believe that going to school is important. 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.
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and socities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of professional such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. what problem does this cause ? what can be done to deal with this situation ?
It is inevitable that as technology develops, cultures must be lost. Technology and traditions are incompatible- you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction?
Today it is common for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantages of this new development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development
Some Universities Now Offer Their Courses On The Internet So That Peop... Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres ro malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
due to a more sedentary lifestyles, children in developed nations have higher levels of obesity compared to previous generations. what problems does this cause and what are the possible consequences?
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?
n 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 some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is increasingly common for people to get the news from social media. Traditional sources of news like newspapers, television and radio are becoming less popular. Why is this so? Is it a positive or negative development?
People talk about their money (how much they earn/how much they spend) in their daily lives. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
some employers want to be able to contact their staaf at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages.
In some contries more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. what are the reasons for this? is this positive or negative development?
Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or Negative developement
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other ctities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better
The bar chart below shows the percentage participation of men in senior development in three companies between 1980 and the year 2010 . Summaries the information by selecting and reporting in the main features, make comparisons where relevant .
An increasing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes, and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Why?
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.
Many people say that human society has developed into a throw-away society, which is filled with plastic bags and rubbish. What are the causes and solutions?
Nowadays techonology 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?
An increasing number of people change their career during their work life. What are the reasons for this? is this a positives or a negatives development for the society?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate online and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermakets rather than small shops or local markets. Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
With the development of tourism, more and more cheap and discount flights are made available to holidaymakers. Some environmental groups claim that governments should tax air traffic more because its growth has tremendous impact on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some of the measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of the aging population.
There is more and more outrage and anger common in society today. Why is this? Is this 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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?
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?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problems facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty five hours?
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following:
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in someway. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The retoration of old building in major cities in the world involves a lof of government expenditiures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? (Media)
Governments needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports or art events. Do you agree or disagree?
The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.
Art classes, such as paintng and drawing, art as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
Many parents today employ private tutors to teach their children after school hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some children spend hours everday on their smartphones why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion
Some people belive that enagiging in an active pastime does more to develop children's life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more business meetings and business trainings are taking place online. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?