In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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 develoment?
These days more father stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work . What could be reason for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some coutries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more and more people choose to live by themselves. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays many buildings such as offices and schools have open space design rather than seprate rooms. why is this so? is it a positive or negative development
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having electrical devices and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
Tourist -positive or negetive development..it has become easier and more affordable for people to travel to other countries ,do you think it is a positive or negetive development ? Give your opinion and revent examples from your experience
More and more media attention is being paid to famous, successful people in sports and movies. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?
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 disadvato ntages of this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
Many People are buying ready to eat food and not cooking for themselves. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages? Give Real life Examples.
Nowadays we have become a throwaway society with where it is common to throw away devices and gadgets instead of repairing them. Why is this happening and what are the effects of this?
In some countries, celebrities can now earn more than senior politicians. what might be the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
“In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.” Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods (for example, TV, microwave ovens, and rice cookers）. Is it a positive or negative development?
‘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?
Some people think that homework is not necessary for students’ development. Do you agree or disagree?
It has been said that people who read for pleasure have more developed imaginations and better language skills than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people want to buy clothes,car, and other products from well-known brand.Do you think it is a positive or negative development
25 June 2025, Scientific developments in farming always bring major benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people these days change careers throughout their working lifewhat are the main reason for it?is it a positive or negative development for them personally and for society as whole
TOPIC: More developing countries are given aid from international organizations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Higher education costs
Higher education could be funded in three ways. All costs paid by government, all costs paid by students or students paying all costs through a government loan. What are the advantages of these choices?
The other way is for the student to pay for their own education.But there is good point.In this case , student will be more responsible.Modern youth is just as social as it is today.But the education payer himself is more an option to eliminate that laziness from the educational standpoint.The downside is that the student spends all his energy to pay the tuition.It will take its time and could have a negative impact on its growth as an intellectual individual because he has no time for development.
Another option is a government loan to facilitate student payments.In this case ,the state can provide a high –paying job to facilitate student payments.
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As children work more and more on electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets and smartphones, many are losing their handwriting skills. Many parents want teachers to reinforce this skill by making students submit handwritten assignments. What would the advantages and disadvantages of doing this be?
Airline compaines in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets. discuss whether it is a positive or negative development.
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most siginificant influence. Discuss both views and opinion.
The maps below show the layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
In many developing countries, there is an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into the cities. Why do you think this happens? What problems can this cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart illustrates the usage rates of different technological devices across various age groups in 2023.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subjects, so it shoube compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is a positive or negative development?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experiences? Is this a positive or negative development?
It is inevitable that tradition cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. Agree or disagree? [ I partly agree with this assertion, while it may be true in the case of some societies, others seem to be unaffected by technology and the modern world.
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?
Nowadays parents put too much of pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task.
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?
Nowsday, a growing number of people with health problems are trying to alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Some people think that there will be a decrease in international travel in future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this positive or negative development? Over the last few years,online education is developing significantly in several modern countries. I believe that it has positive and negative sides.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (present) Gym Outdoor courts Changing room 25m Pool Outdoor courts Reception Leisure pool Changing room Sports shop UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (future plans) Changing room 25m Pool Gym Reception S ;ро hall Changing room > E
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the road deaths per 100,000 of population for five countries plus the OECD average from 2001 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Road deaths per 100,000 people 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 4 2001 2005 2010 →UK —-Australia —USA Brazil India 2015 OECD average *OECD = Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (38 developed economies
Children should be taught how to manage their own use of digital devices rather than having strict limits imposed by their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's world, people send a lot of money on appearance becasue they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages?
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, make comparisons where relevent.
Completing university education is the thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.