The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In some cities in the world, cars are replacing bicycles. In other cities, however, people are choosing to ride bicycles rather than to drive cars. What are the reasons for these developments? Which development do you think is better?
In some countries, air travel has become a much cheaper form of transport than in the past. Some people say this is a positive development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The plans 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 futures and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
In the last 20 years, there have been significant developments in the field of information technology IT, for example, the world wide web and communication by E-mail. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future . To what extent do you agree with this view?
The maps below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Some people say that playing video games is bad for children in every aspects. Others saying that playing video game have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The development of science and technology has been accompanied by a decline in traditional culture. Do you think that this has a negative impact on our life?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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.
In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.
some people opine that it is more important to spend time in developing a successful career. while, others think that it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
These days, more father's stay at home and take care of their children, and mother's go to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you believe that this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its future development.
There is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what are the causes and what are the effects on both individuals and society as a whole.
In many countries, teenagers are being encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people think it is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist business. Why do you think it is the case? And do you think it is positive change?
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Early technological developments helped ordinary people and changed their lives more than recent developments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some counties, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other counties. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
: Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than the developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The development of technology has resulted in more employees working from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people are choosing to delay parenthood. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed beacuse of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or 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 abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidences
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. atures, and Why is this? 8 you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some universities now offer their cources on the Internet so that people can study online.Is this a positive or negative development?
74.With growing population in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
The two maps below show existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery.
The Best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disage?
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
In their advertising, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What are the effects of this on individuals and society? Is this a positive or negative development?
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it a positive or negative development?
It has been said that world is becoming a global village in which there are no boundaries to trade and communication. Some believe that this is a postive development, while others say that this would bring certain harms to cultures. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some children spent hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a possitive or a negative development?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experiences and developing soft skill is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion
More and more people move from the countryside to big cities. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages to the environment?
n increaring number of professionals, such as doctors and scientists, are leaving their poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What Solutions can you suggest this situation?
In many countries, more and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, children spend longer hours on their homework. Some people think less homework can help to reduce the stress of the children and give them chance to develop their other skills. Do you agree or disagree.
Topic: The map below shows the development of the village of Rye mouth between 1995 and present.
Transporting large amount of food to richer countries from developing world 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 with this opinion.
As a country develops, more people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the positive for the individual outweigh the negatives for the environment?