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?
Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people's quality of life in the developing countries. Howevever, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Tourism is growing in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. To what extent does this trend benefit the countries and their people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 comparisions where relavant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative mmedicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People who do not use social media networks will always fail behind in career development opportunities To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and processed foods are becoming increasingly popular. Is this a positive or negative development?
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. how could robots be used in future? Will this development be a positive or negative develpoment?
More students from developing countries move to developed ones to study in University. What are the causes of this and the consequences of such a tendency?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitan, and planned future development of the site.
The maps below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.(Anelya1)
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, many people are choosing to leading an unhealthy lifestyle these days. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, bussinesse nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is that? Do you think it is a possitive or negative development?
Nowadys the way many people intract with each other has changed a lot beacuse of techonology. in what ways, has tachonology affected the types of relationships people mak? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Many adults nowadays prefer spending their free time playing computer games. Why do they do this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In the past photographs were real on people and places. Nowadays with modern technologies, you can not trust the pictures. Do you think is it a positive or negative development?
Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less Influenced by advertising than in the past. -what do you think are the reasons for this? -do you think this is a positive or negative developement?
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent laguage in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development?
Some people believe that **single-sex schools are more beneficial to students because they achieve better academic results.** Others, however, **argue that mixed schools are better since students can develop better social skills**. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
aN INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE WANT TO BUY CLOTHES, SHOES, AND OTHER ITEMS PRODUCED BU FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL BRANDS. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
robots and artificial intellignec are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. why is this happening do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people believe that traditional games can better develop children’s capabilities than modern games do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
more and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes,cars and other products.what are the reasons?do you think this is 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 relation people make? Has that become a positive or negative development?
Computé and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative development?
These days many children spend a lot of their time playing computer games but little time doing sport. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With the technological development, some people think technology reduce crime, but some people think it encourage crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion
Technology have developed very fast in the past 100 years. However, some people think that technology progress has brought negative effect on humanity. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
An increased number of people today change their career more than once in their lives. What are the reasons of this trend? 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? (Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.)
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?
Today more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have children. Do you think this is a positive and negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closue of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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 experience and developing soft skills is more important. Disscuss both sides and give your opinion.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place to some apartments and a house lift up. there has also been a surge in the quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
Nowadays, people are going for alternatives instead of meeting their doctor for health problems. Is this a positive or negative development?
School children and students of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Government should support old building restoration or invest in the construction of providing house and develop the road. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that family is crucial in developement of children, some other say that external factors such as television, mobile and friends play important role. Discuss both views
Some people believe that activities of large multinational companies mostly benefit the economies of developing countries, other people take the opposite view and feel these large multinationals are harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In 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?
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
11 June 2025, 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?
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 it
Explain how you feel about it
As for more information about it
Nowadays, economic development improves the standard of living in many countries, but some social values are lost. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.