People can eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than that only locally made. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic 329: Many researches show that characteristics we are born with have more influences on personality and development than experiences have in life. In your opinion, which one is the major influence?
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of food beneficial whilst others oppose. Discuss your opinion.
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Thảo
More and more people in their free time are doing dangerous activities such as mounting climbing. Is this a positive or negative development?
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?
Air travel has become cheaper than before. Some think it is a positive development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many work places, online communication is becoming more common than face to face interaction. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example: TV, rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development? Give your idea.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its develo pment.
Robots aand artificial intelligence 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?
Importance of tertiary education to a developing nation economy. What do you think are the advantages tertiary education?What way do you think this has improved the economy?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s study. On the contrary those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development . What is your opinion
The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think that it is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believed that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that increasing business and cultural contacts between countries is a positive development. However, others believe that these are leading to the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Discuss with appropriate examples.
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 ır negative development?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better social development than an only child. The government should therefore give money to parents to have two or more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it wil lok after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuel is the main source of engergy. In some countries, the use of alternatie sources of engergy is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many cities, CCTV cameras are being used in order to tackle crime. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Today, people can work and live almost anywhere they want to because of the improvements in communication technology and transport. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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 comparison where relevant.
*Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices, like smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Do the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?*
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote areas with natural environments, such as the South Pole. 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 the future? will this be 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.
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 negetive development?
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. First of all, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been risen et the centre town with lots of shops all around. At the top right hand corner, an aeroport has been constructed, near a small portion fo forest and some flates.The huge farmland habe been shortned to a small area to let the place to other appartement and a house. FURTHERMORE there are much more roads between buildings than in 1970. However we can still notice some green space from the past forest, specially a band of forest at the west town.
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
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? NN
ii. #Globalization | #ForeignTrade - Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
One result of advances in medical care is that life expectancy has increased around the world. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, more and more people prefer to use shared transport such as buses, trams or carsharing applications on their smartphones rather than driving their own cars. 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.
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community. Is this a positive or negative development?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
As well as teaching academic subjects, universities should provide opportunities for developing life skills, such as team work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The table shows the amount of money given to developing countries by the USA, EU countries and other countries from 2006 to 2010. (Figures are in millions of dollars). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries these days, the number of people continuing their education after school has increased, and the range of courses available at universities and colleges has also increased. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
These day many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in term of family development.
The maps below show the development of a small fishing village and its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the maps below show the layout of a university's sports centre now,and how it will look after redevelopment. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature,and make comparision where relevant.
Today, many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and less time on sports. Why? ls it a positive or a negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ar negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think thia is a positive or a negative development?