The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is now possible for scientist in tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting events and festivals. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. ls this a positive or negative development?
*It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?*
Many high street shops have gone out of business in recent years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it a possitive or negative development?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile app us becoming increasingly common. Does this development are having more advantages or disadvantages.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting thier usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Some people spend large amount of money to buy tickets for sports or cultural events. Is this a positive or negative development
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and tradition are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Fewer and fewer people are writing by hand using pen or pencil. What are the reasons. It is a positive or negative development¿
In developing countries, rural children have less access to education. Some people say that the problem can be solved by providing schools and teachers. Others say that computers and internet should be provided. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the developed world, average life expactancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that caould be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
*In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.* *To wat extent do you agree with this view* *Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
Some people think that having people from different nationalities and culture background to a country get a faster development. To what extend do you agree??
Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opini
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for environment?
With the development of online communication,people will neber be alone and will always be able to new friends. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
From school year 2019-2020, Vinschool applies a new studying model for High School.According to that, students of grade 11 and 12 no longer have homeroom class and they have more self study sessions.Some say that this model promotes autonomy while the others concern about giving students to much freedom which may affect their academic results. Do you think that it is a positive or negative development? Write 300-400 words
Today, people can buy food products from all over the world. Some believe this is a positive development, while others feel that only local food should be available. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this iş a positive or negatife development
The number of advertisements for charities on television and the internet seems to be increasing. What is causing this ? Is this a positive or negative development ? Give reasons for your answer & include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
More and more parents are allowing their kids to play on computers and tablets because they believe it will help their kids develop their technological literacy. To what extent do you agree?
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?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personl qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case ? Is it a positive or negative development ?
•An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to play computer games. some people say this is negative development . Discuss and give your opinion.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. •In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? •Is this a positive or negative development
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are doing and saying.(for example,through cellphone tracking and securing camers).In many cases ,the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.Do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages
Fossil fuels is the main energy sources in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more task at home and at office are being done by robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? And what will be effects on society?
Essay Question: Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that coins and paper money will vanish in a few years. We will only use plastic cards or some other form of electronic currency. Is this a positive or negative development.
Many people believe that studying at university is the best way to develop oneself, learn new skills and find a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practice 1: These days, the wealhty in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
It is commonly believed that main factors that affect a child’s development are media, pop culture and friends. Others argue that family play the most important role. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a 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 relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
In some cultures today, older people are enjoying their retirement from work by spending their money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than saving the money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look afterredevelopment next year.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with healt problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
It is possible that children will learn by computers or robots in the future. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development
Most people pay taxes to contibute to the development of their country,however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Rich countries often give money to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aids. Agree or disagree?
Personal Development is the base for professional development and advancing in one's career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plan for its future redevelopment
The economic growth in developing and developed countries is making people richer. However, the research indicates that people in the developing countries is happier than people in developed countries. What is your opinion on this?
The maps below show an industrail area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site