When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of like die. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?(Anelya1)
The map below shows the development of the town of Stromer between 1995 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some countries, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one is better?
Nowadays in many countries, young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think children should do extra-classes after school. Others disagree and say they should play sports outside their school hours. What is your opinion on this? Suggest healthy ways for children to develop.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (duc)
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main source in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative source of energy (wind and solar energy) are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some countries,fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that school promote their products to schools children.What do you think is positive and negative of this in the developent of children ?
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relavant evidence
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More people today preferred to live alone in comparison to the past do you think it is a positive or negative development give your opinion and a relevant examples to support your view
With the recent development in technology like e-books some people feel that the printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear What's your opinion?
The large number of private cars on the road in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation in order to solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause pollution. Discuss both views and give your won opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or exercise class. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, people buy a wide range of household goods (television, microwaves, oven and rice cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people say that parents have the most significant influence in a child's development. However, other say that things like television or friends have the must important influence on them. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The news media have too much influence on peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
.Some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development. Others, however, think that robots are dangerous inventions that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the developed world, the average life expentancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. 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 evidence.
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 disadvantages of this development? You should use your own idea, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Many cities today are expanding upwards, with increasingly taller buildings being constructed for people to live and work in. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people soy lhof economic developmenl is necessory lo reduce the poverty in ihe world. Ofhers soy lhol economic growlh should be sfopped immediolely lo slop domoging lhe environmenl. Discuss bofh sides ond give your opinion.
Different kinds of advertisements are becoming too common in our lives. People argue whether it is a positive or a negative development. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is the case? Do you think it is a positive oo negitive development
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think that other factors such as television, friend, music have the biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The development of telecommunications technology has enabled people to perform many tasks, such as shopping, banking and business transactions, without meeting each other face to face. What are the effects of this trend on individuals and on society as a whole?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think it is important for children to go to school. Discuss both the advantages of each method and give your own opinion
(X) 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 development?
In some countries, more people choose to live by themselves in recent years. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development for society
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Work today is very different from the past. Many people work from home because of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development. Others say that it is negative. Discuss how this has changed the way we work and are there too many disadvantages in relying on technology
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their product are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that children should not watch television as it can have a negative effect on their development. Others claim that television can help them in their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, the differences in ages between parents and children are greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays scientists and tourists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
in many developing countries ,there is a problem with decline quality of air and water from both industry and construction .what measures could be taken to prevent this ?
Celebrities are often seen as role models for young people. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
Nowadays the way many people intereact with each other had changed because of technology. In what ways technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to the ceties so the population of the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
n the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government's expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in their everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?