In the 20th century, contact between many parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
the map below shows an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the maine feature and make comparison where relevant.
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly(e.g. goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It’s believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Robot and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
In the future, robots will do more and more jobs instead of humans. do this development have more adavantages or disadvantages?
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 show the developments which took place in the bookstore between 2000 and now.
The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that globalization is a force for good, promoting cultural exchange and economic development, while others believe it erodes national identity and widens economic inequality. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, fast‑food chains provide money to schools in return for promoting their products to pupils. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this practice on children’s development.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now,and how it will look after development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. (
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center 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,
Robots and artificial intelligence re 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 teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
The popularity of news media often had significant influences on people’s lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that to benefit the development of a child, the mother and father should take parenting classes. To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement?
With growing populations in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show one part of a small town called Springsby as it is now, and plans for how it might be developed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres ro malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization to continue their development. On the other hand, others think that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
you have heard that a developer
how you heard about the plan.
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.
In the past, people ate local food in season, but nowadays, people can buy a variety of food from all over the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh it disadvantages?
Now a days, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enahance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words
In most countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more available. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps indicate how the town center of Islip is expected to be redeveloped from its current setup.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the cas? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Computers and AI technology ae increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
owadays 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?
most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 cent female. companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to wome. To what extent do you agree ?
The illustrations show two stages in the development of the mobile phone. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Do you think is a positive or negative development due¿
With growing number of population in cities. Many people are living in small homes that do not hve outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development
Some universities will offer their courses on the Internet instead of traditional classes so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
More and more people in the city live in small space and without outdoor space. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Some people believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Agree or disagree
5. There are more workers to work from hmoe and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Some people think that technological developments have reduced crime. Others think that they have encouraged crime. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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? Minh
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world cost numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: The map below shows the development of the village of Rye mouth between 1995 and present.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
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?
The maps belowshow an industrialarea in the town ofNorbiton, andplanned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.