More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. 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.
Some people think that sports are important for personal development, while others believe that they are just a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In the past, when students didi 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 shouls use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps show the layout of Lakeview Apartments in the present and development plans for the year 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Contries 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?
universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what eztent do you agree or disagree? agree: - gender equality in professions - both males and females have capable of developing in the same areas.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humans. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative developments
Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some part of world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Although families have influence on a children’s development, factors outside the home play a bigger part in their lives nowadays. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In todays world, people spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Business & cultural exchange between countries is increasing and this is thought to be a positive development by some. However, others believe that it might lead to loss of identity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many part of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?
The maps illustrate the development of Porth Harbour over a period of two decades, from the year 2000 to the present
New developments in agriculture include factory farming and the creation of new fruits and vegetables. Many people believe, however, that huge industrial farms and genetically modified plants are dangerous and that we need to go back to smaller, more natural farming. Do you agree with the developments in farming?
Some people think that it is good for a country's cultures to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that a country should develop their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In their advertising, businnesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work and a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter,
-Explain why you want to do voluntary work
-State what your skills and experience are
-Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
The two maps illustrate the developments wich took place in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day.
Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
The table illustrates the financial funds that America, European and other countries allocated to developing ones from 2006 to 2010.
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.
The graphs below show the development of Brindell from 1800 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka 3
Nowadays, more and more people choose to live by themselves. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one’s lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations to continue their development. Some people argue that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to do their work from home rather than going into their place of work. What reasons are there for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
*In many countries, people are not taking care of their elderly relatives but seeking the help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?*
Part 1: The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parents give house chores to their children to develop their characters and self-sufficiency, while some do not. Discuss both views and give your own opinion!
Nowadays air travel is cheaper than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development? Discuss and give your own opinion.
Nowadays the way modern society is developing is being shaped by people’s migration to large cities. In what ways is migration to large cities affecting society? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe the government should invest more money to help tourism development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram has replaced face to face communication in our everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism.Why is this? Do you think is it positive or negative?
In some countries, there is a trend that many people tend to marry later and have fewer children compared with the past. Why is this happening? ls this a positive or negative development?
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibilities for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Globalization has allowed people to work and live in any part of the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for childern development while other think that it is crucial for childern if they go to the school. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Today, many people use the internet and smart phones to transfer money to friends, family and businesss. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries it is illegal for companies to reflect job applicators for their age in this a positive or negative development
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programs has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. 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.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the cities is increasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The resroration of old buidings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. this money would be better spent on new housing and road development .to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security camaras). In many cases, the people being monitoredare unaware that this is happening. Do you think the adventatges of this development outweigh the disadventatges?