A gift (such as a camera, a soccer, or an animal ) can contribute to a child's development. what gift would you give to help a child develop? why? use reasons and specific examples to support your choices.
News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Growing up in the city is better for children's development, and it helps them have a good life later on compared to living in the village. Do you agree or disagree???
The map shows the developments which took place the coastal resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
Nowadays an increasing numbers of profession such as doctors and teachers are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can done to solve this.
As a country develops, more people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the positive for the individual outweigh the negatives for the environment?
In many countries, as people are earning more these days they are also spending money, buying more and more things. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
people now have freedom to live and work anyhwhere in the world due to the development in the communication and transport. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Some people believe AI generated art should be valued the same as human-made art. Why this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of developing An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts 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 comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that **single-sex schools are more beneficial to students because they achieve better academic results.** Others, however, **argue that mixed schools are better since students can develop better social skills**. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• say what you have learned in your present job
• suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
• explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _______________
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectanccy is encreasing. do ypu think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development ? Huy Tran
Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment. others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A lot of professionals like doctors and engineers are leaving their poor countries to settle down in developed countries. What are the problems? What can be done to control the situation?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skill and imagination than reading. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has replaced face-to-face communication in our everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
The flow chart shows the process in which a tourist resort can develop and grow. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. To zoom in, click on the image.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantage than disadvantages?
Some universities offer online courses for students. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for students? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in somw way. why is this? do you think is it a positive or negative developement?
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?
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 it
Explain how you feel about it
As for more information about it
Any attempt to preserve the natural world will hinder economic development. However, the benefits of helping the environment will always far outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree?
The map below show an industrial area in the tow of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
some children spend hours every day on their smartohones. why is this the case? do you think this is a positive and negative development.
n some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Topic: The maps show a present layout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment
In the past decade, we have developed new advances in medical services and it is believed by some that in another decade or so computers might take over a vast majority of the traditional medical doctor’s work. Discuss the pros and cons of this advancement and give your opinion about it.
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Nowadays people usually retire at the age of 60 or 65, but some want to keep working as long as they can. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give you own opinion and relevant examples.
SPENDING TIME IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, NOT AS A PART OF HOLIDAY, IS BENEFICIAL FOR ONE’S PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
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 effect on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion
Fossil fuels (e.g coals,oil,and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries .However alternative sources of energy have been encouraged for use by some countries .to what extent is this 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 poeple make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
Question-fossil fuels,such as coal,oil and natural gas,are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind power.do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Air travel has become cheaper than before. Some think it is a positive development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently moved to a new country and have developed a strong interest in art and culture. You have decided to visit a local cultural center to take advantage of its facilities and classes.
Write a letter to the manager of the cultural center. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain briefly why you are interested in their cultural center.
Describe the types of activities you are interested in and what specifically attracts you to their center.
Request information on how to register for classes and the schedule of activities.
One the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantage?
Nowadays, shopping has become a favourite pastime for young people? What are the reasons for this ? How they should be encouraged to develop another hobbies ?
In some countries celebrities earn higher salaries than senior politicians. What are the reason? Is it a negative or positive developments.