With growing number of population within cities, many people are living in small homes that do not have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in cities.what are the reasons? Do advantages of their developmenth outweigt it's disadvantages
In many countries, people go shopping only for their needs. However, recently it has become a development into a form of entertainment. Why do you think it happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positve or a negative development?
Today people can work and live anywhere they want, because of the improvements in communicant technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over in major developed countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone ) apps is becoming incresingly common . Does this development have more advantages or disavantages ?
nowadays，a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medecines and treayments instead of visiting thie usual doctor. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Research indicates that the characterisitics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries in the world, young generations start leaving their parents' homes once they finish high school. They start living on their terms or share a house with friends or colleagues. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer.
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?
In some countries, it is illegal for companies tio reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Developing countries requires international organizations' help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better Discuss both these 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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
Although family has a great influence on children's life, it is influences from ourside the hom that play a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that homeschooling their children is a better option than sending them to traditional schools. Others think that formal education in schools is essential for a child’s development.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
Many shops today stay open later than in the past and this has an effect on shoppers and the community. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that university is the best way to develop life skills to get 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
3.Nowadays, most countries improve the standard of living through economic development. But some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of the phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopement next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comprasions where relevant.
47. Many people say that we have developed into a "throw-away" culture, because we are filling our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dipose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing those problems?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next ye ar. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the Internet. What potential problems may this trend lead to? What solutions can you suggest to deal with it?
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business.
•In your letter: Give a brief description of the business
•Mention what you’d like to be there on the website.
•Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural area in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
The diagrams are the existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
n some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? 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 or mall to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
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.
There are many zoos around the world these days. What are the causes of it? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a ppositive or negative development?
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones (cellphones) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
More and more schools allow fast-food restaurants to sell their products to their students. Is it a positive or negative development? Education
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relavant.
nowadays the way many people intract 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 the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society?
“Countries 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?”
Some people think that family has the most important influence on children’s development, while others believe that factors such as TV, friends, music and books have a more significant impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays machines have become more sophisticated due to which more and more jobs and tasks which involve high physical work are being done by machines. What do you think this development has negative or positive effects.
As communication technology develops people are interacting with each other in different ways does this train have more advantages or disadvantages
Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative developments?
Populations in developing nations are rapidly growing, people now believe that we should turn to genetically modified crops to increase the productions of food grains. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of this approach.
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows the percentage change in taxation and available credit. The bar chart illustrates the development of spending in 3 industries of UK citizens.
People in developed countries are buying more and more cars. Do the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?