Competitiveness is generally considered a good quality for people to have in society. Do you think it is a positive development or negative trend ? How does competitiveness affect individuals?
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labour obsolete. Others think that work performed by humans will always be important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the last 20 years, there have been significant development in the field of information and technology, for example, the world wide web and communication by email. however, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extend do you agree with this view.
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What is the effect of this on individuals ans society? Is this a positive or negative development?
Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that coins and paper money will vanish in a few years. We will only use plastic cards or some other form of electronic currency. Is this a positive or negative development.
The charts below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopments Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. what are the reasons for this ? do you think it is positive or negative development ?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.* *To wat extent do you agree with this view* *Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
The two maps depict the current Norbition industrial area and the plans for future development projects.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. W hy is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Counries 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?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to school provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Enhance future lifestyle is this a negative or positive development?
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programmes 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 knowledge or experience.
Finally, more and more work has to be done by machines. Do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative effects on individuals and society?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Some people think teachers have a greater influence than parents on the development of a child's intelligence and social skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
In advertising nowadays, businesses usually highlight and emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why do businesses practice this? Do you think this development is a positive practice or a negative one?
Today more and more people want things instantly ( goods, service, news ). Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, many physical retail shops (such as clothing stores) are being replaced by online shops. Is this a positive or negative development?
Task - II Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Communication technologies, such as smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, have experienced rapid developments. Some people think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today digital technology allows people to share all aspects of their lives on social media. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
n 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
Some people expect a fast development of online and distance learning in upcoming years. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
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.
People today are suffering more and more stress related problems than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development
Some employers think formal academic qualification are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the care? Is it a positive or negative development？
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirtiesrather than at younger age. Is this a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people sat that family is the most powerful influence in a child's development. Other's say that other factors such as (Television, friends, music, etc.) play a greater role today. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone 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 outweight the disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise tha their products are new in some ways. Why is this?Do you think it is a positive and negative 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?
Nowadays more and more people are purchasing online instead of physically going to stores. Do you think this is a positive or negative 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
owadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
With growing populations in cities, more and more people live in homes with little or no outdoor space. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people said that with the help of parenting and child development courses parents can improve the life of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Around the worldit is likely that more adualts will work from home, and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this will be a positive or negative development.
There are two planning charts of Southwest Airport which clearly show recent interior structures and redevelopment plans for the airport next year.
Nowadays, online shopping becomes more popular than in-store shopping. It is a positive or a negative development? Discuss the reasons and effects of online shopping.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to larg shopping centers or malls to do their shopping . Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.