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.
Countries are becoming more and more sim ilar because people are able to
buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is 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 positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples flom your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think technology development decreases crimes, while others believe it actually encourages crimes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that people every nation should concentrate on agriculture to develop. Others think that other developments are more important. What is your opinion?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because band customers travel to large shopping centre or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
.More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Now a days people are admiring media and sports stars even though they don’t set a good example. Do you think it is positive or negative development.
Shopping is now one of the most popular form of leisure activity in many countries for young,adult, what do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
•Nowadays, sport is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? (Media)
In many countries, people now wear western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
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.
More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?
The maps show a present lay out of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
These days, people work in more than one job and often change career several times during their life. To what extent it is positive or negative development?
Nowadays air travel is cheaper than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development? Discuss and give your own opinion.
Television has had a significant influence on the cultural many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?
The popularity of news media often has been significantly influential in people's lives. Some people believe this to be a negative development. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion
Nowadays a lot of buildings, such as schools and offices, are now being built with an open plan design. Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
Countries are becoming mor 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? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.
Developments on science and technology have caused environmental problems. Some people think that a simpler way of life will protect the environment, while others believe that science and technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are opting for distance education these days. What are the benefits of this trend? According to you, is it a positive or negative development?
The usage of Credit cards and Debit cards seems to be a growing trend. Will plastic money completely replace the currency notes and coins used at present? Do you think this is a positive development?
It is important for people to take risk, in both their professional lives and personal lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
MANY JOBS USED TO BE DONE BY HANDS, BUT NOWADAYS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF THEM ARE DONE BY USING MACHINES INSTEAD. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS DEVELOPMENT?
Many supermarkets are selling more and more imported foods instead of seling locally produ byced foods? What are the reasons for this? İs this positive or a negative development?
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.Why do yo think this is happening?Is it a positive or negative development?
Improvement in health , education ,trade and science are essential for the development of poorer nations however the government or richer nations should take responsibility for helping the poor nations . Do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows the development of the town of Stromer between 1995 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people are working from home instead of commuting to an office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child’s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Nowadays, many people buy household goods (like television, rice cookers etc). Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smart phones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important yo protect animals? what measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
The plans 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.
Computers and A.I technology are increasingly being used for onlind education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
In the present era, children have fewer responsibilities than in the past. Some people consider this as a positive development, others see it as a negative trend. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Oler people after retirement choose spending money for themselves (on holiday) rather than saving money for their children. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing excercise classes. what are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negetive development?
Discussion In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
due to the rapid development of supermarkets the local market is unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local businesses will bring the death of local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 the past, people lived in the same place in their life. However, it is common that now people change their place and often live in different places during their life. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil, and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this positive or negative development?
Many things that used to be done in the home hand by hand are being done now by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages.
Task1 The map below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Airline companies in many Countries have reduce the cost of tickets. Discuss whether this is a positive or negative development. Give some examples based on your own experience.