Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some point feel that printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past, others feel that these form of media will never disappear. What's your opinion
More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive development?
The rising trend of studying abroad is resulting in a brain drain from developing countries. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many parents go to work in other countries and take family with them. Do the advantages in this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
The news media have become too much influence in people lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Quang Ninh's economy has developed a lot in recent years. However, development of its economy has also resulted in some negative effects on the environment. What do you think are the main environmental problems and what solutions would you suggest?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case?Do you think this is a positive or a negativedevelopment?
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote cultural heritage sites, such as archaeological ruins in jungle accessible to a great number of tourists Is this a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
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?
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practice 1: These days, the wealhty in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy famous brands ofclothes, carsand other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Once children start school,teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development.To what extent fo you agree or disagree?
the maps below show the xentre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its development. summarise the information, by celecting and reporting tha main features and make comparison where relevant.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the
A recent study showed people in developed countries are not as happy as they were before development. What are the causes of this and what are some possible solutions?
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?
The map below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Some people think the developments involving the Internet have brought people closer together while others think that people And communities have become more isolated. dicuss both the views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the development of a city in HCM in 1995 and now.
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during life. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Scientist say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
“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?”
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 positivr or negative development?
Many schoolchildren today take part in work experience sessions for short periods of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than their parent. To what extent do you agree or disagree
These days in some countries an increasing number of young adults are choosing their whole weekands inside homes. Why do you think it is happening ? Is this a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children? might refrain from heathy food provide by family fat sugar obesitty relevant problem developing the similar habit fo tlong riub dan f difficult to manage financially
Today, there are many tasks at home or work that have been done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development？
Handwriting skills (using a pencil, a pen or a brush) are on decline. What can be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
in the future robots will do more and more job instead of humans. does the development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Computer do not help children learn more effectively. On the contrary, the use of computer has a negative effect on children’s physical and mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe genetic engineering is a positive development that can improve human life. Other think it poses serious risks to society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, fast‑food chains provide money to schools in return for promoting their products to pupils. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this practice on children’s development.
these days many children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a television. some people believe that parents should strictly limit the time that children spend watching TV as it is harmful to their development. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and socities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
With the development of online communication,people will neber be alone and will always be able to new friends. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there are more workers working from home and more students are studying from home due to the fact that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to the development of technology. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these changes.
Fossil fuels are the ain sources in many countries, but insome countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encourages. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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 ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development overweigh the disadvantages?
The map below shows the development of the museum between 2010 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.