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?
Today,there is less communication between family members than in the past,what has caused this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the informartion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Marriages are bigger and more expensive nowadays than in the past. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plans for its futher redevelopment
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 use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in their everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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 outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages for primary school children. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and processed foods are becoming increasingly popular. Is this a positive or negative development?
PERSONAL INFORMATION These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socialising on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do thier shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
"The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs governments billions of dollars while this money should have been used for new housing and road development." To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement?
Nowadays, a growing number ofpeople with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influence plays a key role in their 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.
Most information today is available online whereas in the past it was stored in books or on paper. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Once students go to school, teachers have a greater influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. Do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public trasportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde and experience.
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
In recent years children have been given more freedom than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generations. What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it is a possitive or nagative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. 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.
Some parents prefer to stay in care homes after their retirement instead of staying with their children. Why is this happening? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
In the past, people usually lived in the same places for their life, but currently people change their places and live in different places during their life. What is the reason of this? Is it positive or negative development?
With the development of online communication , people will never be alone and will always able to make new friends. To what extend do yo agree?
It is now convinient for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. Do you agree or disagree with this development?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as Important to a child’ development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend? Is this a positive or negative development?
Fewer and fewer people now are write by hand with paincel or pen . What is the reason of this¿ Is it positive or negative development ¿
some people think technology development descrease crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. discuss both and give your opinion
The media has become too influential in peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design instead of separate rooms. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
***Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.***
***Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.***
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?-
In many countries, people are leaving their homes in rural areas to work and other reasons in cities. What are the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?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. Write at least 250 word
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. •In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? •Is this a positive or negative development
People want to change the way they look through cosmetic surgery, nowadays. Is it a positive or negative development,? give your opinion and share your knowledge and experience
The plans 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 relevent.
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economis development,but many important social values can be lost as a result . Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people believe that teaching at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both and give your opinion
The plans below show information about a coal mine before and after redevelopment as a visitor attraction. Summarise the information in the maps.
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?
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems trying alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?