The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norriton, and planned future development of the site.
In the modern world, people shop, work and communicate via the internet without face-to- face contact. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some cities, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Nowadays, people are more influences by fashion, in particular when choosing their clothes and hairstyle. Is this a positive or negative development.
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 .......................,
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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done.
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, there is trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it iss harmfull to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a chil's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the present and past development of a biomedical campus of a university
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.
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Nowadays young people increasingly admire media persons and sports stars even though they don't set a good example. Is it a positive or negative development?
Why is this In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a positive or negative development?
Nowadays more and more museums and art galleries around the world are putting their material contents online. Do you think this 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?
People talk about their money (how much they earn/how much they spend) in their daily lives. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
School children and student of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions? Provide examples and explanations.
Many large cities are facing house crisis because they cannot provide enough place for new buildings. Some local governments believe that the problem can be solved by repurposing the park land for residential development because this land is better used for houses. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
These days, many countries have invested money in genetic engineering. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Technology is the way to execute the discoveries of science to blend it with own need. With technology men created tools and equipment which makes daily life work easy and faster. Technology plays crucial role in education and development of modern world. But technology has its advantages and disadvantages in academic and learning.
The maps show a present lay out of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
You have found out that a building company is planning to build new houses close to your home. Write a letter to the manager of the construction company. In your letter
say how you found out about their plan
describe how you feel about the proposed development
explain what you hope the building company will do
The diagrams below show the development of the village of Kelsbey between 1780 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Researches has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy for example electricity gas . Thus some companies close for days or a week. Do the advantages of this development outweighs the disadvantages.
Essay topics: Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative 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?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smart devices. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays, most companies improve their living standards through economic development. However , some social values are lost as a result. Do you think that the advantages of the phenomenon out weigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with healt problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
Nowadays the government are investing more in public transport including buses and train than in building new roads. What are the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development.
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this 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?
The maps below shows an industrial area in the town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
More and more people today are moving from the countryside . Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development ?
Growing up in the city is better for children's development, and it helps them have a good life later on compared to living in the village. Do you agree or disagree???
It is now possible for scientist in tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, making decisions plays a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
in many countries today, if people want to find a job , they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the youths should apply the e-learning for their demand of attending university. Is this a positive or negative development?
“In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
in recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travel to large shopping center or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
In many countries mobile phones are used to pay for things. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people support the development of agriculture, like intensive animal farming, while others oppose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think It is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that developments in the field of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.