In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the popluation in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local businesses 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? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples form you knowledge or experience.
More and more people enjoy their free time activities which are dangerous (such as mountain-climbing, bungee jumping) What is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athlets, insteadproviding sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development.
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. (Thesis) Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasises that the products are new in some way. why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods ( television, microwave, oven and rick cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
It is increasingly less common for family members to eat meals together. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you yhink the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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
Development in science andtechnology 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.
In some countries, celebrities get higher salaries than senior politicians. What do you think is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
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?
Formal examination have become the most common way of assessing a student's performance. Is it a positive or negative development, in your view?
Technological development in earlier times brought more changes to the life of ordinary people then recent technological development have brought? Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is it a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
In the past, people wore clothes based on their culture or where they came from. Today, people wear the clothes of the same style all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development.
In some countries celebrities have higher salaries than senior politicans. what is the reason? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasises that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
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, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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?
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 relevan
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or nagetive development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?(Duc)
8.A.In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their products. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changes because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The media has become too influential in people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that developments in technology make life too complex and that the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our life. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative trend?
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate language automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Two of each at least
Governments around the world allocate funds to the development of technology or social development far more than arts and culture.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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.
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lifetime. İs this a positive or negative development ?
It is increasingly common for people to get the news from social media. Traditional sources of news like newspaper, television, and radio are becoming less popular.
Why is this so? Is it a positive or negative development?
The given maps describe developments which took place at the coastal resort of Templeton a 15-year period from 1990 to 2005.
IELTS Some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they are older to help pay for their retirement. An alternative is for people to start work at a younger age. Do you think this alternative would be a positive or negative development?
Now a days a growing number of people are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
In some countries owing a home rather than renting the one is very important for some. Why might this be the case? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having one language in the world?
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are buying ready to eat foods instead of cooking themselves. Does this development has more advantages or more disadvantages?