Portable entertainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and at work. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why?
Many children these days are using smartphones to a greater extent. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Public libraries will soon no longer be housed in a building as all facilities and books will be available online for all to access. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart shows sources of funding for research and development (R&D) in the UK from 2010 to 2012. The table below shows the percentage of national income spent on R&D for a range of countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their child to succeed? What is reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Economic development always harms the environment. It is impossible for a country to both develop the economy and protect the environment at the same time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today it is common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantage of this new development outweigh the disadvantages.
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drinks to students during lunch breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
Countries are becoming more and more similliar because are able to by the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods, for example, TV, microwave oven and rice cooker. Is it a positive or negative development?
The Internet has brought many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we can do things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Is this a positive or negative development?
The excess use of gadgets effect the child's development and body growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
computers and ai technology are increasingly being used for online education . can ai exhance the learning experiences . is this a positive or negative development?
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
The number of travel agencies which offer affordable tour packages in on rise. Is this a positive or negative development?
Government needs to spend money to encourage the deevelopment of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
Many developing countries place a lit of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think is a positive or negative development?
With growing population in the cities, more and more people live in hones with little and no outdoors spacr. Do you think this is a position or negative development?
In the past, lecturers were used as a way of teaching large numbers of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphone Why is this the case? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Many parents these days work in other nations, bringing their families with them. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
An increasing number of domestic appliances (e.g., air purifiers and water purifiers) are on the market to tackle water pollution and air pollution. Why is this the case? Is this a positive indicator of the development of human beings? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that robots are important for human's development. Other's think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more developing countries are expanding their tourist industries. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive development?
With the passage of time, world has become smaller village. What do you think about that is it positive or negative development?
Innovation in technology and the development of transportation have opened opportunities for individuals to move freely for work and accommodation. This essay agrees that the advantages of the freedom to work and live outweigh the disadvantages.
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to school provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ homes once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate languages automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets, 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?
In the past when students did a univeristy degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas knowledge and experience and support arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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?
Due to the development and fast exapansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small business are unable to compete. Some people believe that the of small business will bring about the death of the local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some universities are offering online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Developments in technology are causing environmental problems. Some think the solution is for people to adjust to a simpler life while others believe that technology itself can solve these problems. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
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?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? 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. Write atleast 250 words.
The maps below show the development of a small fishing village and its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most newspapers today publish more advertisements than concrete news, unlike in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Many people use social media on regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many people are moving from rural areas to city centers. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many different countries, shops and products are the same. Some people think ıt is a positive development, while others believe it is a negative development. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
There is no doubt about the importance of children's development to their lives. While there is a commonly held belief that the media has a significant impact on children's lives, there is also an argument that tends to suggest that the family is the cornerstone of children. This essay will discuss this topic from both points of view and, then present my own opinion.