Many supermarkets are selling more and more imported foods instead of seling locally produced foods? What are the reasons for this? İs this positive or a negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of peoples 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?
The topic of renewable energy is widely discussed these days. What are the main reasons behind the increasing use of renewable energy sources, and is this trend a positive or negative development for the environment?
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?
The two maps illustrate the developments wich took place in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day.
The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this positive or negative development? Over the last few years,online education is developing significantly in several modern countries. I believe that it has positive and negative sides.
The map above shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and presen
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.
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?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Noribton, and planned future developments of the site.
Marriages are bigger and more expensive nowadays than in the past. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the counryside is decreasing. 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 execise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or a new 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?
In some countries, people do shopping according to their need but nowadays, shopping has become more of an entertainment. Is it a positive or negative development.
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influ-ence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? discuss both sides + Opinion
Weddings are more expensive in many countries present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or negative development?
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
Some people say that with the development of modern technology, printed books, newspapers, and magazines are losing their importance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays longer distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis . some consider it to be a negative development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The ease of international travel and the spred 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 outweight the disadvantages?
It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do the advantages of this development for society outweigh the disadvantages?
The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global popula tion being online to almost 65%. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having wait. Why is this? Do you think expectation is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more people move away from their families and friends for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
oung people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to development of technology. Discuss the advantages and the disadvatages.
in the modern word it is possible to shop, communicate, work on the internet without a face-to-face conversation. do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays mare tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Is this a negative or positive development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
n some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, more people choose to live by themselves in recent years. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development for society
The proliferation o f private cars on the roads in many parts o f the world has led to serious problems o f pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think
that governments should spend money for the development o f public transportation systems in order to help alleviate this problem. Others think it is better to spend money
for the development o f electric and other types o f cars that may cause less pollution.
Do you think it is better for governments to spend money developing public transportation or developing new kinds of cars? Why or why not? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look afterredevelopment next year.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays more task at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a time span of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the main factor influencing a child’s development these days are things such as tv, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some parts of world , it’s becoming increasingly popular to try to find out the history of their own family, why do you think people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many places, people's lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages?
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural area which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in development countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some people believe that adventurous travel experiences can significantly enhance personal growth and development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
An increased number of people today change their careers and living places in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
One of the consequence of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
Explain which course you are interested in.
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
&Say what you know about the university.
- Pioneer in the Engineerinf field and famous for its developments in field
&Explain why you should receive the scholarship. - I have been working on a Autonomous Robotics project to leverage automation in manufacturing.
More people today prefer to live alone in comparison to past. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to re fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negative development?
in their advertising, businesses nowdays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think is a positive or negative development?