Fossil fuel (e.g. coal, oil and natural gas) are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind power and solar power) is encouraged. To what extend is this a positive of negative development?
11 June 2025, These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many cultures around the world are becoming more siilar. What do you think the reasons are? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries in the world people buy cloths and choose hair style according to the latest fashion. Why is this hapening? Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people, buy electrical household goods like television refrigerator, washing machines. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some parts of the world, it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development? Introduction
Discuss both views: some people believe family influences the children’ development; however, some argue that other influences (movie, music, friends…) more affect children.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. Write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities. Including reasons and relevent examples to support your answer.
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What is the effect of this on individuals ans society? Is this a positive or negative development?
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.
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now and plan for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and to make comparisons where relevant to this data.
Many supermarket are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. what are the reason for this? is this a positive or negative development?
Children nowadays are spending too much time playing video games and very little time playing sports. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Competition for university study is becoming increasingly strong. Why are universities becoming more competitive? Is this a positive or negative development?
In recent years, many small shop have closed because customer travel to large shopping malls. is this a positive or negative development.
These days, more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adults. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Computer and A.I.technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enchance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative or negative development?
More students choose to study online rather than attend traditional universities. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
.Some people think that robots are very important for humans' future development. Others, however, think that robots are dangerous inventions that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business 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 any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays more people are choosin to socialize online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, there is a debate about whether teachers should receive higher salaries compared to other professions. Some people believe that teachers should be paid more because their work is crucial for the development of society. Others argue that teaching is less demanding than other jobs, so teachers should not receive higher pay. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Why are more people living alone in cities? Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays celerities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development.
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyonne can use. Í it a positive or negative development ?
Nowadays more and more people have household appliances, such as refrigerators or washing machines. Do you think this 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?
MANY JOBS USED TO BE DONE BY HANDS, BUT NOWADAYS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF THEM ARE DONE BY USING MACHINES INSTEAD. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS DEVELOPMENT?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the adventages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
*In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? *
The plans below show the layout of a university sport’s centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
In some countries, fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work, and communicate with people via the internet without any face to face interaction. Is it a positive or negative development?
scientist believe that computeras will become more intelligent than human beings. some people find it is positive trend while others think it is a negetive development. discuss both points and give your own opinion.
Young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to work or study in cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
Different types of robots are now being developed which can be a friend, help at work and at school. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Topic: In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At present the mass media is very influential, and the lives of many people are affected by the news. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevemt.
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Improving trade service and manufacturing sectors are essential for the development of poor nations. For this rich nations should take more responsibility to help poor nations in these areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe genetic engineering is a positive development that can improve human life. Other think it poses serious risks to society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some scientists believe that in the future computer will be more intellectual than human being. While some see this as a positive development of other worry about negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, young people decide to leave their parents home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing home with friends. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Today, people can buy food products from all over the world. Some believe this is a positive development, while others feel that only local food should be available. Discuss both views and give your opinion.