With the urban population growing, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. GG
road transport is taking over rail service. discuss the positive effects of this development. is this situation true for your country?
The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?
In the future, there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people in many countries. Whis is this? is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarket gives money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their product are new in some way. Whay is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the main sources of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. DO you think this is a positive or negative development?
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), many tasks that were once performed by humans are now being automated. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people are interested in finding out about their family history. why do people want to do this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
People from many countries are marrying later and having fewer children. Give reasons why this is happening. Are there any positive or negative developments regarding this?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relavant.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affectedthe types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermaket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
It is important for people to take risks,in both their professional lives and personal lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used froe online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, people are changing career with increasing number. What are the reasons and do you think it is negative or positive development?
Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are parents’ reasons for doing this? Is this positive or negative development for the children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge
In some countries, fast food restaurants and processed foods are becoming increasingly popular. Is this a positive or negative development?
r) In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
Some people think that the increasingly flexible working environment nowadays, such as working at home, has a positive impact on workers' lives. Others, however, feel this development is just a means for organisations such as private companies to exploit workers for profit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
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
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.
Some students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? (May 2021) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
government needs to spend more money to encourage the development of artsand sports in schools, rather than to support professional arts and sport events . to what extent you agree or disagree ?
the maps belwo show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development ? Huy Tran
in the future robots will do more and more job instead of humans. does the development have more advantages or disadvantages?
The development o f 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 to having one language in the world?
•An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to play computer games. some people say this is negative development . Discuss and give your opinion.
The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbinton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lives. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Mordern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and books from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a 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?
'People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' •To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction?
Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types ofrelationships people make?Has this become a positive or negative development.
Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sport in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positve development or a negative development. Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge or experience.
International travel and tourism have become easier and more affordable. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
Some people think that homework is not necessary for students’ development. Do you agree or disagree?