Many nowadays prefer online education to face to face education. Do you consider this a positive or a negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectanccy is encreasing. do ypu think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
These days, more and more people prefer to use shared transport such as buses, trams or carsharing applications on their smartphones rather than driving their own cars. 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.
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.
Some people say that economic growth development is necessary to reduce poverty in the world others say that economic growth should be stops as it damages the environment. Discuss both views.
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some places, fast food, prepared meals, and sugary drinks are now sold in more shops and at lower prices than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People are buying more manufactured goods to use or own. What effects does it have on individuals and society? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many parts of the world, some famous people are regarded as ‘role models' and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, there is a greater focus at all levels in education on science and business studies rather than the arts. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With modern transportation, workers and students are increasingly mobile, and have more and more opportunities to study and work abroad. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Transactions are trackable convenient if no cash available
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned development of the site.
Lifestyle and culture are in different countries is becoming similar. What do you think? Is it a positive development or negative development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities throughout the world involves enormous expenditure. This money would bring more benefits if it was used to provide new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
In the future，there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?
In many towns and cities,large shopping malls are replacing small local shops.Dou you think this is a positive development?Give your reasons and examples.
Television and internet have provided alot of chances to people to become famous Is this a positive or negative development?
The development in technology allow more and more machines to be used rather than human employees. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, young people are choosing to go to universities abroad rather than studying locally. Is this a positive or negative development?
Organized tours to remote places and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and in environmental?
Countries are becoming mor and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.
Space travel has been possible for some time, and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think this would be a positive or negative development?
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to citites, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think exposure to modern technology at an earlier age is good for children, while others claim that it is harmful to their development. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people support the development of agriculture like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables while others oppose.discribe ur opinion.
The exploration and development safe to (?) fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many celebrities receive higher salaries than senior politicians. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phoned (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
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?
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a postive or negative development?
Practice 1: These days, the wealthy in society often throw away perfectly good products in order to replace them with more up-to-date models. Do the environmental disadvantages of this development outweigh the economic advantages?Give reasons for your answer and
In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Is this a two-part question structure question?
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.
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? Thảo
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that there will be a decrease in international travel in future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people want to buy famous brands ofclothes, carsand other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space design instead of separate rooms. Do u think this a positive or negative development?
In modern society, fashion is becoming more and more popular in people’s choice of clothes. Why? Do you think it is positive development or negative development?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this occuring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant example.
Nowadays, we are surround by advertising in our daily lives. Some people believe this has a positive effect on society. WOthers, however, say that it is a negative development. Discuss with both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their homes such as refrigerator, washing machines. Is it a positive or negative development?
Social media has completely changed the way family and friends communicate with each other. What ore the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?