In manay countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think is a positive or a negative development?
Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? 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.
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during life. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Nowadays in many countries, young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities. Is it a positive or negative development?
In Some Counties, fast-food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their Products. Do you think this is Positive or negative development
Nowadays, sports stars can earn a great deal of money from advertising expensive sporting goods and other products. What problems might this cause? Do you think this is a negative or positive development?
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having a negative effect on a social relationship. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at tl1e place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend a long time each day on their smart phone Why is this ? Is this a positive or negative development?
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think as important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons f
Many people believe that the increasing prevalence of fast food is having a negative impact on public health. What are the causes of this trend, and what measures can be taken to combat it?
Countries with a long average working time are more economically successful, but they are also likely to suffer from negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the increasing popularity of computers and calculators, student literacy is decreasing dramatically. What are the positive and negative effects the progress of science and technology has brought about? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are used in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, is encouraged. Is this trend a positive or negative trend?
Scientists believe that computer will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Computer are becoming increasingly in modern life. Some view this as positive while others feel it is negative overall. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries the use of alternative source of energy is encouraged . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement . It is a positive or negative development .
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via Internet and leave without any face to face on that with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Do you think is a positive or negative development due¿
Human activities have negative effects on the nature and every year many plants and animal species become extinct. Some people think that it is too late to do anything to solve this problem. Other people believe that effective measures can be taken to change this situation. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of cloth, cars and other items. what are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a 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 negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
In some countries, celebrities get higher salaries than senior politicians. What do you think is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Road transportation is taking over rail services.Discuss the positive and negatives effects of this development.is this situation true for your country?
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Robotics and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace . Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individual and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What are the reasons for it? What can be done to change this negative attitude towards international tourism?
19.In some countries, people buy clothes and choose hair styles according to the latest fashion. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Even though globalization affects the world’s economy in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.
In many countries, online shopping is becoming more and more popular. Some people think that this is having a negative impact on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In this mordern world it is possible to shop,work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face to face contact with others.Is this a positive or negative devlopment?
The media has become too influential in peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development? Vy
Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action to improve the situation. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
It has been argued that people today seek attention more than past generations. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
In the recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls or centres to do their shopping. is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress (eg. suits and jeans) rather than more traditional types of clothing. Why is it? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towads international tourism?
In their advertising, businnesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In the present era, children are found to have fewer responsibilities than it used to be in the past time. Some people consider it as positive development, however, some other people believe it to be a negative trend. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
It is said that the fast pace of our every days life, as the direct result of the rapid development of telecommunication technology and travel industry, has a negative effects on individuals, nations and the globe. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people consider shopping malls as great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People in the past, however, visited shopping malls only when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?