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 negeztive development?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can AI enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development.
The diagram shows the development of large fish called salmon during their life cycle. Summarize the information given and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays, a lot of peole are able to do their work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this 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.
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economis development,but many important social values can be lost as a result . Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages ?
The bar chart compares the yearly number of visitors in 3 different museums from 2007 to 2012. Overall, the peak of visitors' number was in 2012, while the lowest point was in 2009 and 2010. Victoria and Albert Museum was the most popular from 2007 to 2009. During 2007-2008 its annual number of visitors remained constant at about 14 million people per year. However, the figure started to decline rapidly in 2009, and reached its lowest point of about 8 millions in 2010, becoming the least popular museum for the rest of the period. After that, the number of Victoria and Albert Museum's visitors gradually rose up to 10 million visitors within 2 years. British Museum was the second most popular in 2007, being outraced by Victoria and Albert Museum. Nevertheless, its number of visitors experienced a sharp fall in 2008 and remained unchanged the following year. Then, the figure started to increase. It reached its peak of approximately 14 million visitors in 2012, regaining its position of 2007. National Gallery Museum showed the most notable development with a steady growth throughout the period. Being the least popular museum in the beginning, it experienced a growth of more than 10 million visitors over 6-year period, and became the most visited museum in 2012.
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
More young people are now interested in becoming professional athletes than ever before. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Government spending on restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend our everyday on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The media tends to focus on problems rather than positive developments. Some people think that this is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
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.
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages?
Nowadays, people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than local storess. What are the reasons behind it? Is it negative or positive development?
Once children enter school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social developments than parents. 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 and experience.
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better?
Improvement in health, education, science and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations however the government or richer nations should take responsibility for helping the poor nations. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some children spend hours evory day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
• In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to downloat copyrighted music and books from the Internrt for no charge.
To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
owadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
In some countries, there is a trend that many people tend to marry later and have fewer children compared with the past. Why is this happening? ls this a positive or negative development?
Many people now photograph or video their social activities. What might be the reason for this? Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Topic: More people today prefer to live alone in comparison to the past. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development . Give your opinion and relevant examples to support your views.
Young people are highly influenced by famous people and they look up to them as role models. Is that a positive or negative development?
An increasing treand is nowadays for young adult to play compuuter games. Some people say this is a negative development. Discuss and give your opinion.
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential fir the development of the poor nation's. However the government of richer nation's should help the poor nation's in such areas. Discuss.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned future development of the site . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant. Assel The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned future development of the site . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant. Assel
In some counntries, it is illegal for employers to reject job applications on age criteria. Is it a positive or negative development?
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter
• describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
• say what happened because of the problem
•explain what you would like the company to do.
Some people soy lhof economic developmenl is necessory lo reduce the poverty in ihe world. Ofhers soy lhol economic growlh should be sfopped immediolely lo slop domoging lhe environmenl. Discuss bofh sides ond give your opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
air travel can travel only benefit the richrst people in the world.ordinary prople can get no advantage with the developmeny of air travel .to what do you agree or disagree
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making progress, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Nowadays, people of all ages from certain part of the world spends most time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reasons, is this negative or positive development?
Portable entertainment devices, such as MP3 or DVD-players, which allow people to listen to music or watch films on the move, are now commonplace. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to golfbal warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in Oder to help solve this problem. Other think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, many schools find it profitable to sell unhealthy food and sugary drink to students during lunch breaks Is this a positive or negative developmemt?
Practice 1: These days, the wealhty 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?
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?
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development? Thao
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Modern design has become increasingly popular in architecture and interior decoration. What are the reasons for this trend? do you think it is a positive or negative development?