Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
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 Counties, fast-food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to promote their Products. Do you think this is Positive or negative development
Q. Many cities/metropolitan areas/towns are now turning parks/public gardens and farmland into new housing developments. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings, while others see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, it is becoming less common for people to look after elderly relatives themselves. Instead, the care is provided by professionals. Do you think this is a positive or a 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?
Some children spen hours every day on thier smartphones. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying are alternative medicines anf treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The graph provides information on developments in national access to modern technologies in the UK from 1996 to 2003.
Nowadays in many countries, people are following the latest fashion, hairstyles and so on. Is it a positive or a negative development?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to bu ythe same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In this technological personal information of all kinds is held on computer by different companies and organization in many countries. Do the advantages of this development out weigh the disadvantages?
There is a tendency that people change their jobs rapidly and frequently than before. What are the reasons Is it a positive or negative development
The plans below show the layout of a university's sport centre now, and how it will lokk after redevlopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reposting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil, and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this positive or negative development?
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people tend to wear Western-style clothes rather than traditional clothes. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
It is commonly believed that nowadays the main factors that affect a child’s development are media, pop culture, and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
n modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that development of the technology helps to reduce the crime, while others think it encourages crime. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree?
In many workplaces, online communication is becoming more common than face-to-face interaction. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Differences between countries are barely evident these days. Everyone in the world is wearing the same brand and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for a country’s development and progress. To what extent do you agree of disagree?
In many countries, people are changing career with increasing number. What are the reasons and do you think it is negative or positive development?
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of [poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
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?
Some people think that there is a great influence of news media on people’s lives and this is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples
'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? •* Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.
Individuals can do nothing to change society. Any new developments can only be brought about by governments and large institutions. How far do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
Earlier technology development brought more changes to life of ordinary people than the recent technology development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the development of the village of Ryehath between 1990 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Most people these days prefer getting news online to reading newspaper or watching tv . Do you think it is a positive development?
Handwriting skills (using a pencil, a pen or a brush) are on decline. What can be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
In the past, there were strict guidelines about how people should dress for work, but in recent times dress codes seem to have been relaxed. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people fear that technology is gradually taking over control of our lives, while others think that it has led to many positive developments in all aspect of their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
One of the consequences of impruved medical care is that people are living longer and life expecnctancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this deveopment outweigh the disadvantages?
hese days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or events. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and plan future development of the site
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this do you think it is a positive or negative development?
There is now a shortage of physicians and teachers in job within the excess of those who work in IT fields. What are the reasons and to what consequences this development can lead us?
Topic- In recent years, young people in many countries choose to live by themselves. What are the reasons and is it positive or negative for the development of the society.
With the last century witnessing significant technological advancements, some argue that these developments come with negative repercussions for our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
•In many countries small shops and town centres are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?