Fossil fuels are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, alternative sources of energy are encouraged. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
In many countries, as people are earning more these days, they are also spending money in buying more and more items. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan for its development.
In recent years, many local shop owners have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many aspectof the way people dress today are influenced by global fasion trends. how has global fashion become such a strong influence on people;s lives? do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, in many countries, people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle, and other trends. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You work at home and have a problem with a place of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter,
-- Describe the problem with the equipment,
-- Explain how this problem is affecting, your work,
-- Say what you want the shop or company to do.
In some countries, it is now illegal for employers to reject job applicants because of their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, people are not looking care of their elderly relatives but seeking help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The map below shows the development of the garden between 1980 and 2023.
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computer s and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development out weigh the disadvantages?
some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. how true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? give reasons for your answers an include any revelant exapmles from your own experience?
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a timespan of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
•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?
Many cities have areas where the only cars are taxies and buses. Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society ?
The process diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years.(Anelya1)
The bar chart illustrates the number of male employees hired for senior development position in three companies ( IBM, Microsoft, and Apple) from 1980 to 2010.
Nowadays more and more children play computer games .why do you think this is the case ? is it a positive or negative development
Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
With the help of the Internet and TV, more people are becoming famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job -
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
Early childhood teachers specialize in the learning, developmental, social, and physical needs of young children.
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.
Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:
In your letter
•How to get the keys to your flat
•How to operate the equipment in the flat and
•Suggest a few places of interest to visit
You should write at least 150 words.
Some car manufacturing companies have stated that there is a possibility that we will see flying cars in the future. Why is this going to happen? Will it be a positive or negative development?
Topic Technology development in a country may cause the death of tradition skills and ways of life. It is pointless to ensure the survival of tradition skills and ways of life. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the above?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words.
In some countries, owing a home rather tan renting one is very important for people. * why might this be the case *Do you think this is a positive and negative development.
It is new now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outwiegh disadvantages?
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 yo protect animals? what measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
***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.***
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 diagrams depict the scheme of development for Youngsvillie’s town in New Zealand between 1980 and 2005.
n 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.
Some people think that robots are very important for human’s future development. Others, however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effect on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of poeple with health problems are trying alyernative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development?
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development？
Some people believe that the use of animals for the purpose of experiments is cruel while others believe that it is necessary for the development of science. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the past people could only eat food grown locally and in the season. Now it is possible to have any kind of food from all over the world at any time of the year. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps show a present lay out of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages. tech. less theft, quick pay, cyber crime online fraud, every thing in phone ...chori ,
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.
An incraesing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? do you think it is a posituve or a negative development?
Theplansbelowshowthelayoutofauniversity'ssportscentrenow,andhow It will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The maps below ahow an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons when relevant.