Universities offer an online course for students. Do you think its a positive or negative development for students?
Today more and more people want things instantly (eg: goods, services , news ) Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have the opportunity to study abroad.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
nowadays，a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medecines and treayments instead of visiting thie usual doctor. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The process diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years.(Anelya1)
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that developments in science are happening so fast that it is difficult for people to appreciate the effect of such advantages. Others feel we should trust scientist more and stop worrying.
In the future, robots will do more and more jobs instead of humas. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
NOWADAYS EMPLOYERS CONSIDER FORMAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIFE EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES. WHY IS THAT? IS THAT? IS THIS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?
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
nowadays it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to other countires. is it a positive or negative development?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
One result of advances in medical care is that life expectancy has increased around the world. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Blogging has become a popular way for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences with the world. To that extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. How could robots be used in the future? Will this development be a positive or a negative development?
The diagram below show a layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment.
The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global population being online to almost 65%. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries.But in some other countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar)are encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you do not want this development
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
Some school have restricted the use of mobile phones. Do you think this is a negative development or a posititve one?
Many drinks and ready meals contain a lot of sugar, salt and other non healthy ingredients. Do you think governments should try and control this development? Give reasons for your answer.
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people do not wish to get married today. Many consider this as a negative development for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Task1 The map below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
social media has compeletly changed the way family and friends communicate with each other. what are the reasons for this? is it a positive or negative development ?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are doing and saying.(for example,through cellphone tracking and securing camers).In many cases ,the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.Do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Computer and A.I technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Parents throughout the world place spend time reading with their offspring to prepare them for school where their literacy skills are further developed; however, recent research suggests that focusing on reading at an early age can be detrimental, and participating in fun activities would be far more beneficial. I am a strong advocate of this approach, and the benefits of it will be covered in this essay.
A fundamental reason for this is that there is no biological age for reading, and pushing infants to acquire this skill before they are ready could have repercussions. For example, in the UK, many boys are reluctant readers, possibly because of being forced to read, and this turned them off reading. By focusing on other activities and developing other skills such as creativity and imagination, when they are ready to read, they usually acquire this skill rapidly. In addition, the importance of encouraging creativity and developing a child’s imagination must be acknowledged. Through play, youngsters develop social and cognitive skills, for example, they are more likely to learn vocabulary through context rather than learning it from a book.
Furthermore, play allows youngsters to mature emotionally, and gain self-confidence. There is no scientific research which suggests reading at a young age is essential for a child’s development, moreover, evidence suggests the reverse is true. In Finland, early years’ education focuses on playing. Reading is only encouraged if a child shows and interest in developing this skill. This self-directed approach certainly does not result in Finnish school leavers falling behind their foreign counterparts. In fact, Finland was ranked the sixth best in the world in terms of reading.
Despite being a supporter of this non-reading approach, I strongly recommend incorporating bedtime stories into a child’s daily routine. However, reading as a regular daytime activity should be swapped for something which allows the child to develop other skills.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or exercise class. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Improvements in ealth, 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 or disagree with the opinion?
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?
Many parents these days work in other ountries, taking their families with them. Do yout hink the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
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 many people want to buy famous brands of clothes,cars and other items.what athe reasons for this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Spending time in another country, not as a part of a holiday, is beneficial for one's personal development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with help problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believed the problem could be solved by reassigning Parkland for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case ? Do you think this is a positive or a negative delvelopment ?
In many countries. paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) app is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and changed the life of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree of disagree?
The maps below show an industrial sector in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site .
These days a lot of movies and music are free to download online. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries the elderly is put into nursing homes rather than being taken care of by their family. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phones (cellphones) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?