Counties are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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.
Nowadays longer distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis . some consider it to be a negative development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Governments needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports or art events. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the development of small fishing village its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you bought for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company to which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what to want the shop or the company to do
nowadays, more people are choosing to sicialise online rather than face to face. Is this a positive or negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton , and planned futur development of the site .
You work at home and have a problem with a piece 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 - speaker
●explain how this problem is affecting your work - communication problem
●say what you want the shop or company to do - replace the laptop
Earlier technological development brought more changes to the life of ordinary peoplethan recent technological development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
> The maps below show the centre of a small town calles Islip as it is now, and the plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. >
In some countries, schools have started teaching students about criminal laws and the consequences of breaking them. Is this a positive or negative development?
Today more people put personal and private information online to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people are opting for ready-made food instead of freshly cooked food. Do this development has more advantages over disadvantages?
More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television,microwave open and rice cooker. Do you think this is positive or negative development ?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing
The maps illustrate the development which took place in Liverton docks between 1980 and now.
It has become easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people today prefer to watch film or TV shows alone at home instead of watching with other people. What are the disadvantages and advantages of this development?
Today, thanks to improvements in communication technology and transportation, people can work and live wherever they want. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? #thanks #improvements #communication #technology #transportation #people #work #development
The maps illustrate the developments that took place at Queen Mary infirmary over 3 different time periods (1960, 1980, 2000).
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying medicines and treatments upon themselves instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have problems with the equipment you see for work.
Write a letter to the store or company that supplied the equipment. In your letter
. describe equipment problems
. explain how this problem affects your work
. Tell us what you want the store or company to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The diagrams depict the scheme of development for Youngsvillie’s town in New Zealand between 1980 and 2005.
Increasing number of people are choosing cosmetology surgery to improve their appearance. What are the reasons? Do you think is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, many people prefer to buy famous brand of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less amount of international travel is a positive or a negative development?
The two maps depict the current Norbition industrial area and the plans for future development projects.
The diagrams show the stages and equipment used in the cementmaking process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for buildingd purposes.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Spme people believe that nowadays we are have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spend time cooking. What do you think are the reason for this Do you think the advantages of this development outright the disadvantages
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.
It is believed that the education system is the most critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Some people believe that the development of technology has a negative impact on education. Others argue that technology has greatly enhanced the learning experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Computer technologies tre are more accessible and cheaper. As the result, more adults work at home and more children study at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
The map below show the centre of a small twon called Islip as it is now, plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
In many countries nowadays,consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.Do you think it is a positive or negative development ? Give reasons for the answer and include any relevant examples from your own experiences.
Nowadays, more people are choosing to buy branded products such as clothes, cars, and other items. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?"
These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go yo sporting or cultural events. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that technological development have positively affected the say we live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou work at home and have a problem with a piece 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
More and more people want to own items such as cars, clothing, and other things made by famous brands. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to development of technology. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages.
Q: Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on the problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
In their advertising, businesses nowadyas usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influences play a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people argue that technological development such as mobile phones are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree.
In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The map below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.