One of the consequences of improves medical care is that people are living are longer and loife expectancy is increasing.
Do you think trhe advantages of this developmwnt outweigh the disadvantages?
Using a smartphone to make calls, send and receive emails, access the internet, and so on, has become an essential part of many people's lives.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Agree or disagree
Some people think that sports are important for personal development, while others believe that they are just a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
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In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up the equipment for your presentation.
In your letter, you should:
tell when and where the presentation will take place
describe your arrangements
tell him/her what equipment you need.
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they are older to help pay for their retirement. An alternative is for people to start work at a younger age.
Do you think this alternative would be a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to a colleague asking for assistance setting up equipment for an upcoming presentation of yours. Include
What the presentation is about
The equipment needed
Suggestions to set it up
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Discuss with appropriate examples.
Nowadays, people of all ages from certain parts of the world spend most time at home rather than going outdoors. Discuss the reasons, is this negative or positive development?
In their advertising, business nowadays usuallys emphatise that thier products are new in some way.
Why is this? Do you think it is 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?
Online currencies have become more common in recent years. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative mmedicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
More and more tusk at home and at office are being don by robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
Many people believe that family has greater influence in child life and development as compared to other factors such as friends, tv, music and so on? Do you agree or disagree with the content ?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that thier products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative developments?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is positive or negative development?h
Some countries have introduced a law to eliminate working hours for employees. Why is this law introduced. Do you think it is a negative or positive development.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village.
Write a report fo a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter
Provide the details of your shipment
Describe the damage
Say what actions you want the company to take
The bar charts illustrate the average years of schooling, scientists and technicians per 1000 people and also the participation levels in research and development in developing and industrialised countries during 1980 and 1990.
An increasing number of people are choosing to change careers during their working ives and some even do so more than once.
what reasons might people have to change careers?
Do you think this is a positive or negative development for society?
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?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
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Some people think that only government could make changes in society and individuals can not do anything to new develpment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the school promote their products to school children.
What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone ) apps is becoming increasingly common .Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages ?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Scientists believe that computer become more intelligent than human . Some people believe that it is a positive development ,other think that is a negative development .Discuss both the view and give your opinion .
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Although family is a great influence in any child's life, it is influence from outside the home that plays a bigger role in his or her development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does
this development have advantages and disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
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.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live with any face to face contact with others.is it a positive or negative development in your opinion. To what extent do you support this development.
With space travel being a reality, the prospect of space tourism is on the horizon. Do you view this as a positive or negative development?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
With the recent development in technology like e-books some people feel that the printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear
What's your opinion?
A report by UNEP, states that the human populations have been over-exploiting the Earth’s natural resources by unsustainable development. As a developing country, Vietnam has also been undergoing unsustainable development.
Discuss some major causes and effects of this social issue in the context of Vietnam. Give reasons and examples from your reading, experience observations to support your point of view.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？
In many countries, people can eat a wide variety of food today. As a result, they eat more food from other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh disadvantages?
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Writing task 2. 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 negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exampes from your own knowledge or experience.
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of large cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.