*It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?*
Today it is common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do the advantage of this new development outweigh the disadvantage?
The maps illustrate an industrial area in Norbiton in the present day compared with plans for future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their apperance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting thier usual doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
The table below shows the proportion
of income spent on 4 common items
in the UK in 1998.
The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in
1998
food
electronic
equipment
5%
10%
music
videos
adults
25%
14%
5%
5%
1%
men
2%
women
39%
10%
9%
11%
1%
5%
39%
38%
40%
0.5%
12%
18%
17%
children
boys
girls
23%
18%
5%
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres ro malls to do their shopping.
Is this a positive or a negative development?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is the best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days, more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adults. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, young people know less about their culture and traditions. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? (Type 4b – expository and Opinion essay)
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing ( for example, through cellphone tracking amd security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this topic.
Write about the following topic
In many countries, paying for the things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasing common.
Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples
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
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the Internet. What potential problems may this trend lead to? What solutions can you suggest to deal with it?
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. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The news media have too much influence on peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today a lot of different cultures and ethics groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some argue that it is necessary to prioritize economic development over environmental protection, while others believe that protecting the environment should be the top priority. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people support the development of agriculture, like factory farming and the scientific creation of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The map below shows the development of the town of Stromer between 1995 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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.
Write at least 250 words.
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The development of tourism contributed to English the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally.
What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way.
Why is this?
Do you think it is a positive development or negative development?
These days many children spend a great deal of time sitting in from of a television. Some people believe that parents should strictly limit the time that children spend watching TV as it is harmful to their development. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Shopping is now one of the most popular form of leisure activity in many countries for young,adult, what do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
*In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.*
*To wat extent do you agree with this view*
*Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.
Do you yhink the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic 2: Scientists say that in the future, humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
Some people say that with the development of modern technology, printed books, newspapers and magazines lose their importance.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets 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 community.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most siginificant influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, teenagers are being encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people think it is a positive development while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the general public. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.
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 experie
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The diagrams below show the stage and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building new roads. What are reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is 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
Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development?
These days a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe these days teenagers are spending their leisure time at shopping centers instead of doing organized activities as sports or music . Do you think it has a negative or positive development?
Teachers of young children at a primary school are considering making one significant change to better support their student's educational and social development. Which one of the following changes do you think is the most important for the teachers to make and why?
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up an equipment for your presentation.
In your letter, you should:
• tell when and where the presentation will deliver
• describe your arrangements
• say him/her what equipment you need.
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasoas for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or xperience
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and socities. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?