In some countries boarding schools are getting more popular. Is it a positive or negative development? What are the reasons behind it?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others think that life in the city is more beneficial for children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe genetic engineering is a positive development that can improve human life. Other think it poses serious risks to society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more items from the other countries are sold at local supermarkets. What are the reasons for this? is this a positive or negative development?
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
explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not
work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
x describe the problem with the equipment
x explain what happened when you phoned the shop
x say what you would like the manager to do
The map below show the centre of a small called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Huseyn 2)
More developing countries are given aid from international organisations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitan, and planned future development of the site.
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?(Bayram)
Nowadays the way modern society is developing is being shaped by people's migration to large cities. In what ways is migration to large cities affecting society? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design instead of separate rooms. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
【C19T4】 In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Computer and AI are being increasingly used for online education. Can AI enhances the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Now a days, a lot of people are able to do their work from home. Discuss both the advantage and disadvantages of this develpment.
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from knowledge or experience.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Improvements in health, 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 this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices, smart phones, tablets and laptop computers. Do the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
-Describe the problem with the equipment
-Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
-Say what you would like the manager to do
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?
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their chuldren’s Study. On the contrary , those online games have produced a lot of negative effect on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion
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.
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.
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summerize, the following harbour has been developped with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
In some countries of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some countries, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one is better?
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Scientists predict that in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. What might be the reasons for this? Would this be a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to use mobile phones. While others think that phones have a negative effect on their development. Discuss both views.
More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the Internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries people like to eat a wider variety of food then can be grown in their local area as a result much of the food people eat today has to come from another region do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all time, even on holidays. Does this development more advantages than disadvantages?
in many countries nowaday, consumers can go to asupermarket and buy food produced all over the world. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Computer an AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development.
On 1 July 2015, the Government of India launched a massive campaign named "Digital India".
AIM- The main aim was to improve access to technology to the people of the country.
Digital India has helped people to get government services online and, they can post their complaints online to the government.
Our Prime Minister has made many apps for them like swatch Bharat etc, it has helped people to get their roads repaired, get their job done easily and even faster,
Digital India offers many services like Digitalocker etc where people can store their important data, information securely, this idea was supported by many companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook etc and
They are also helping us in making our country digital, they are providing free WIFI to remotes areas with the help of drones etc and this has helped India by generating jobs, reducing the cost of import for all the necessary equipment. Digital Technologies include Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications which have emerged as the main reason for rapid economic growth.
Digital India will change the face of many states,
For example, Himachal Pradesh where many basic things such as the health care system, education and online business. Due to digital India people who do online banking has also increased to a very large extent.
Digital India has the mission of making India digitally empowered and literate and all the services will be given online which made people to get information easily and, in all languages, it wants all the services be available to its citizens digitally which will make our country empowered and more developed economy
DISADVANTAGES:
The major disadvantage of digital India will be online fraud. The uneducated people will fall into this trap. Over and above, it may also lead to cyberbullying.
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Conversation
Yashank- Hello suhird, it’s great to see you again
Suhird – Hi, it's great seeing you too, how long has it been? It must be more than 6 months. I'm doing good. How about you?
Yashank- Not too bad
Suhird- What is new?
Yashank- Well I wanted to meet you because I really want to talk to you about my friend.
Suhird- Okay
Yashank- Well, He doesn’t bring his books and disturbs others during study hours. He keeps on speaking and never lets other study. Due to him, I am not able to concentrate in class.
Suhird- Did you try to talk to him?
Yashank-Yes but he neither listens to me nor my friends.
Suhird- Do teachers know about him?
Yashank- I guess, but they just ignore him while they are teaching.
Suhird – why don’t you try talking to him again?
Yashank- I have done several times, but he still doesn’t pay attention.
Suhird- I think you should talk to his class teacher about him. Since they have more experience than us in handling students.
Yashank- OKAY, it sounds like a good idea. I will also ask him to make the subject more interesting and practical so that he is able to concentrate more on his studies.
Suhird- Do you need help with anything else?
Yashank- No, thank you for your time.
Suhird – No problem brother. Bye
Yashank- Bye
Thanks to the development of technology, many employers are now offering the employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development. Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child’s academic development, while other think that a child’s teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this been a positive or negative development?
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machine are new able to do the work which people used to perform. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people today prefer to consume fast food rather than traditional home cooked meals. What are the reasons for this ? Do you think this is a positive or negative developments.
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their careers during their work life period. What are the reasons behind this trend? Is it a generally positive or negative development?
both views: family influences the children’ development Discuss both views: some people believe family influences the children’ development; however, some argue that other influences (movie, music, friends…) more affect children.
These days, many countries have invested money in genetic engineering. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
more and more people in their free time are doing dangerous activities such as mounting climbing. What might be the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
International travel and tourism have become easier and more affordable. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience