One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently learned about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the equipment
explain how it might be useful at your workplace
offer help in purchasing it
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space designs instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they go on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
More and more people are buying food that is ready to eat rather than choosing to eat home-cooked food. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, school children usually learnt by listening to their teacher and by studying their books. Nowadays, many school children learn by using technology in the classroom instead. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Some people think that in the modern society, individuals are becoming more dependent on each other, while others say that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The diagrams below show the development of the village of Kelsbey between 1780 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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 advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
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 a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
n increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more companies are allowig employees to work from home/ allowing students to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negavtive development?
The chart below shows numbers of incidents and injuries per 100 million passanger miles travelled (PMT) by transportation type in 2002. Summarize where relevant
In many cities, people are living alone What are the reasons for it? Is this a positive or negative development?
some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. how true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? give reasons for your answers an include any revelant exapmles from your own experience?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. atures, and Why is this? 8 you think it is a positive or negative development?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experiences? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote culture heritage sites such as archaeological ruins in the Jungle accessible to a great number of tourist. Is this a positive or negative development?. give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge.
The maps below show the development of the Paradise island for tourism purposed.
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps show the developments which took place in the bookstore between 2000 and now.
More and more people no longer read newspaper and watch TV to get information. Instead they use Internet to get actual news. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give your own opinions or relevant examples.
Some people believe that subjects such as Music, Arts, Drama and Creative Writing will contribute a great deal to children’s development; therefore they should take a large part of the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays in some countries children are given fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while other argue otherwise. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays more task at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton and planned future development of the site. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the percentage participation of men in senior development in three companies between 1980 and the year 2010 . Summaries the information by selecting and reporting in the main features, make comparisons where relevant .
Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, shopping is the most common activity for some young people. Why is this so? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What is the effect of this on individuals ans society? Is this a positive or negative development?
It was predicted that, with the development of technology, people in the 21th century would have much more free time than in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?
the plans below show the layout of a universitiy's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plan for its future redevelopment
Nowadays, people spend a lot of time on their phones. Why is it a case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
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?
People pend more and more of their time at home presently. What are the causes and effects of this development on people and society.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child’ development as other objects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent you agree or disagree
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryrmouth between 1995 and present.
There are many zoos around the world these days. What are the causes of it? Is this a positive or negative development?
A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by school children is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem and what can be done to solve it ?
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
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.
Some schools agree that fast-food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people have a strong connection to their hometowns. In what ways do you think living in your hometown has influenced your personality and perspectives? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of growing up in your hometown on your personal development and whether you believe it is important to maintain these connections as you move through life.
The three bar charts show average years of schooling, numbers of scientists and technicians, and research and development spending in developing and developed countries. Figures are given for 1980 and 1990.
Nowadays sending children to boarding school is becoming increasingly popular. Why is it ? Is it a positive or a negative development