With the technological development, some people think technology reduce crime, but some people think it encourage crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion
In the past when students did a univeristy degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas knowledge and experience and support arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better?
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 an 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 to the public beach, erected. On the other southern side, newly cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel.
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 tv and the internet provide opportunity to ordinary people to become famous.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays ,many parents put pressure on their children so that they excel in schools as well as in other extracurricular activities. Why do parents do this? Is this a positive or a negative development for children?
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
In many countries, small shops and town centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to large out- of town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars? Limited access to out –town stores. Do you think the advantages of such development outweigh the disadvantages?
more and more people are no longer read the newspaper. Thaet get news about the world through the internet. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, alternative sources of energy are encouraged. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Nowadays there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development . Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Minh
IIn some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays more and more children play computer games .why do you think this is the case ? is it a positive or negative development
Some people think technology development decreases crimes, while others believe it actually encourages crimes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
These days, more father's stay at home and take of their children, and mother's go to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you believe that this a positive or negative development?
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some citie, bicycls are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one is better?
Economic development in countries has increased the standards of living in the cities but not the countryside. What problems could this gap bring for the whole country? How do you think these problems could be reduced?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summaries the information by selecting amd reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays more and more museums and art galleries around the world are putting their material contents online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, shopping is one of the most popular types of leisure activity. Is this a positive or negative development?
The diagram shows Lakeside development between years 2000 and 2009.
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
The graph shows the Village of Chorleywood showing development between 1868 and 1994.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages or disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant ideas.
⚪️ People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Millions of people today are travelling farther and farther. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities; others think that its influences are positive. What about your opinions?
Older people often choose to spend their money on themselves (e.g., on holiday) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?
The diagrams below show the layout of the town’s shopping centre at present and after a future redevelopment.
The plans below show the layout of a university´s centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Scientist say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social 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.
Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions.
Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think thi is a positive or a negative development?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, amd planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Research indicates that nowadays some consumers are much less influenced by advertising than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this?Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial intelligence for their written communication. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child's academic development, while others think that a child's teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the past most working people had only one job. however, nowaday is more and more people have more than one job at the same time. what are the reasons for this development? what are the advantages and disadvantages of having done one job?
(X) 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?
Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means; others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
【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?