In many countries in the world people buy cloths and choose hair styles according to latest fashion. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Today, many people use the internet and smart phones to transfer money to friends, family and businesss. Is this a positive or negative development?
in recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travel to large shopping center or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some think that teaching children at home is more benefical for their development, while other say they should go to school.discuss the advantages of both views and give your presonal opinion
For some people, consumer goods have become the most important thing in life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The plans below show the layout of university's sport center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development overweigh the disadvantages?
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 and disadvantages of this development?
The way that people work today has changed significantly due to development of technology. Discuss the advantages and the disadvatages.
In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
General Training
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
These days, many films and pieces of music are free online. Is this a positive or negative development? Write your reasons and use examples from your experience.
In the past, people wore traditional clothes, spoke languages and practiced activities as dictated by their regional culture. These days, the world’s cultures resemble one another quite closely. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impacts of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people say that outdoor activities benefit children's development rather than computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays in many countries, the proportion of the older population is higher than that of younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive ora negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines an ment? d treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Norbiton and the proposed future development of the town.
Universities and colleges are now offering courses through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Media focusses on problems rather than development. To what extent do you agree?
The map shows the village of Chorleywood showing development between 1868 and 1994. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of [poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer , rather than playing sports or doing exercises classes. What are the reason for this ? Is this a positive or a negative development ?
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
Nowadays, online dating has become more popular due to the development of technology. This essay discusses the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing applications to meet partners online.
Ordinary people often copy famous people they see on TV and in magazines. why do they do this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Many countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
Everyone in the world is wearing the same brand and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is the case? Do you think it is a positive oo negitive development
Nowadays, many people prefer to buy famous brand of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Beka
Handwriting today is less formal than it was in the past. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative development?
The development of modern technology in communication has benefited some people; however, others have had no benefits at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You've been asked to do a presentation and will need help setting up the equipment for it. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter
let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
tell him/her what equipment you will need
explain how he/she can help you.
To day, many people use the internet and smartphones to trasnfer money to friends, family, and business. Is this a positive or negative development ?
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Children spend more time on computer games and less on sports . Why ? What do you think it is positive or negetive development
Some universities offer online classes as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
The diagram below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. The evolution of the horse, with particular emphasis on the changing foot structure. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries . Do the aadvantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
The maps show the developments which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
Once children start school,teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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.
more and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programme to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. Is this a positive or negative development?