In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this a positive or a nagative development?
Countries with high rates of university education report higher levels of technological development and productivity. Manu people believe that university education should be free for all citizens. What are the advantages and drawbacks of free university education?
Internet development has a great impact on people's life. Some people say social media do more harm to the youth. Other people say they do the great to youth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days is it much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the diadvantages ?
⚪️ People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
In their advertising, businesses nowadyas usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Many people are choosing to delay parenthood. Why is this happening? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development.
Some people think that main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as televisions, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion
Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
People from many countries are marrying later and having fewer children. Give reasons why this is happening. Are there any positive or negative developments regarding this?
Improvement in health, education and freight are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poor nations in such areas to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
The development of toursim contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English become the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
The relatively recent development of games on phones, computers, and TV consoles is extremely popular with people all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such electronic games?
Some people argue that public libraries have become unnecessary because nowadays information can be accessed from home using the internet . Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
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 ?
As communications technology develops, people are interacting with their friends and family in different ways from before. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the development of Porth Harbour between 2000 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, traditional leisure activities like dance, music, and sports are becoming less popular among young people. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative source of energy (wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
You work at home anda have a problem with a piece or equipment that you use for your jon.
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 you work
. say what you want the shop or company to do
One result of advances in the medical field is that life expectancy has increased around the world. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The plans below show the layout of a university'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.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or mall to do their shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development?
There is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays more and more people are purchasing online instead of physically going to stores. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are self medicating 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 f knowledge or experience. your own
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’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
More and more people buy a wide variety of electrical household goods like TV washing machine, refrigerators oven. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, governments have tried to reduce the traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during the rush hours. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
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.
Some people think that families have the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think other factors such as television, friend, music. etc. gave biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In a lot of countries today, people can buy a wider range of household goods, such as microwaves, televisions, or rice cookers, than ever before. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way many people intract with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development.
An increasing number of people change their careers and places of residence several times in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, most countries can improve the standard of living through economic development, but so are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
one of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. do you thing the advantages of this development woutweight the disadvantage?
Nowadays, it’s not only large companies that might be able to make movies. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think that it’s a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below shows the developments which took place at the seaside resort of da Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession. Is this a positive or negative development?
These days,mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one anther socially. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays there are more workers working from home and more students are studying from home due to the fact that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Many people today buy ready made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some students tend to spend time working somewhere instead of going to a university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?