In many countries, it is becoming mandatory to receive vaccines in order to prevent the spread of disease. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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?
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? And what will be effects on society?
Earlier technological development brought more changes to the life of ordinary people than recent technological development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Many cities have areas where cars,taxis and buses are only used. Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Scientists believe that computers, not humans, will control cars in the near future. What are the reasons for that? Would this be a positive or a negative development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called (slip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Transactions are trackable convenient if no cash available
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
In their advertisings, business 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 children spend hours every day on their smartphone Why is this the case? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People today are suffering more and more stress related problems than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development
You work at home a d 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 lettee
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say waht you want the shop or compny to do?
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?
With the deveopment of online communcation, people will never be alone and will always be able to make new friends. To what extend do you agree?
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple lifestyle can preserve the environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they got on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor . Do you think this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples form you knowledge or experience.
In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small local shops. Do you think this is a positive development? Give your reasons and examples.
Nowadays, parents put too much pressure on their children to succed. what is the reason for parents doing this? is this a positive or negetive development for the children?
Technological development in earlier times brought more changes to the life of ordinary people then recent technological development have brought? Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology In what ways has has technology affected the types of relationships people make Has this become a positive or negativedevelopment
Research has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy(for example,electricity,gas).Thus,some companies close for some days a week.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Improvements 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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
*It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?*
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadaysthan in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In whats has technology affected the types of relationships people make ? Has this become a positive or negative development ?
The government should allocate more funding to teach science rather than other subjects as it help in development of a country. To what extent do you agree?
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
One of the consequences of improved technology is that many jobs that used to be done by people can now be completed by robots or computers. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT SPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A NATION’S DEVELOPMENT, WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE THAT SPORT IS NO MORE THAN A LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
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 effects on their mental and physical development . What is your opinion
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. what are the reasons for this ? do you think it is positive or negative development ?
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Write an essay to discuss the effect of online shopping. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Total School Spending 1981 Insurance 2% Total School Spending 1991 /Insurance 3% Other workers' salaries 28% Other workers' salaries 22% Teachers' salaries 40% Teachers' salaries 50% Resources e.g. books 20% Resources e.g. books 15% Furniture and equipment 15% Furniture and equipment 5% Total School Spending 2001 Other workers' salaries 15% Insurance 8% Resources e.g. books 9% Teachers' salaries 45% Furniture and equipment 23%
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or smalls to do their shopping. Is this 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.
Some people think that sports are important for personal development, while others believe that they are just a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Due to development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries many small local business are unable to compete.some thought that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree??
In some countries, there are some laws that ban employers from rejecting job applicants only because of their age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
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
You recently bought a piece of computer equipment but it was broken. You
work at home and you need this equipment for your work.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In this letter:
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you would like the shop to do
Pressure on the school and universities store and is increasing and students are forced to to hard work when they are young do you think it is a positive or negative development