Nowadays, more and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that family has greater influence in child life and development as compared to other factors such as friends, tv, music and so on? Do you agree or disagree with the content ?
In many countries, as people are earning more these days they are also spending money, buying more and more things. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods (television, mircowave, oven and rice cookers). Is it a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their product are new in some way, Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge & experience.
Ques: Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's development. However others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, most countries can improve living standards through economic development, but some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do agree or disagree?
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 Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feautures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public trasportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde and experience.
Many countries now have people from different cultures and ethnic groups. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You have found out that a building company is planning to build new houses close to your home. Write a letter to the manager of the construction company. In your letter
say how you found out about their plan
describe how you feel about the proposed development
explain what you hope the building company will do
Some people think at robots are really important for humans future development. Others, However, I think that’s robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Today more people are waiting until their thirty to get married and have children. Is it a positive or negative development?
Counties 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?
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example: TV, rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries nowadays, consumer can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The maps presents the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960 to 2000.
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that robots are important to humans’ future development, while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the modern world it is possible to communicate with people via the internet without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
More and more people want to buy famous bands with clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the development of intelligent technology, computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people say this development will have a positive impact on humans. Others have a negative view on this issue. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, a lot o people are able to do their work from home. Discuss the advanatages and disadvanatges of this development?
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because band customers travel to large shopping centre or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What are the effects of this on individuals and society? 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?
Developing countries like Bangladesh should concentrate more on industrial development, instead of agriculture, to achieve better development. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Shopping is now one of the most popular types of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
The diagrams below show stages in the development of simple cooking equipment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Nowadays people are following fashion, hairstyle and so on. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Information technology is becoming a ubiquitous part of learning. This essay will show that this is a welcome development and can enhance educational practice. It will first suggest that the instant availability of huge amounts of information is the primary advantage, followed by a discussion of how it can sometimes lead to plagiarism
more ans more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brans . what are the reason?is it a positive or negative development.
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
interact with each other has changed because of Technology. In what ways has Technology affected personal relationship? Has become a positive or negative development?
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economis development,but many important social values can be lost as a result . Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages ?
Although many people value public parks, some argue that this space could be better utilized for residential developments or businesses to support the growing population and boost the economy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress (eg. suits and jeans) rather than more traditional types of clothing. Why is it? Is this a positive or negative development?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece pf equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter :
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment.
say what happened because of the problem.
explain what you would like the company to do.
Begin your letter as follows :
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some universities now offer their course in the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development.