The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (KLL)
In some countries, people are spending long hours at the workplace. Why does this happen? Is it a positive or negative development?
Today, we have access to the news 24 hours a day through television, computers and mobile phones. How important is it to keep up-to-date with the news? Is this a positive or negative development? - - You should spend around 40 minutes of this task.
The plan below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend hours every day on their samrtphones. why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization to continue their development. On the other hand, others think that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think at robots are really important for humans future development. Others, however, think that robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
It is increasingly common for people to get the news from social media. Traditional sources of news like newspapers, television and radio are becoming less popular. Why is this so? Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more people tend to watch foreign movies, so the local government should ancourage the development of local film industry. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Developing countries require help offered by international organizations to ensure healthy and sustainable development. Some people think that financial aid is important. Others believe that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays celerities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development.
One of the consequence 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?
Some people argue that holding sporting events is beneficial to countries’ development. However, other people hold the opposite opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to bu ythe same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Today a lot of different cultures and ethics groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With growing number of populations in cities. Many people are living in small homes that do not have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of seperate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive development or negative?
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number,…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purpose. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local businesses 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?
More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the Internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps show the development of an area in Someland over a timespan of 20 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increased number of people today change their careers and living places in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
People today shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their families with them. Do you think adavantages of this outweigh the disadvantages in terms of family development.
Same children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case¿ Do you think this is a positive or a negative development¿
Nowadays people buy a lot of unnecessary manufactured products. What is the effect of this on individuals ans society? Is this a positive or negative development?
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Nowadays in many countries, the proportion of the older population is higher than that of younger people. Is it a positive or negative development?
the plan shows 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 languages spoken by very few people are losing their importance and may become extinct. Is it a good or a bad development? What are the reasons for this?
The diagrams are the existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that development in technology causes environmental problems. Other people believe that technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both sides of the argument and then give your opinion
In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to school provided that the school promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children?
With the development of technology children are now living in a world that is completely different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this cause for society and the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space design instead of separate rooms. Do u think this a positive or negative development?
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?
The development of science and technology has been accompanied by a decline in traditional culture. Do you think that this has a negative impact on our life?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phone 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.
Some countries are building new roads and facilities to make remote cultural heritage sites, such as archaeological ruins in jungle accessible to a great number of tourists Is this a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
In their advertising 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?
These days, many people rely on traditional medicine instead of visiting doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The topic of renewable energy is widely discussed these days. What are the main reasons behind the increasing use of renewable energy sources, and is this trend a positive or negative development for the environment?
Nowadays, a lot of buildings,such as offices and schools, are now being built with an open plan design. Why is that? Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
A rise in the use of mobile phones in the classroom by schoolchildren is severely impacting their concentration in class and overall education development. What are the causes of the problem, and what can be done to solve it ?
Single parenting negatively affects children’s physical and mental development and therefore should be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Increasing number of people are choosing cosmetology surgery to improve their appearance. What are the reasons? Do you think is it a positive or negative development?