People today get less sleep than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this 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?
The maps below show a bookshop before and after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
For some people, consumer goods have become the most important thing in life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People are buying more manufactured goods to use or own. What effects does it have on individuals and society? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, more and more people are choosing to work from home instead of commuting to an office every day. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and book from the internet for no charge. To what extent is this a positive or a 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?
The maps below shows the centre of a small town called Islip as it now, and plans for its development. Kadirkhan Zhazira.
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.
Today family members do not eat meals together. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many men and women are making the decisions to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include examples
Some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think thi is a positive or a negative development?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better social development than an only child. The government should therefore give money to parents to have two or more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people are changing career with increasing number. What are the reasons and do you think it is negative or positive development?
[Diagram - CB 16 test 3] The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
In many countries, people go shopping only for their needs. However, recently it has become a development into a form of entertainment. Why do you think it happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some children spend a long time each day on their smart phone Why is this ? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
(an essay) Nowadays, many people spend their free time watching movies. Why do they do that? Is it a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below shows a coal mine and its redevelopment into a visitor attraction site
Now a days, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enahance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words
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.
These days, many people are moving from rural areas to city centers. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Modern culture around the world have become similar when compared to the past. What are the reasons. Is it a positive development or a negative development, in your opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 that homework is not necessary for students’ development. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people buy clothes and choose hairstyles according to the latest fashion. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
(SSSS)Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age. Is this a positive or negative development?
art classes, such as paintings and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the piece of equipment you have seen
why having the same equipment would be useful for your company
offer your assistance in buying the equipment
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development?
The rapid development of communication technology, such as smartphone, tablet, and other mobile devices, has more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q: Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on the problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel fare in the future. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Some people argue that team sports are better for children’s development than individual sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
In many countries, large infrastructure projects are increasingly funded and managed by private companies rather than governments. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the increased use of computers, the internet, and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making progress, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Some people believe that the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will completely replace human workers in the near future. Others argue that AI will merely act as a tool to enhance human productivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world rural people are moving to cities so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. write atleast 250 words.
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or diasgree.
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happenung? Is it a positive or negative development?