The rapid development of technology allows students to get university and college degree by taking online courses. People have different opinions toward distance learning because it brings advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss both negative and positive sides of the online courses.
Primarily, online teaching offers convenient for both students and teachers. If the teacher can take lessons online at home, this can save abundant time that spend on traffic congestion. Thus, professor can spend more time to prepare the lectures and students can have more time to focus on their homework projects. The local students can benefit from online teaching and the international students can take courses much easier than before. Foreign students can just stay in their homeland to get the same level of lessons, which have an economic benefit that saves money from renting.
However, some people claim online courses have also a lot of disadvantages compared with teaching in classroom. Without physically being in the classroom, students can fake the attendance because people can just sign in the online classroom without really listening. Meanwhile, studying online is not a good way to help teachers and students to know each other, which limits the opportunity of students to ask professor or classmates’ questions.
From my perception, the advantages that people can benefit from online course can totally outweigh the cost that students paid. Time is the most valuable things in the world, which is worth to be traded by using the opportunity to ask question. Choosing whether the traditional teaching in campus or studying at home may depend on personal needs and both of them is excellent method for studying.
Biotechnology companies all over the world are developing different types of genetically modified (GM) crops. However, not enough is known about these crops on our health and the environment. Interfering with nature in this way should be prohibited. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that robot technology is very important for our future. Others believe that robots are a dangerous invention and have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? #244
Nuclear power offers clean , cheap energy. The benefits if nuclear technology far outweigh the drawbavks. Do you agree or disagree? give reason for your answer.
as the technology advances,travelling to space is likely to become an opion for holidaymakers in the future. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?
Leisure is a growing industry. Nowadays, more modern technology is used in entertainment, which may lead people to be less creative. Do you agree or disagree? state your view with examples.
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
We have been living in the nuclear age for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
"Art is considered an essential part of all cultures througout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interests in the arts?"
Do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
As cyber-perpetration is becoming a main online problem, social media and technological companies should be obligated by government to launch strict policy(ies) against cyber-bullying. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ? (TECHNOLOGY)
In many contries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Some people think that we do not need to worry about environmental problems because future technology will solve them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
New technologies for communicating and working remotely have led to an increase in the number of people working from home. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that becuase of the modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills, but other think that handwriting is still an importnat skill. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
There have been major advance in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in peoples live. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Technology is becoming progressively universal.In the future of time,classroom teachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and example to state your stance
The graph below gives information about the technology that households in one US city used for watching television 2004 and 2014 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.The benefits of nuclear technologies far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? —-
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advances in technology which can prevent and solve crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology is now very common in the most work places. How do you think this has changed the way we work ? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on tecnology?
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of technology. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
The chart below shows three different age groups and their responses when asked which technology they would find it hard to give up.
Some people think that governments in developing countries should introduce new technologies to people in order to improve the quality of life, while others believe that in order to achieve that governments should offer free education for all. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Governments around the world allocate funds to the development of technology or social development far more than arts and culture.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past two decades,technology has had imroved and has changed people's lives. to what exend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. •In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? •Is this a positive or negative development
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes of this?
Some say that university students should be free to choose their subjects. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study courses of future benefits like science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion
owadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this become a positive or negative development ?
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram on 13th page shows what kind of changes was taking place from 1996 to 2003 years in the use of gadgets and technology in people homes in the United Kingdom
In mant countries are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music will still have a place in today`s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Many people believe that there is a lot of importance of lifelong learning in the phase of rapidly changing technology. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views along with your opinion.
Nowadays, different language software are available that restrict the people to learn foreign languages. Learning a new language is important or it’s ok to use the technology for it what is your opinion?
In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in AI and automation technology. Some argue that these technologies lead to widespread job displacement. What extent do you agree or disagree?
nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone traking and security cameras). in many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this happening do you think the advatages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?" Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Is technology limiting creativity? Discuss your opinion
Recent advances in information technology have made communication between people a lot easier. However, these advances are negatively affecting human relationships as people spend less time in the company of others. Discuss the causes and suggest some solutions for this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on teachers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.