In order to take up a new sport, some people think that it's better to have access to the latest technology and the most up-to-date equipment. Other people believe that these things are not necessary for starting a new sport.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to downloat copyrighted music and books from the Internrt for no charge.
To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
In the past lectures were used as a way of teaching large number of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Information technology is changing many aspect of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities.
To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays technology is increasing being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Since science and technology are becoming more and more important in modern society, schools should spend more time on teaching these subjects rather on arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.*
*To wat extent do you agree with this view*
*Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies
between 2011 and 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparisons where relevant.
Vehicle technology is advancing rapidly and cars that drive themselves have already been developed. In the near future, most people will use driverless cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
5. There are more workers to work from hmoe and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
More and more parents allow their children to play on computers as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Advances in science and technology and other ares of the society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people and organizations are using digital technology for contact with other people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technology for communication and does advantages outweigh disa
Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in-exchange for
access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and books from the internet for no charge.
To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
You should write at least 250 words.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:" Advances in technology have made people happier than they were before."? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Should humans adapt to technology or should technology adapt to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
F. Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefit of this mobility out weight the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the it’s disadvantages?
The graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that the increasing use
of technology in education is having a negative
impact on students' learning abilities. Others
argue that technology is a valuable tool that
enhances learning.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is inevitable that as technology develops, cultures must be lost. Technology and traditions are incompatible - you cannot have both together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology is now very common in most work places. How do you think this has changes the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
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? has this become a positive or negative?
Some people believed that maintaining public libraries is a waste of time because nowadays, computer technology can easily replace their purpose. To what extend do agree or disagree?
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?
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
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.
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large number of students in a classroom. Nowadays-new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Advantages, Disadvantages?
Some people say history is one of Is the most important school subjeother people think th bad in today's world subject like science And technology Are more important than history.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures. 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 can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
Some peole say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world. subjects like Scince adn Technology are more important than History .
Discuss bith these views and give your own opinion .
Threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the dis advantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, liesure and work activities.
What extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification for it, and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, future developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
The advancement of internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how people in other places live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Since the 18th century technological advance have replaced people in the workplace.
with today's technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their work place at home, when traveling. Do the bed benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Write about the following topic:
Recent advances in technology leads the fact that human workforce is gradually replaced with machinery.
What are some problems caused by this trend, and how could they be dealt with?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:
Eventually, technology will solve the most important environmental problems the world faces today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write at least 250 words.
As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from the government than students in other fields (e.g. business, language). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the technological development, some people think technology reduce crime, but some people think it encourage crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion
Nowadays the way people interact the way people interact with each other has changed becasue of technology. In what way has technology affected the types of relationships people have? Has this become a positive or a negative development?
Modern technology is being used more and more in different aspects of our live, such as education. Do the advantages of using technology as an educational tool outweigh its disadvantages?