In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of people from cities buying second homes in the countryside. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
2. More business meetings are being conducted online rather than person to person. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many business meetings and trainings are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages in this matter ?
In some countries people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Discuss pluses and minuses of the trend
Due to growth of population many people live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do this trend advantages of outweigh disadvantages?
The supplied line graph displays average carbon dioxide discharges per individual UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007. Overall, while CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced a decline, emissions in Italy and Portugal displayed significant growth. Among the four countries,the United Kingdom consistently had the highest emissions througout the period, while Portugal had the lowest emissions initially however saw the substantial increases over time. In 1967 CO2 emissions in metric tones of the in Italy and Portugal witnessed with a steady annual rise, while United Kingdom initially had was a peak, around 11 CO2 emissions in metric tones throughout the entire period. However, CO2 emissions in Unites Kingdom fell gradually from 1967 to 2007. At this level Swedon soared in 1967 before experiencing with dipped to 2007. Meanwhile CO2 emissions in metric tones of the Italy, Portugal witnessed with upward trend. The amount of CO2 emissions surged between 1967 and 1977 with CO2 emissions approximately 1 and 4 respectively. In 1977, there was a steadily steady increase.
Computer are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
People are using more mobiles nowadays. They seldom live in one city all their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
In many countries, obesity and unhealthy eating habits are increasing. What are the reasons for this trend? What is the most effective way to prevent it?
The graph below shows trends in US meat and poultry consumption.
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne.
There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family?
Comuters are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a posetive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negeative consequences. Disccus both views and give your opinion.
The rise of convinience foods has helped people keep up the speed of the modern lifestyle. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Traditional ways of life are being lost in the modern world. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it is a good trend but some oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second hand goods.What are reasons for this?Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. To what extend do you agree or disargee with this statement?
Many companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace human workers. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, the rise of social media has significantly impacted the way people communicate and interact with each other. Discuss the effects of this trend on individuals and society. Suggest some possible solutions to mitigate its negative impacts.
With rise of e-books comes the decline in paper book. Some people sees this as a good step forward while other do not . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people to have in society. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or a negative trend?
International tourism is now more common than ever before. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. To what extend do you agree with this?
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total selling with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furnitures became at the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
(QG) Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Many fast food chains are expanding across the world. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
(Dri)With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and solution of this disturbing trend.
Nowadays some professionals such as doctor, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
The line chart shows trends in terms of employment in the USA in millions and predictions for the future.
The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods.
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. Discuss some of the effects of a high population density and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The percentage of overweight children in the western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effect of this disturbing trend.
Fast food is now universally available in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions on this?
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters such as their earnings or expenditures in everyday conversations. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon ? is it advantageous or detrimental ?
Some universities now offer their course on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative trend?
An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to olay computer games. Some people say this is a negative development. Discuss and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many people change jobs frequently instead of staying in the same company for a long time. What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, world leaders of all kinds are younger than in the past, What are the reasons? ls this a negative or a positive trend?
In many countires, there are an increasing number of private cars. What are the advantages and disadvtanges of this trend?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
The graphs below show predicted trends for the audience of the online TV channel, iTV, both globally and regionally. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more wild animals are being kept in the zoo these days. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The following graphs illustrate electronic gaming trends in South Korea in 2006. The first outlines gamer age groups and gender demographics. The second indicates game type preference. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school, . Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative medicine.However, at best these methods are ineffective , and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
People used to live in the same city throughout their lives, but now they change where they live several times. What is the cause? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?