Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
More and more people are move away from where their family and friends live. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
With the rise of streaming services online, fewer people go to the movie theater to see film. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
What does the chart show about the trends in telephone usage between 1998 and 2005?
Several languages die every year. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world with fewer languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyze both sides of this argument and provide your opinion.
Many people consider shopping malls as great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People in the past, however, visited shopping malls only when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend?
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?
Many adults are returning to school to learn new skills for career change. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
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.
Nowadays an increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working life period. what are the reasons behind this trend? it generally positive or negative trend?
Nowadays people spend less time at home. what are the reasons behind this trend. how can we solve this issue?
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form os assessment?
In some countries the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Social networking is being used more for personal and professional purposes. Many people believe this is a positive trend whereas others say that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the adventages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
With the rise in e-books comes the decline in paper books. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
These days there is a growing trend among people to leave their jobs and return to education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Competitiveness is considered to be an important quality for people in many societies. How do you think it affects individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend? ( 重复2011/3/12老题）
n numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Is it advantageous or detrimental?
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it is widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we should not follow them and that we should dress in what we like. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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 ?
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The graph below shows in proportion trends the changing patterns of domestic acces to modern technology in homes in the UK.
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there is a trend that media reports focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ith the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
in the pass shopping was the routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extend do you think it is a positive trend.
In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing, and people wear similar clothes. Is it a positive or negative development?
These days people in some countries living in a "throw-away" society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away .what do you think are the causes and what problems are caused by this trend ?
The chart below gives information about trends in internet used by females in the USA in 2 years
In the past employees worked for small businesses but now many are working for large businesses. What are the advantages and dis advantages of this trend ?
many cities have serious problem of trafic congestion. what are the causes of this trend and what are some solutions.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the causes of this trend? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.
With the widespread use of the Internet, more people choose to work or study from home. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Today in many countries, in order to find work people, have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to population growth many people these days live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh Its disadvantages?
Nowadays people are living increasing an increasing longer life and in many countries, there are more old people than young people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
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.
There is an increasing trend around the world of married couple deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Some people expect a fast development of online and distance learning in upcoming years. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
With the rise of e-book cone the decline in paper books. Some people see this is a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gilding fo mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend?
Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extent is this a postive or negative trend?
Question: The table illustrates the proportion of income spent by adults and children on four common items (food, electronic equipment, music, and videos) in the UK in 1998. Summarize the key trends shown in the table. Compare the spending patterns between adults and children, as well as between men and women, boys and girls. Highlight any significant differences in spending behavior.
Working from home is becoming more popular. What are the reasons? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Working from home is a popular way for professionals to work these days because it is convenient. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
The given line graph illustrates the average data of a museum tourists in both summer and winter in the year 2003. Overall, it is observed that during summer, the museum had many visitors compared to winter. To begin with, the highest visits recorded were of about 1600 people to the museum at 12noon during the hot weather which declined to 800 people at 4pm. Whereas in winter about 500 visitors came at 10am which somewhat fluctuate till 12 noon. However, there was massive declined during the winter at 12noon till around 2pm whereas there was no visitors recorded from 2pm till 6pm unlike during summer, the downward trend was only from 4pm and there was no record of no visitors.