Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative developement?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think it is a possitive or nagative development?
In the past, when students didi a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You shouls use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Nowadays , distance- learning programs have gained in popularity , but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays people are trying to have a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems could this create? How can people overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your personal knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, most countries can improve living standards through economic development, but some social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the disadvantages?
children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past , which reduces theirs activity levels accordingly. why is this the case? what measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activity among children?
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people leave their home country to study abroad nowadays. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays in many countries, both men and women work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people send their children to boarding schools so that they can have time to work. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, for many people, shopping is leisure activity rather than something that needs to be done out of necessity. What problem can this cause? What can be done to resolve it?
Nowadays, we are surround by advertising in our daily lives. Some people believe this has a positive effect on society. WOthers, however, say that it is a negative development. Discuss with both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coin. Advantages and Disadvantages
Nowadays, a lot of people are practicing dangerous sports, such as scuba diving and bungee jumping. Do you agree or disagree that individuals should take responsibility for their own safety, and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save others?
Nowadays, as a part of the educational process,students work at a company for a short period of time without pay .Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world, people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this?
Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In their advertising, business nowadays usuallys emphatise that thier products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Nowadays, we are surround by advertising in our daily lives. Some people believe this has a positive effect on society. Others, however, say that it is a negative development. Discuss with both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays culture is much the same all around the world when compared to previous times. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Please try to
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Two of each at least
Nowadays, many people prefer to buy famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reason for this? Do you think it is a positve or negative development?
nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and other aspects of their life, however only few achieve it. what are the problems in doing this and what soultion can you suggest?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or orgainsation. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantages of self-employed?
Nowadays larger distance are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one’s lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays automation is being used to drive cars. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Nowadays more task at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people say that nowadays children have an easy life, and some people think that the life of children was easier in the past. Discuss both points of view and also provide relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Life now and past it is easier now
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past important knowledge of culture and history was stored in the museums. Nowadays information is freely available on the internet so there is no need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays artificial intelligence is being used to drive cars. what is the reason? is it positive or negative development ?
Nowadays parents are moving to other countries for work leaving their kids home. Some people say that this decision is unwise while others believe it's rational. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, more and more employees choose to work remotely, for example from their homes. Many view this as a positive development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too mnay choices.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, people are less fit and healthy than they were in the past, which could affect their long term health. Why do you think this is? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that the increasing use of computer and mobile phones nowadays has unwanted effects on the young people reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advanced technology, which can prevent and solve crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some employers thought formal academic qualification are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for new employees. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to taste the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Nowadays more people have consumer goods like refrigerator and washing machines. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays many people choose to be slef employed rather than to work for a company or organisation.why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extend do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
Nowadays online education has become popular as more institutes and companies are offering courses online. However, many people prefer the traditional, classroom training or study. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.