Modern technology, such as chemical fertiliser, is being used more nowadays. Some people think that it is dangerous to human health and has negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Which of the following viewpoint do you agree with? With the recent development in technology like e-books some people feel that the printed media like books, newspapers and magazine will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those forms of media will never disappear. What’s your opinion?
These days computers are increasingly used in education along with the traditional method of teaching. In which areas of education do you think computers are more important and in which areas are teachers more important?
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?
Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communications, such as letters, emails, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
In today’s world, many people use mobile phones and the internet to communication with others. This has resulted in the use of new words and different forms of spelling and grammar. Why do you think these changes have happened? Are they positive or negative development?
As computers can translate quickly and accurately with the development of technology, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People’s lives are becoming increasingly stressful nowadays and there are many reasons behind this. Many people relate this to technological advancement while others say that high living costs and competitions are the main reasons for this stressful life we have. In your opinion what are the reasons behind this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Nowadays more and more people expect the things they want (eg: services, goods, food, information, etc) to be given instantly. Why is this so? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?