Блок №6: Technology, Media, Business

Technology

1. Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler?

2. Will modern technology, such as the Internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

3. We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in future?.Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

4. In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years?

5. Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen.

6. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than Face to face contact for its main means of communication? How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

7. Will the Internet bring people of the world closer together?

8. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Is the amount of money spent on space research justifiable? Could the money be better spent?

10. Some people hold that technological progress in the last 100 years has brought negative effects upon society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11. With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, less people tend to write letters. Some people even think the skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter writing is?

12. Information technologies has developed significantly during last 20 years. Was this development positive or negative?

13.Imagine technological progress in the future. What would it be?

14. One of the most controversial issues nowadays is genetic engineering. Are there more advantages or disadvantages in using genetically modified products?

15. There is an opinion that scientific research should be done only by state establishments, but not by private companies. What is your opinion?

16. Factory farming is widely used in developed countries. Do the advantages of using technology to improve crops outweigh the disadvantages?

17. Children face a lot of problems when they go online without parental supervision. What are the problems and how they can be solved?

Media and advertising

1. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?

2. News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence their decisions? Have we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

3. TV: could you be without it? Discuss.

4. The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

5. Newspapers and books are outdated. Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion?

6. Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?

7. Nowadays photos and videos are used as proof of reliability of information in news. Do they prove that the news are true or not? What is the best way to get reliable news?

8. Television and the Internet should be controlled by government, or people should have the right to choose what kind of information they want to get?

9. Too much violence on TV and in computer games promotes violence in society. What consequences can it probably cause? What preventive measures can be taken?

Business

Money and business

1. Small local businesses are not able to compete due to development and expansion of supermarkets. It means death to local communities. Discuss.

2. An increasing number of people buy products online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for individuals and companies?

3. Marketing and promotion is the key to successful business. Do you agree?

4. Staff performance influences on success of a company. What can a company do to increase productivity?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform for a company?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family run business?

7. Companies should employ people who are innovative, or those who can follow instructions?

8. Some people believe that the only way to succeed for a company is a unique product. What factors influence the success of a company?

9. Companies should not employ young women to avoid paying the maternity leave. Discuss.

10. Irresponsible use of credit cards cause debts. Banks should not issue a credit card unless they are sure of individuals ability to pay? Do you agree or disagree?

11. The higher the price the more people want to buy it. To what extend does price influence potential buyers? What other factors influence people to buy?

12. The only way to judge success of business is the amount of money they make. Is money the true indicator of success? In what other ways can success be measured?

13.It is better for a countries economy for people to save money or to spend money?

Всего таких блоков 6:

Блок №1: Family, Gender issues, Health, Sport

Блок №2: Culture, Traveling, Communication

Блок №3: Education, Employment

Блок №4: Modern society, Government, Crime

Блок №5: Globalization, Environment

Блок №6: Technology, Media, Business

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