TECHNOLOGY TOPICS

TECHNOLOGY TOPICS

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. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication?

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

7.      The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. What do you think?

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