Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter • Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centr
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or mall to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
The diagram below shows the plan of a medical centre in 2008 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show the layout of a university's spot centre now and what it will look after redevelopment. write at least 150 word.
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Machester city centre from 2003-2012.
The maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main future
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre school age. Other working people think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grand parents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centres provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because consumers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some People have vehicle free days , banning cars,trucks and motorbikes in the city centre. Only buses , bicycles and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting an US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence. Regarding the preparation stage, people are first required to complete an application at the licence centre only to have their eyes checked. After passing the eye test, they will proceed to pay a fee as failing results in no licence after which the procedure will carry on to the actual test. Turning to the actual exam, a written test must be taken and re-taken if necessary until the minimum requirements are met. After completing the written test, the driving test will take place in which failing leads to no re-do which further required to re-pay the fee to try again the whole testing process. On the other hand, passing the driving test means a driving permit will be handed as soon as possible.
Some working parents believe children centres can provide best care of children, while others think family members like grandparents can do this job. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
The picture below shows the difference in the layout of the conference centre in 2010 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to the regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
TASK1 The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 Bill Hill Environmental Centre 2006) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Instructions to follow • •
The diagram below shows the number of shoppers who visited a new shopping complex in its first year of operation and the estimated number of shoppers over the same period. Below the diagram, there are two charts, which show the sales at the centre in the first and last quarter of the year.
The maps below show C Arts Centre in 2005 and today.
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sport centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main futures and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below gives information on the number of participants of different activities at one social centre in Melburne , Australia for the period from 2000 to 2020.
You should spend about 40 minutes on thic task. Nowadays, there are a large number of coffee shops and fast-food vendors on high streets and in town centres. Why are there so many of these outlets? What effect is this having on the society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience,
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the
The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its improvement. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or countryside into the city centre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts belows show the percentage of students on the one adult education centre taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year.
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the maps below show the centre of a small town called ISLIP as it is now,and plans for its development. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the ,main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
line graph shows the number of participants for five different activities at one social centre in Melbourne , Australia in 2000 and 2020.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sport centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre In your letter
●describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
●say what happened the last times you complained
●explain what you want the manager to do
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age.other working parents think family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids.Disscuss both views and give your opinion
You have heard that the local authority is planning to build a shopping mall in the centre of your town. You do not agree with this decision because there are already a lot of shops.
Write a letter to the planning department. In your letter
-say why you are writing
-give reasons for your objections
-explain what you think would be a better alternativear
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Kassiyet
Many shopping centres and malls are designed to attract young people to spend time there. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The map below shows a civic centre between the present and its plan. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbrune , Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
The map below shows the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this be solved
many city centres these day have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of acity, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems/ to what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are more and more parents working full time. Some people argue that childcare centres are the best in taking care of children of very young age. Others think grandparents are better carer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres as a result of population growth. How does this affect the environment and the people’s lifestyle? Discuss this situation and provide relevant examples.
Many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe grandparents can take care of their children, while others think t=childcare centres are better. discuss both views and give your opinion?
A local council is planning to redevelop its existing civic centre. The diagrams below show the propes changes to the civic centre. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-Say which points in the article you agree with
-Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that going to a fitness centre regularly is unnecessary. Instead, they believe that combining occasional exercise (such as going for walks) with a balanced diet is enough to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience