This diagram illustrates the 2 different ways of how electricity is being produced from sea waves. The process requires the construction of a large chamber connected to a column with a turbine
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to tavel to and from work in one European city in 1960,1980 and 2000
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an everage english home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages
The table below shows the results of a survey to find out what members of a city sports club about the club’s activities, facilities and opening hours.
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work everyday. The result is increased traffic congestion and damadge to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distance to work?
As the transportation and accommodation problem increases in big cities, some governments are encouraging the business move from the city to the rural area. Do the advantages of the outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show a structure used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan 150 words
Last month, you traveled to another city. You told a friend who
lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
● apologize for not meeting him/her
● explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
● suggest a time and place to meet in the future
Some cities have vehicle free days when private cars,trucks and motorcycle are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses , taxes and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: • Explain when and how long you will be in town. • Ask whether you can stay at their home. • Offer to pay for yourself. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe on constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviors.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings are more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing by going for away from on office to another.
While some people prefer to live in a big city, others crave to spend their lives in urban areas. However, few of them also like to live in small towns. Mention the place you would like to spend your life, along with supportive examples.
Some people says we should use free space in town and city for plantation a d some says that it should be used for construction. Do you agree or disagree?
hanges in crime rates in an inner city over a 9-year period (from 2003 to 2012). The line graph shows the number of incidents for three types of crime: Burglary (breaking into buildings to steal things) Car theft (stealing cars) Robbery (stealing from people directly, often involving threats or violence)
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- Apologise for not meeting him/her,
- Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
- suggest a time and place to meet in the future
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie charts on the left illustrate the proportion of three electricity-generating sources in the German and French markets in 2009 while the charts on the right further detail the composition of the segment of renewable energy in that same year.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family.
Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
– Explain why you would like to move
– Request that your employer place you in a specific city
– Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words.
The diagrams below show two methods of using water to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Hydroelectric dam
While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•tell him/her about your trip;
•say why you were happy to see him/her;
•suggest an arrangement for you to meet.
The diagram below show how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart represents the number of travellers using three main airports in New York City from 1995 to 2000.
Some people believe that public buildings should be moved out of the city, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The lower graphs depicts a electricity generation that is used wave power.
*OUR ASSIGNMENT*👇:
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
1) Explain when and how long you will be in town.
2) Ask whether you can stay at their home.
3)Offer to pay for yourself.
The table below shows the estimated oil capacity of six countries, in millions of barrels per day, from 1990 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe city life is getting more difficult whereas others think it’s becoming easier. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is better to raise children in the countryside than in the city. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in the city is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a birthday party and want to invite a friend who lives in another city. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Tell your friend about the party
Give details about the date, time, and location
Suggest travel and accommodation arrangements
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time.
Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.
Due to the increasing density of living areas in a city, most resident are suffering from physical and social dangers. Consequently they are against living in the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that the best way to control accidents on city streets is to lower the speed limit, but others think there are better ways to improve the safety on city streets. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother.
In the letter, mention:
•What class are you taking?
•How do you like it?
•How long will you take the classes?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specIt is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts in 2012 and the prediction for 2030.
the maps below show changes in the city of nelson in the year of 2000 and the recent times.
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patients are treated. Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that an efficient public transport system is the most important factor in the development of a modern city. Others argue that aspects such as healthcare, education, and public safety should take priority. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The climograph below shows average monthly temperatures and rainfall in the city of Kolkata. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newton between 1980 and 1996.
The line graph shows the change in the amount of electricity used during a day in two seasons and pie chart indicates the different uses of electricity. Describe the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graphs below the transport modes in European city between 1960 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most effective way to solve city traffic and transport problems is to encourage people from the cities to live in the suburbs or the countryside . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two picture illustrates the changes in Stockford City in 1986 and present time. Summarize the key points and make comparison.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Today, more and more people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some effects of rural recession and the cause of this