50 Latest City IELTS Topics

Advantages and Disadvantages

Nowadays, many students live their family while others go to another city to study at the University. What are the advantages and disadvantages

Opinion

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.

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The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012.

Opinion

‏In some countries, university students live far away from home and in another city or country while studying. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

pie

Pie charts shows the electricity production in France and Australia in 1980 and 2000.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Some people think that cities are the best place others prefer to live in country. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside.

Opinion

Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?

informal

A friend who lives in another city has invited you to an event. You are unable to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -Thank him/her for the invitation -Explain why you cannot come -Suggest another time to meet him/her

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The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port City from 2003 to 2012.

semi-formal

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to someone you know who live there. In your letter ask them for help finding accommodation tell them where you would like to live tell them the type of place you are looking for

maps

Provided maps illustrate the information on how the city of Eastminster changed over 10 years between 1999 and 2009.

formal

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

formal

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Ask them for help finding accommodation - Tell them where you would like to live - Tell them the type of place you are looking for

informal

You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter explain the purpose of the trip ask about things to do and see in the city invite your friend to do something with you during your visit

informal

An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time. Write to your friend, In your letter Explain the situation Offer to make alterntive arrangements.

Opinion

More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of better life, but city has its own problems. Why do you think they move to cities? Suggest solutions

informal

A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and •Explain why people can feel this way •Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and • Explain why people can feel this way • Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works

pie

The charts show the sources of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Opinion

Some people think that government should spend money on creating new public buildings such as museum, city halls, rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The graph below shows electricity production (in terawatt hours) in France between 1980 and 2012. Please ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Opinion

Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion

informal

You are going to have a party. you would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter . explain why you are having the party . describe your plans for the party . suggested how your friend can travel to the party and where he/she can stay

formal

*Question* You wanted to buy a book from a book store but could not find the book in your city. You want to know if you can get it from the same book store in another city. Write a letter to the manager of the book store. * Explainthe details of the book * Why you need the book * How you would pay for it

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The graphs show crimes that took place in the city of Greenvale and arrests from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and report the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart gives infornamtion about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents.

formal

You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel. Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter: Give details of your stay What were the high & low points of the hotel What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

Opinion

DOGS ARE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PETS IN THE WORLD, YET MANY WOULD SAY IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO HAVE THEM IN BUILT UP INNER CITY AREAS. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE

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The graph below shows how much money a city council gave to book clubs over a four-year period.

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The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Opinion

10. 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 center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

pie

The charts below show the percentage of electricity consumed by diﬀerent sectors in Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010.

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The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. » You should write at least 150 words. » You should not spend more than 20 minutes on this task.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Nowadays many students live with their families while others go to another city to study at a university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both scenarios. Include relevant examples in your answer.

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The bar chart below shows the top 10 countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014.

informal

You recently met an old friend while you were on a business trip to another city. Now you are planning another business trip to this city and would like to see your friend again. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter 1. say why you enjoyed seeing him/her 2. give details of your plans for your next business trip to this city 3. suggest arrangments for seeing him/her again there

informal

Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city. Describe your city Describe your job Describe the arrangements for him to visit you

Opinion

In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another city?

Problem and Solution

More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?

pie

The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

formal

You read an article in a newspaper about a city/town. Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions. In your letter, you should: • • describe how you know the city/town • • tell what the problems are • • suggest what you want the editor to do.

Discussion

Some individuals argue that governments should allocate more funding to railways rather than roads due to the former's higher capacity for transporting goods and passengers. discuss both views

unknown

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter: ask them for help finding accommodation tell them where you would like to live tell them the type of place you are looking for

informal

Your friend who lives in another city has opened a new gift shop. You were unable to attend the inauguration due to an important competition you are a part of. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you must Congratulate your friend Explain your inability to attend Mention that you will visit soon

informal

You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Ask them for advice in finding accommodation • Tell them where you would like to live • Tell them the type of place you are looking for

unknown

The charts show information concerning speed-camera use, together with statistics on road accidents, for the city of Melbourne.

Opinion

Some people believe that to reduce the amount of time people spend commuting (travelling to work), parks and gardens close to city centres should be replaced by apartment buildings for commuters to live in. However, others disagree with this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Discussion

The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, it has become a status symbol. Its use, though, has impacted negatively on city centres as a whole. What are some serious problems brought about by private motor vehicle use? How can its use be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

pie

The pie charts show the land distribution of a district in a European city in 3 different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Opinion

Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter period of time n the workplace and not using electricity, gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.