In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic of city centre by imposing a congestion tax on vechicles during rush hour. Do you think development is positive of negative?
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?
The pie chart illustrates the proportion of electricity production by fuel source in France in 1990 and 2010 years.
Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of the over-consumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less the uncontrol population growth ?
The provided chart shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity.
Water scarcity is a serious in many countries. What are the causes of this？And what solutions can be done by individuals and the government?
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.
The first table chart below show changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third table show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhatten, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below give information about the electricity generation in two countries in 2009.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing 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 thing to do and see in the city
• Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
the graph below shows information how much money a city council gave to book clubs over a four-year period. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparison where relevant. you should
You have bought clothes from a shop in a different city, and one garment turned out to be defective. Write a letter to the manager of the store and explain
What did you buy there?
What defect did you find?
How would you like to solve this issue?
The bar chart below shows average UK salaries, by city.
The two pie charts below show total world energy consuption and electiricity generation for last year
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline: -Complaining about this situation -Saying why it caused you problems -Seeking suitable compensation
Psychologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colour influence people's health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below gives information about how commuters travelled to work in one city in new zealand Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing 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
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.(Anelya1)
The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six month period in 2011
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant laces to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process of electricity production through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversation (OTEC).
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.
Some people think that city governments should spend more money to promote bicycle use in cities. Other, however, believe that cities should focus on investing in public transportation system like trains or buses. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one univercity in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household wast that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
The chart below show the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you are making this trip
ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Many people think that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. To what extent do you agree with this view? ( TL )
The pie charts below show unit of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in the city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
City living in the 21st century is stressful and offers no advantages. To what extent d oyou agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend.
In this letter:
•ask him/her to bring some things from home which you need
•say why you need them
•make arrangements to meet him/her
the pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average english home. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
Some people have vehicle free days where cars, and motorcycles, bikes are banned in the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in2010. ( cam 13 test 1)
One problem faced by almost every large developing city is gridlock. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?
The maps below show changed in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparisons where relevant.
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes, shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the country side
Many people love driving their own cars others think that public transport is the only sensible way to travel around the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, many households have adopted solar electricity to meet their domestic energy needs. why does it happen ? Is it a positive or negative development?