Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in city while other believe a bicycle is a better way. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter:
Why the building is important
Its present condition
What action must be taken
Discussion essay It is thought by some that it is better to live in the city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
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,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Bar chart shows the top ten countries for consumption and production of electricity in 2014.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows average UK salaries, by city. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the amount of electricity generated by energy source in Scotland for 20 years ago and last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph indicated the information about the number of questionnaires collected from Tourist Information office in a city based on individual, letter/email and telephone by first 6 months in 2011.
This diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some People believe that the best way to reduce commuting time is to replace parks and gardens near the city center with commuter apartment building, but other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart below shows the sources of electricity generation in one country in 2020, and the bar chart shows the average cost of each source. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Public transport is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The Shanghai metro is the most convenient way to move around in the city. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a veryical city with multiple tall buildings, as compayto a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and:
explain why you want to move.
mention what location would you prefer.
describe the accommodation type that you need.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the production of electricity using Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion system.
City planners tend to arrange schools ,homes , shops and other office in specific areas and separate them from each others .do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages
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 average English house.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia ercentage of city residents 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks Went to a café for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks
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?
two maps for Ryemouth city in 2 different years. describe its changes over these tow years
The pie chart shows how people use four modes of transport in the city of Edmonton,as well as how the table shows data from five different driving reasons.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
The pie charts below show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion.
· What do you think the causes are?
· What solutions can you suggest?
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?
The two below maps indicates the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT CARS ARE THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL IN A CITY WHILE OTHERS THINK THAT BICYCLES ARE BETTER. DISCUSS BOTH POINTS OF VIEW AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted on a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only few constructions especially 2 houses and one shop. However, springer town did dramatically change throughout years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised at the center town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow place to some appartements and a house lift up. It has also been a surge in quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970’s model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same perio
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in the aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the decades. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been erected in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow room for some apartment buildings and a house. There has also been a surge in the number of streets and avenues between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces kept from the previous forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
The two maps below show road to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while others argue that bicycles are a better option. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph illustrates that the amount of coffee sent abroad from Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica between 2002 and 2012. A glance at the graph reveals that all of the exports reached a higher capacity than in the begining.
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six month period in 2011
Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others think that life in a big city offers more opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the results of survey to find out what members of a city sports club think about the activities, facilities and opening hours.
some people believe that public buildings should be move out of the city to promote citizen's well-being and better growth, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. - beautiful river , italian restaurants , different culture
2. describe the public transport in your city. - 5 minute bus service , convenient, affordable pass , all day pass.
3. say how your friend can meet new people there. - Visit shops , bars and art gallery ,join tourist group destination.
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of Brandfield. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AA
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
• mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
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.
The two plans below show the City library in 2004 and 2014. Summarise the infomwtion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your best friend is moving back to your city after being overseas for five years. Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter:
- Explain how much you have missed your friend
- Describe how you feel about your friend’s return
- Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The table below shows the percentage use of four different fuel types to generate electricity in five Asian countries in 2005.
The pie charts below shows units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000