Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governement take to discourage people from using theirs cars?
Air pollution in cities is growing at an alarming rate. What measures could be taken to address this problem?
In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
The charts below show the water levels of 6 cities in Australia in October 2009 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Essay topics: In many cities, many people are living in large apartment blocks. Does this accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Housing shortages in big cities can cause severe social consequences. Some people think only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major Australian cities from 1992 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more old cities are being rebuilt and redesigned in order to be modernized. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
The rising levels of traffic congestion in many big cities around the world can cause the decline in quality of life in cities. What do you think are the cause of this problem and what measure could be taken to solve them?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discharge people from using their cars?
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cities
The chart below shows the result of a survey about poeple's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's corree and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
In a number of countries, some people think it’s necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of air pollutants in 4 cities 2000.
In many countries, there is shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the country side, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building new towns in the country?
The chart Mow shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four ASEAN countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With growing populations in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
In recent years there has been a considerable rise in crime committed by young people in large cities. What has caused this? What solution can you suggest?
In many countries good schools and medical facilities only available in cities. Some people believe that new teachers and doctors should work in rural area for few years, but some think everyone should be free to choose where they work, discuss both and give opinion.
Is it good for families is parents need to travel a lot in their job or if they need to move to other cities?Is moving to a new location positive for children.Discuss your opinion and support it with specific reasons and examples.
The table gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities London, Paris, Tokyo, Washington DC, Kyoto, and Los Angeles.
In many countries, more money is spent on transport system in the cities. In contrast, very little is spent in rural areas.What are the effect of this and What can be done to solve this problem.
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifeystyle in the countryside. Others believe that there are more health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to big cities caused problems in both palces. In your opinion, what is the reason for this problem? How can it be solved?
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking in five Australian cities.
More and more people are moving from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order tolook for work. What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home or work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?v
In many countries today in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
*In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community.* *What are the causes of this problem?* *How can it be solved?*
Overpopulation in many big cities in the world is a major problems. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?
Topic: Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centers. What are advantages of such system and do you think this is something that most cities should adopt.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
The given chart and graphs demonstrate the data of deaths from flu and in June 1996, a special vaccine was created only for women in big cities of the nation.
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused bu this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countriyside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positie or nagative development?
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows the distribution of Australian water consumption for last year.