The maps below show the development of a particular area from 1965 to the present day.
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in an area. Others believe that local councils should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A hundred years ago, people think that human race is steadily improving in every areas of life. Now if seems this is not certain in that situation. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? ln which areas do you think we still need to make progress?
have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a letter to the
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I manager of the transport company. In your letter -describe the problems -explain how these problems are affecting the
The charts below show the percentage of water used for diffrent purposes in six areas of the world.
Many young people today leave their parents’ homes in rural areas to study or work in big cities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world area now "one big traffic jam". how true do you think this statement is? what measures can governements take to discourage people from using their cars?
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems . What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
the map shows the changes in the layout of the self-study area from 2016 to 2018.
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?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
We have been living in the nuclear age now for Ove half a century. since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the cgarts show how it was distributed.
Nowadays, people believe that government should invest tax-payer's money in healthcare , others believe that money should be use in other areas . Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these issues?
Today, food travels thousands of miles from farms before it reaches consumers in urban areas. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative trend?
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas.Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities，the government encourages business move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Crime rate, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than rural area. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?
The charts below give information about the amount and types of water in the world, and also tell the use of water in three areas in three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned furure development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend some mone
In some areas of the USA, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion aboout this?
Advances in science and technology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die.There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You caused some damage to the kitchen area of your flat. Write a letter to your landlord explaining the following.
•How the damage occurred
•The extent of damage
•What you would like to landlord to do.
With the urban population growing, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think it is more important to plant more tree in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government intends to ban smoking in public areas. Some people say that it is a good idea, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
The diagrams below show the Riverpark area of 20 years ago and the Riverpark area now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
he table reprisents how much was the pilice budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain and where that many came from and charts give information how it was used.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to movie to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Advantages and disadvantages of living in small communities?
due to increasing density of living areas in a city,most residents are suffering from physical and social dangers.consequently, they are against living in the city. to what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that it would be better for large companies and factories to move to rural areas outside of large urban centres. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
An increasing number of people are moving to large metropolises in the hope of a better future. This essay will discuss some of the challenges of living in urban areas and several measures that governments could take to improve the quality of life for all city residents.
The maps shows an industrial area in the twon of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the main features and make comparisons where relavant.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a partuclar time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Due to the increase in population in city area, many people are living in homes with small or no outdoors. Do you think this is a negative or positive development ?
Some people think that it is too difficult for poor people or people from rural areas to go to university. So that the universities should make it especially easy for them. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Advances in science and technology and other areas of sociery in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better lime to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or dissagree with this opinion?
It is true that whilst many people use their public parks, this space could be used for other purposes, such as building houses for young people or developing a business area to create jobs. Explain to what extent you agree or disagree with this statement.
TRAFFIC AND ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMS ARE INCREASING, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ENCOURAGE BUSINESS TO MOVE FROM CITIES TO RURAL AREAS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGE?
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are separated. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph describe the rateof adults in urban and rural areas who participated four free time activities in 1990 and 2010.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports of three areas from 1985 to 1990. Write some sentences to describe the line graph.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Below is a map of the city of brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, s1 and s2 have been proposed.summarize the information
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.