Crime rates, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate? (Ulvi)
The percentage of the population living in urban areas has greatly increased in many countries. Discuss some reasons for this change and some of its consequences for urban planning.
Too much money is spent by individuals and governments on making themselves and the areas they live in look beautiful. This is wasteful and it has no useful purpose. Instead, the money should be spent on improving individuals health . Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The given graph shows the past and projected figures of the government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas.
Some people think it would be better for children to grow up in rural areas, while others think cities are the better environment for children. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
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.
The diagrams below show how sedimentary rock is formed in coastal areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world 10% 39% 32% 19% 53% 71% 15% 13% NORTH AMERICA 7% 9% SOUTH AMERICA 7% 5% EUROPE 12% 7% 84% AFRICA Industrial use 88% CENTRAL ASIA Agricultural use 81% SOUTH EAST ASIA Domestic use
Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that it should become easier for them to study at universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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. Umar 3
The diagram below shows the water cycle in both forested and urban areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move regional areas outside large urban areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people’s expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Traffic and accomodation problems are increasing and government should encourage some businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to live in cities rather than in rural areas. What are the reasons for this trend, and do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and prediction for future years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old housing styles in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?
The table describes the change of people who went for international travel in different areas in 19901995 2000 and 2005(In millions).Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
An increasing number of larger shopping malls, areas and departmental stores are leading to the decline number of smaller corner shops. What are the advantages and disadvantages
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people says trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says housing facilities should be buld instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The table and pie chart illustrate populations in Australia according to different nationalities and areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like office) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting. Under this scheme, if the police see a group of more than two young people in the street, they can ask them tp separate and move. They can also remove people whp do not live im the area arrest them if they return within 24 houst. what is your opinion?
Waste disposal presents increasing problems, especially in urban areas. What do you think are the causes? Give some suggestion to the government and individuals on how to reduce the amount of rubbish.
More and more people are moving from rural areas to live in cities. What problems can this cause? How can these problems be solved? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people thinks that it would be better for large companies and industry to more to regional areas outside bage weban centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, more and more people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some effects of rural recession and the cause of this
You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community. Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter -introduce your committee -say why you are having the meeting -invite the MP to attend
Due to growth of population many people live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do this trend advantages of outweigh disadvantages?
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or area. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some areas of the US, 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 adilt. What is your opinion about this?
The charts below show the proportions of the wor/d's oíl resources he/din different areas, together with the proportions consumed annual/y in the same areas. Summarise the information by se/ecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers ae not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompained by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
In several parts of world, humans live near the protected areas which preserve and safeguard the wildlife. What problems could this situation cause? what solutions you can suggest?
Advances in health and biology 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?
Students fron disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education. Some people believe that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
With the increased global demand in iol and gas undiscovered areas should be opened up to access more sources.to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some areas of the US, 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 about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience . . 29
In many countries, children in remote villages and communities have no access to education. some people believe that the best solution will be provide teacher and schools. others think that providing computer and internet in these areas will be a better solution. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Due to the increasing density of living areas in a city, most resident are suffering from physical and social dangers. Consequently they are against living in the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Demand for gas and oil is increasing, so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is necessary. Do the advantages of damaging such areas outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives what are the advantages and dis advantages of this development?
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.
Improvements in health, education and trend are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibilities for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?