THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWS THE PROCESS BY WHICH BRICKS ARE MANUFACTURED FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY.
One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead rather than on or under the ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
There are fewer controls over the designs and construction of home and office buildings. So, people can build them however they like. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages?
"The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs governments billions of dollars while this money should have been used for new housing and road development." To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement?
Some people think that local authorities should control where buildings can be constructed. Others think that everyone should be free to build where they like without obtaining permisson.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public place. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree?
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. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Give your opinion with relevant exxamples..
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new town rather shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialized facilities to train top athlets, insteadproviding sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development.
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 comparisThe two maps give information about the development of city hospital road assessment in 2007 and 2010. Overall, it can be clearly seen that there are various extended amenities built, such as a public car park and a bus stop in 2010. Moreover, there were two roundabouts constructed on Hospital Road to improve more effective traffic transportation. Firstly, there was a circular road added, which connected on the City Road and the Hospital Road, in 2010. By 2007, six bus stops were located surrounding the Hospital road, three each east and west. However, bus station was constructed on the west of its road, and car park, located on the east side allowing both public and staff parking, was changed to accept just staff in 2010. Furthermore, there was another roundabout added, connecting the Hospital Road and the Ring Road. The Ring road, surrounding the city hospital, had public car park built on the east side in 2010. ons where relevant
Some people think that governments should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that better roads should be built. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. ‘Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast-ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the center. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
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
The map below shows the town of Sanditon Beach before and after an airport was built. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that zoos should be banned because they have a lot of disadvantages. Others think that they are beneficial and therefore every country should spend more money to build zoos. What is your opinion?
In some countri trles, more and more re people are becoming g interested in finding out about the history fory of the house or or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can poople research this?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that governments must insist on preserving the traditional appearance of old buildings undergoing renovation or redevelopment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
your local city council has decided to pull down the oldest building in yuor area becouse of monetary problems. Write a letter to the planning manager.
Some people believe government should spend money on building trim and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You live near a public school. The school asked local residents to help maintain the school building and playground ground. Write a letter to the principal i
The lower diagram depicts the various of stages in production of bricks, which are manufactured for the building industry.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model answer
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved into cement making, it also showcases how cement is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry wish is concrete. Indeed, this material is composed from 15% of cement, 10% of water, 25% of sand and 50% of gravel. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods.
The maps show a present lay out of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested inf inding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people think it is important for children to take lessons outside classroom for example by visiting places such local companies or public building .do you agree or disagree ?
Given is a map of Hunderstone town illustrating Hunderstone at present and the idea they have built up and attend in the future
Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. To what extent do you agree?
some people beleive that when designing a building, the most important thing to be considered is the function rather than the outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the government should not spend money building theaters and sport stadium. They should spend more on medical care and education instead. Do you agree or disagree?
In many places, new homes are needed l, but the place available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
People do not often interact with their neighbors and this can be harmful for building communicates. What are the possible causes and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that the new public building constructions such as museums, town halls or sporting facilities is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It has recently announced that a new restuarant may be built in your neighborhood: Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasona and detail to support your answer
The maps illustrate a land area before and after a hydroelectric dam was built
Planting trees if very important, some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of the cities and town, while others say that housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on improving public transport rather than building new roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your
upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Describe the situation
Explain why it is a problem for you
Suggest a solution.
Mixed—cam 16 In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?