The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
explain why the building is important
suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
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. First of all, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been risen et the centre town with lots of shops all around. At the top right hand corner, an aeroport has been constructed, near a small portion fo forest and some flates.The huge farmland habe been shortned to a small area to let the place to other appartement and a house. FURTHERMORE there are much more roads between buildings than in 1970. However we can still notice some green space from the past forest, specially a band of forest at the west town.
The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town hall rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that historic buildings should be preserved in their original form. Others argue that this is both inadvisable and impossible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given charts depict two different ways of protection for homes which are at risk of being flooded, and both of the houses are raised above ground level. The main difference between the two protection plans is whether there is a stopbank or not In the first diagram, the function of a stopbank as a barrier against flooding from nearby rivers is illustrated. This barrier, depicted as a mound near a drain/river, exceeds the predicted height of a 100-year flood. Additionally, the houses can be built on stilts to prevent flooding from rainwater, and there is a floodgate beneath the stopbank opened to allow the internal winding to drain off into the river. In contrast, the second illustration portrays the dire consequences of a house lacking such protection, directly exposed to overflowing water. In this case, buildings are also raised on stilts. The height of the stilts is 300mm above the 100-year flood level which is called freeboard. This measurement can secure the house against the flood.
In many countries, modern buildings are changing the character and appearance of towns and cities. Some people believe that countries should protect their cultural identity by insisting that all new buildings are built in a traditional style.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Modern buildings and skyscrapers are becoming highly popular. Discuss the statement and give your opinion
Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and school have open space design instead of seperate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive development or negative?
The diagram below explains the process o f making woodpellets, used to heat buildings. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS AND ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The government is responsible for protecting a nation’s cultural identity. Some people think it is the government’s duty to ensure that new buildings are built in a traditional style. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think certain old buildings are worth preserving more than the other ones.Which types of old buildings should be preserved？Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages？
Some people believe that modern cities should focus on constructing new buildings, rather than preserving historic ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or buildings they live in. What are the reasons of this? How can people research this?
Some people think restoring old buildings requires too much government funding, and it would be more beneficial to invest in new infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to
renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a
poor condition. You would like to offer your help.
Write a letter to the charity paying for the renovation.In your
letter
● explain why you want to help with the renovations
● suggest what you can do to help
● say when you are available to start work
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
In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owner can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh its drawbacks? & #9. The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used for new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments should spend less money on restoring old buildings and more money for new housing and roads development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some cities create new housing for their growing populations by constructing a small number of high-rise buildings. Other cities create more of low-rise buildings. Which solution is better, in your opinion?
Some people think that we sould replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that public buildings should be moved out of the city, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The restoration of old buildings in major city throughout the world would involve enormous expenditure. This money would bring more benefits if it was used to provide new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government spending on restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experiance
Some people believe that old public buildings in cities should be restored while others say that they should be demolished and new buildings should be built instead. Agree or disagree?
In the past, buildings ofien 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 is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
In some cities, there are few controls on the design, construction of homes, office buildings & owners can decide on styles of houses. Do advantages on this ouweigh its drawbacks?
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cit-ies with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS ANFF ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion Com
Some people think it is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
*explain why the building is important
*suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
*suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
You live near a public school. The school has asked residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play areas. Write a letter to the principal.
In your letter
explain why you would like to help
tell them how you can help
let them know when you are available.
Some say it is better to have vertical cities with lots of tall buildings rather than horizontal cities with fewer tall buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that public buildings should be moved out ò the city to promote citizen's well-being and better economic growing, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government spend enormous amount of money on renovation of old buildings in large cities. Some believe that this money is better spent on building new houses and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument?
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.