In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or country into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 thing that the best way to reduce time spent in traveling to work is to replace gardens and park close to the city center with apartments and building for the commuters, other disagree. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
the maps below show a town center in 1990 and the same town center today.
6 June 2025, The maps below show the Happy Valley Shopping Center in 1982 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some Cities have vehicle free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation likes buses, taxis, and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The two maps show changes to the town center between 1836 and today
The maps below shows the center of the small town called birshire as it is now and plan for its development
Some people believe that airports and bus terminals should be constructed outside the cities while others believe that these facilities should be built within the city centers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The map below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place to some apartments and a house lift up. there has also been a surge in the quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sending children to daycare centers? Discuss the both views
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
The municipal corporation in the area where you live has decided to demolish a historical building to build a shopping center. Write a letter to the mayor of the corporation. In your letter:
You have to explain
why it is important to preserve the building
suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community.
The map below shows three possible locations for a leisure center. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Services such as shops, schools and commercial centres should be relocated out of the city center. To what extent do you agree?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its developments. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 to Bill Hill Environmental Center 2006). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter .
Say which points in the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers . Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the article.Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter .
Say which points in the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers . Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the article.
What are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports center that you visit.
Write a letter to the sports center manager. In your letter:
-Explain the problem.
-Say how you feel about this problem.
- Say what steps you would like the manager to take.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis, and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE CHANGES THAT TOOK PLACE IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS OF CRIME IN NEWPORT CITY CENTER FROM 2003 – 2012
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
you have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you do not fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. in your letter
-say which points in the article you agree with
-explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
-offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
.Say which points in the article you agree with
.Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the article
You should spend 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center 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.
The graph below gives information the number of participants for different activities at one social center in Melbourne, Australia, for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this trend can be negative influences of the youth and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exa your own knowledge or experience
The graphs below give information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social center Melbourne, AUstralia for the period 2000 to 2020. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant .
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012. The changing rates of crime in the inner city from 2003 - 2012
some parents think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of pre- school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better choice for kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some countries invest in specialized training centers for top athletes rather than in public sports facilities. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
City centers are very crowded with cars. They often cause a great deal of pollution. Cars should be banned from all centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
I write a request letter to the manager of the sports center
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant laces to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned from the city center. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it would be better for larger companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantages of this proposition outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers In your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion,
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town Centre is different from most other
town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at the social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020 Image for topic: The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at the social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020
Part 2 In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or mall to do their shopping. is it a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicles should be banned in city centers, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. Discus both sides and give your opinion.
Recent research suggests that excessive use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory.' (Source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center). Some people say that the internet affects our intelligence. To what extent do you agree? Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own personal opinion.
The pie charts below show the percentage of students on the one adult education center taking a various courses offered in 1985 and this year
the graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centers in Melbourne,Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where relevant.
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 the aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place for some apartments and a house lifts up. there has also been a surge in the number of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
The maps show the center of a small town called islip as it is now, and plans for its developement
The table below shows how patients evaluate different services at three health center. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.