Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycles and buses. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
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 centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of having vehicle-free days outweigh the disadvantages?
the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people prefer shopping in shopping centres while others prefer weekend markets. What are the advantages of each? Which shopping experience do you prefer?
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it look after redevelopment summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the history and art of their own country rather than the works of art of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with opinion?
The table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, and Oceania) in 1995 and 2005. Summarize and report key features.
The figure below is a town planning map, showing the likely positions of two new shopping centres as well as the various different zones and major transportation routes of the town.
The bar graph below represents data about the clubs joined by people of two different age groups at a leisure centre in a small city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The map below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
some students want other extra lectures in university to improve themselves. others believe concentrating only one field is essential discuus both views and give your opinion
the civic centre will be planned to change. there are two one is the existing and the other is the plan for new. summarize the in formation by selecting and reporting the main features and compare the two maps
You are not satisfied with many problems and with the changing room in a Sports Centre that you visit. Write a letter to the Sports Centre manager.
In your letter
Explain the problem
Say how you feel about this problem
What steps you would like manager to take.
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newsport city centre from 2003-2012.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparations where relevant
you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an aticle in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your coinith 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 centres
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The bar chart below shows the number of men and women attending various evening course at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. N University Countryside 5km to Sturry (Population: 7,000) Housing S1 Town Centre S2 7km to Chartham (Population: 4,500) CANTERBURY Countryside ITown Centre (no traffic zone) Housing University Main roads
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the opportunity shop is the shopping centre has cheap secondhand furniture.
Write to the shop, owner, describing what you need and asking whether they have this items and what they cost.
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 centre is differrent from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour your town to the writer of the article.
Write at least 150 words.
The maps below show Colwick Arts Centre in 2005 and today
Many species of animals all around the world are on the verge of extinction. Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams below show changes in Happy Valley Shopping Centre in 1982 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period of 2000 and 2020. Summarize key information nad make comparisons where relavent.
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the centre of a small town calld Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disasters like earthquakes and floods. Government should concentrate their resources on educating people about the risk they face nearer to home, which can cost far more lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Often new commercial centres are planed with respect to green areas and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
The maps below show the centre of a small twon called Islip is it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Overpopulation in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
Plan A below shows a health centre in 2005. Plan B shows the same place in the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
the maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today
The graph below glves informatlon on the numbers of participantsfordifferent activities at one social centre in Melbourne,Australia for theperiod 2000 to 2020.
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre school age. Others working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban areas centres. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps illustrate the current and predicted future Islip town centre.
your local council is considering closing a sports and laser centre that it runs in order to save money. write a letter to the council:
- give details of have you and your friends or family use the centre
- explain why the sports and laser centre is important for the local community
- describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
The table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005. (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and Oceania). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (present) Gym Outdoor courts Changing room 25m Pool Outdoor courts Reception Leisure pool Changing room Sports shop UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (future plans) Changing room 25m Pool Gym Reception S ;ро hall Changing room > E
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last times you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information centre.
In your letter:
*Tell them how long you are staying
*ask for some suggestions for what to do
*find out if there are any local events happening at the time
Children find it difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to their studies in school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?