many people in cities live alone or small family units rather to live with extend family. Do you think this development is negative or positive
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries student attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university period outweigh the disadvantages.
The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females aged 18-20 in a city who participated in a various activities in nine month in 2015
The graph below gives information about the %age of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is better for the people to live in cities where the conditions for living are better and far more comfortable. Others, however, feel that living in villages is better. Discuss both these views.
Q. Many cities/metropolitan areas/towns are now turning parks/public gardens and farmland into new housing developments. Is this a positive or negative development?
The pie chart show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all source and renewbles in the year 2009.
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large citites. What problems does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and
cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows electricity production (in terawatt hours) in Franch between 1980 and 2012.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good wokers, rather than benefitting them as individual. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Given reasons for your answer and inculde any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In spite of technological developments in transportation, many people believe that a bicycle is the best way to reach any destination within the city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a bicycle nowadays?
The grwoth of online shopping will one day Lead to all shops in towns and cities closing.Do you agree or disagree?
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city & stay in hostels away from their family. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
The Diagram below describes how water is stored and used to produce electricity. Write an academic report indicating the main features and how they are interrelated
With growing number of populations in cities. Many people are living in small homes that do not have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some cities allow their residents to transform public parks and open space to small farms, to grow fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh its disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. nb
Library or Playground
There are plans to improve your city. Two different ideas are being discussed. One is to build a bigger library with more computers and more books. The other is to build a new playground. The playground in your neighbourhood now is very small and old. The city planners want to ask the public for their opinion. explain why you prefer the city should build a bigger library.
Some People believe that the best way to reduce commuting time is to replace parks and gardens near the city center with commuter apartment building, but other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The map illustrates the changes in Stockford City in 1986 and present time. Summarize the key points and make comparison. Write the essay in 150 words.
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world's cities today.Disccus the main causes.What solutions could be used to tackle this situation.
Car owner ship has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam How true do you think this statement is What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars
The chart below show the percentage of second language classes taken by Australian secondary school students in two different cities in 2017
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the line graph shows percentage of total population in different cities from 1970 to 2040
The bar chart illuistrats the percentage deviation of internatinal students among university graduates in different Canadian cities between 2001 and 2006.
you read an article in a newspaper about a city and town.Some of the information in that article is wrong.Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
car ownership has increased rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. how true do you think the statement is?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about ppeople's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Some people believe that parents are responsible for children growing into responsible citizens. Others think that teachers should do this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fewer citizens go to their local museums and galleries than ever before. What are the causes of this? What can be done about this? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
You are planning a birthday party and want to invite a friend who lives in another city. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Tell your friend about the party
Give details about the date, time, and location
Suggest travel and accommodation arrangements
The two maps below show access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cities, governments have tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
This chart gives information about number of travellers using three airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000.
The diagram below shows the process of electricity production. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS Process/Diagram
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are separated. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that life is better in cities, however others claim that village life is far better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in town and cities to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about the everage monthly temperatures and rainfall in the city of Kolkata.
The pie chart show which type of transport society is prefer most in Edmonton and table demonstrate what’s reason for using the car in city
As population continue to grow, places of natural beauty in cities and around are being used for construction of of new housing. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.