It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor , such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own food and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Watching too much television reduces people’s capacity to think for themselves. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities, and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydrolelectric power station.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say that the government should take responsibility for planting trees while others opine that it is the responsibility of the citizens to plant trees in their houses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of participants in different activities in Newport city from 2000-2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
1) Explain when and how long you will be in town.
2) Ask whether you can stay at their home.
3)Offer to pay for yourself.
The pie charts below show unitsof electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
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?
More and more plastic is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it? (2)
The diagrams below show how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity
Do you believe it is right for a country to change its flag after citizens have fought and died under the existing flag? Give reasons for your answer.
some people think cities are the best place to live. Orthers prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, instead of benefiting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more plastic waste has polluted cities, countryside’s, and oceans. What problems does it cause and what measures can be taken?
The table illustrates the alteration in demographic numbers of six large cities in 2017 and 2018
Some people believe that bicycle are the best mode of transport in the cities, while others disagree. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries around the world, rural people moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you thinks this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and any relevany examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative 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 centres. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and town is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In many cities, people are facing increasingly high levels of noise pollution. What are the main causes of this problem? What solutions could be implemented to reduce it?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's corree and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to solve traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs and country sides. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'onebig traffic' jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IN A CITY, THE BEAST WAY TO TRAVEL BY CAR, WHILE OTHER PEOPLE ARGUE THAT BICYCLES ARE A BETTER WAY OF TRAVELING IN A CITY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Many believe living in big cities comes with more advantages than residing in the countryside. Do you agree or disagree with this?
In many cities, some planners have located shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas, which are widely separated from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages for residents?
In many large cities, pelople waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion_on the roads. What are the causes of this? What solutions can yoj suggest?
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The car is a disastrous 20th Century invention that has made the world's cities more dangerous and polluted, as well as being responsible for the deaths of millions of people in accidents. Do your agree or disagree?
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
n many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The line graph depicts the amount of electricity produced in France.
Some people think that living ịn big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
The grow of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years in many cities around the world resulting in constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from owning cars?
The table chart below shows the results of a asurvey about people's coffee tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
more houses are needed in many countries to cope with increasing populations.Some people believe it would be better to build house in existing town and cities while others thnk that the government should develop new towns in rural areas.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Usually, cities have more crime and disorder than rural areas in countries. There are several main reasons for this. This essay discusses why crime is high by area and how it can be eliminated.
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?
In many cities, there are areas of land that are used as parks. With increasing population levels, these areas would be better used to provide more housing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that Olympic games are exciting events that bring other nations together. Others say Olympic is a waste of money and the money could be better spent on other things. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below gives information the sources of electricity in four countries from 2003 and 2008.