the table illustrates the information about metro systems in 6 cities Analyse the main features
Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities, why has this happened? To what extend do you think it is a good trend?
Table and bar chart show how journey times in a city centre changed after improvements were made to the transport network, and the costs of using different form of transport in the city?
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have reserved a holiday apartment in the city for your elderly parents and want to confirm the arrangements.
Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter:
confirm the date and time of your parents' arrival
explain the special needs that they have, as an elderly couple
say how you will organise your parents' arrival and departure.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can ause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve these problems?
The pie charts show the changes in the proportions for different forms transport which people used to get to their offices and turn back in a European city in 1959 and 2009
The chart below gives information about the purpose of visits to five cities in the UK in 2013
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
This diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020,withpredictions for 2030 and 2040.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe why you are having the party
• Give directions on how to get to the venue
• Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
On vehicle-free day, private cars, trucks and motorcycles are banned in the city centre while the public transport is permitted such as bicycle, buses and taxis. Do the benefits of vehicle- day outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences. some people say only government actions can solve this problem? to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, in stead of in large, extended family group. Is is a positive or negative trend.
Topic: The graph bellow gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
In many countries, there is shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the country side, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building new towns in the country?
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. *describe why you are having the party *give directions on how to get to the venue *suggest how you cab accommodate him or her
Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experien
You recently moved to a new city and want to join a local gym. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in joining the gym.
Ask about the facilities and membership options.
Inquire about any classes or personal training sessions available.
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many of the world’s major cities. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tables illustrate opinions about clear figures of living in the city in two different years, 2000 and 2020.
In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion- one the roads. What are the causes of this? What solution can you suggest?
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
The table shows the population of three cities in 1990, the population forecast of 2000 and the actual of 2000.
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Geothermal power plant Generator Turbine - Steam Cold water Condenser (powered by (powered by turbine and steam) produces electricity) 4.5 km Cold water pumped down Hot water pumped up 2 The injection well Geothermal zone (hot rocks) 3 The production well
It is more important to plant trees in town and cities than to build more houses. Do you agree or disagree?
Government -Government .. extend agree..a government has a responsibility to it's citizens to ensure their safety therefore some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits .to what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. The increasing appearance of the junk-food has caused the citizen’s health risks/ threats To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The two below maps indicates the road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010
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?
The diagram below shows nitrogen sources and concentration levels in the groundwater of a coastal city.
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. -> topic: traffic, transport Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows how much money a city council gave to book clubs over a four-year period.
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
• describe your city
• describe your job
• describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....,
Nowadays there is a growing shift towards the use of cashless transactions. While some people argue in support of a cashless society, claiming that it is beneficial to citizens, others raise concerns about security. Which side of this argument do you, personally, agree with, and why?
The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities over three time periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
n 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 opinion.
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend. In your letter: Asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need Saying why you need them Making arrangements to meet
The line chart illustrates the percentage of residents' coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in the last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia.
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is banned private cars in certain city centers. It is undeniable that vehicles has become an essential part of our life.
Psychologist have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true this statement? How far colour influence people's health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
today the high sale of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not real needs of the socity in witch they are sold. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only governments actions can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of populations in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.