With the growing population of cities, more and more people live in homes that have little or no outdoor area. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In many towns and cities,large shopping malls are replacing small local shops.Dou you think this is a positive development?Give your reasons and examples.
Some people think that the Olympic Games is an exciting event and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many cities, old buildings are being destroyed to create more space for new housing. What is your opinion?
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make coparison where relevant.
Some people think that to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately-owned vehicles should be banned in city centres, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have a friend who lives abroad. You have decided to apply for a course at one of the colleges there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
ask what the city is like
say what work or study you are doing now
explain why you want to do this course
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellón in recent times.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what experience and special skills you have
•Explain why you are interested in the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You saw an advertisement for a short course in computer programming located in another city.
Write a letter to the course administrator and ask for more information.
In your letter:
introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the course
ask for details about the course schedule and accommodation options
ask about the total cost and any entry requirementsv
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? what do you think are the main causes of this problem abd what measures could be taken to solve it ?
More and more people are leaving the country side and moving to cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
Citizens of all developed countries should be forced to give a percentage of their income to citizens of poorer countries in order to assist them with basic needs. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You will move to a new city for work. You know people who live there.
In your letter,
.Ask them for help finding accommodation
.Tell them where you would like to live
.Tell them the type of place you are looking for
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses:
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir ______,
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 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
In some countries, the government has tried to reduce traffic of city centre by imposing a congestion tax on vechicles during rush hour. Do you think development is positive of negative?
A country’s first duty to its citizens is to protect them. Therefore, it is logical that defense should take up a significant proportion of the national budget. In what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some other cities, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one better?
The chart below gives information about how many Europeans citizens of different age groups who frequently went to gym. between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Around the world mega cities are now home to an ever larger share of the world’s population. What problems are caused by this shift? What measures can governments take to deal with these issues?
The diagram below show how electricity is generate in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantsges outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
The contentious argument that whether organizations can solicit personal information from job seekers in an employment application has sparked a heated debate among many. In this essay, I will illustrate the merits and demerits of such practice by employers and then provide my own opinion.
On the one hand, there are benefits to organizations in acquiring information about a prospective employee, including his hobbies, marital status, et cetera. The primary advantage is that the multinational corporations can gauge whether an applicant is a best-fit or not for a vacancy by asking for his or her personal data. For instance, a position that requires travelling frequently to various metropolitan cities in the world will not be a good-fit for married people because of their marital commitment. In addition, an organization can increase its employee retention rate by enquiring about a potential hire’s hobbies and interests. For example, a financial analyst who is fond of latest gadgets would be excited to work for a high tech corporation rather than another applicant who despises an advanced device.
On the other hand, there are some cons in employers seeking personal information from job applicants. First of all, an organization may inadvertently drive away the best qualified candidate who has privacy concerns by asking for one’s hobbies, interests, marital status, et cetera. Moreover, some employers may resort to discriminatory practices by selecting potential hires based on their personal preferences. For instance, an interviewer who despises a game of cricket may overlook an applicant whose passion is to play with a bat and ball.
Having considered a range of arguments, I firmly believe that the merits of an organization seeking personal information from job candidates outweigh the drawbacks; employers can match applicants to the vacancies and increase employee retention rates.
In some cities, the number of tourists seem to be overwhelming. Why this is happening? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in 5 Australia cities
The chart below shows the results of a ssurvey about people's cffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Asutralian cities.
In a number o f countries, some people thin k it is necessary to spend large sums o f money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money shou ld be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to the regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Regional areas advantages - more employment and resources available , disadvantage - deteriorate natural beauty and pollution.
It is thought by some that is better to live in a city while others believe it is better to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
explain what you would like to do
explain what kind of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years
ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution
Some people believe that it is the resposibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Cambridge Test IELTS 13 Academic - TEST 1 -
Recently, some publics are talking about should some business move from cities to rural areas. Some people think the advantages are outweigh the disadvantages because it can increase the economic in rural area.
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Depicted in the line graph is the population of citizens in the state of Oregon by county. Describe it.
ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Graph: Average UK salaries, by city.
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
The graph shows the number of enquiries 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.
Today people live away from their friends and family to find a job in other cities. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You are disappointed with the electricity provision in your local area. Write a letter to your council.
- explain the problem;
- state how it is affecting local people;
- suggest some possible solutions
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that in many cities around the world. There are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from Owen cars?
The population of the cities is increasing and more people are buying cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What can be done to solve those issues?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five British cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.
Write a letter to your friend that you moved to a new city
State the reason
Describe the city and accomodation
And invite your friend
The given two maps illustrates how people access to a city hospital throughout 2007 to 2010.