Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the Worlds 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 illustration depicts the City Hospital map so that differences between 2007 and 2010 are distinguishable by this delineation. Multiple alterations are identifiable in the road map as well as the car parks.
You have bought clothes from a shop in a different city, and one garmen turned out to be defective. Write a letter to the manager of the store an explain
What did you buy there?
What defect did you find?
How would you like to solve this issue?
The bar chart illustrates the annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013, while the table displays the office vacancy rates for the same cities during those years
The chart below give information about levels if education in Glasgow, a city in Scotland, in 2010.
with growing number of populations in cities, many people are living in small homes that don't have outdoor spaces. is this a positive or negative developments?
Many young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities leaving behind an elderly population. What are the problems associated with this? What can be done about it?
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
(QG) In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Research shows that increasing number of people are now living in mega-cities of more than 20 million inhabitants. Is it this a positive or negative development ?
In some countries, university students live at home with their families, while studying, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
some experts belive that when a country is already rich,any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city ofNewtown between 1980 and 1996.
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures for three different cities: London, Sydney, and Tokyo, over a period of one year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people are migrating to big cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. Despite many challenges, why do people move to big cities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below gives information on the global sale of hybrid vehicles* between 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. * vehicles that use both fuel and electricity
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and
-Explain why people can feel this way
-Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
- Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
. The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. make compars ins whatre by sanecting and reporting the main features
map that show teh difference in the construction of city
Some goverments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizenz. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your oipnion about which you think is better
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.
Town and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, it is getting difficult for people to enjoy their lives in cities. Why do you think this is? What can the government do to make life in cities more enjoyable?
The graph below shows electricity production (in terawatt hours) in Franch between 1980 and 2012.
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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Mixed charts).
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• suggest an interesting part of the city to live in
• describe the public transport in your city
• say how your friend can meet new people there
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Traffic congestion is a continuous and growing problem in major cities. Some people recommend enforcing peak-hour tolls to cut back on the amount of cars using major commuting roads during rush hours. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this proposed solution?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world involves a lot of government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph illustrates three different kind of crimes that occurred in Newport city centre between 2003 and 2012.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts show information concerning speed-camera use, together with statistics on road accidents, for the city of Melbourne. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows how many proportion of people in different 5 cities who made drinking or buying coffee habits in Australia
The charts show the expected changes in energy capacity in 2040 compared to 2015.
The two maps below show road 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. City Hospital 2007 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Bus stop G Hospital Rd , Car park: staff and public City Road City Hospital 2010 Ring Road CITY HOSPITAL Public car park Bus station Hospital Rd Staff car park roundabout City Road
You have recently moved to a new city and are planning to join a club to pursue a hobby. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in joining the club.
Mention your previous experience with this hobby.
Ask for any information related to membership and meetings.
Write at least 150 words.
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the word. What are your opinions on this:
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home.
Here’s a sample General Training question: Question: Some people believe that it is better to live in a small town, while others think that living in a big city is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
In this present time, CCTV is widely used in public areas in many cities for crime prevention. Whereas some humankind consider this measure to be an invasion of privacy, I contend that the advantages of using video cameras surpass its disadvantages.
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
- ask them for help in finding accommodation
- tell them where you would like to live
- tell them the type of place you are looking for.
You should write at least 150 words.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Countries with high rates of university education report higher levels of technological development and productivity. Manu people believe that university education should be free for all citizens. What are the advantages and drawbacks of free university education?
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Zhazira.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with the date they opened, kilometers of route, and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than build more housing in city and town. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with
your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
- Tell the manager about the problems you had
- Explain to them how you feel about what happened
- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
Write no less than 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Start your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,