Many people in cities live alone or in small family units instead of with extended family. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countrysid.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often seems to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might thí differences cause? Hơ might these problem be reduced
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.
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
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the growh of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. do you agree or disagree?
The chart bellow shows the percentage ofdifferent types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002
In many large cities, people have to spend hours driving in heavy traffic every day. What are the effects of this on society and the individual? What can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more plastics are polluting the world's cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. how to do you think this statement is? what measure can go ornament take to discuss people from using their cars.
the charts below give information about levels of education in glascow,a city in scotland , in 2010
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport.
PEOPLE FROM CITIES GO TO UNIVERSITY MORE OFTEN THAN THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY. SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER TO ENTER UNIVERSITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE OUTSIDE CITIES AND TOWNS BY SETTING LOWER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND TUITION FEES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YO AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT
There is a historical building in your town and the city council wants to pull it down because there is no money for repairs. You are not happy with this decision.
Write a letter to the city council and say
Why is the building important?
Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
Many beleive that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in countryside? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town/city council to complain about it.
In your letter
tell them who you are and where you live;
explain the nature of your complaint;
say what you would like them to do about it.
Some cities create new housing for thier growing population by constructing a samller number of high-rise buildings.Other cities create more of Low-rise buildings whcih solution is better in your opinion.
Since traffic is such a problem in modern cities, private cars should not be allowed in city centres. Discuss the arguments for and against this statement. What do you think we should do about the problem of traffic in city centres?
Some people think that the best way to reduce spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree.Discuss both views and give your own opinion .
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 shows the annual income of languages-related jobs in US dollars in five cities.
The chart below gives infomrntion about how commuters travelled to work in one city in New Zealand. Summarise the infomJation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cities people can build and design homes and office buildings however they like. This is preferable to having strict controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, buildings ofien reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
The fi r s t graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The most effective way to solve traffic problem is to encourage people from the sububrs to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opedend, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do yo think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve this problem?
Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities. What are the reasons for this? Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habitis in five Austrlian cities
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what citizens are saying and doing (for instance, through cellphone tracking and security. cameras. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities around the world, people face the problem os serious air pollution. this can have a negative effect on thier health and quality of life. what do you think are the causes for this problem and how should it be solved?
The graph below show the unemployment rate citizens in the US with a further classification displaying average salary per week in 2005
the diagram below shoes how geothermal energy is usedto produce electricity. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
In many cities around the world, there is a shortage of housing. Some people believe that governments should build more housing in empty spaces in towns and cities. Others believe that these spaces should be preserved for parks and green areas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 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?
The number of homeless people is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the reasons behind this? What measures could be taken to solve it?
Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be preserved. Do you agree or disagree?
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
•What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
•What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a veryical city with multiple tall buildings, as compayto a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, instead of in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
You recently moved to a new city . Write a letter to your friend about your experience.
You have visited another city in your country.
Prior to the visit you requested some information from a tourist centre,
but the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the manager of the centre and say
- What information were you looking for?
- What was incorrect in it?
- What happened to you because of it.
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?
Some people think it is more important to plant more tree in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates the process in which electricity is generated by using water power