In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a mall community?
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. » You should » You should not spend more than 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a 2-day work training outside your city next month. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding accommodation arrangement for your visit.
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,
he table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they were opened,
Some individuals argue that governments should allocate more funding to railways rather than roads due to the former's higher capacity for transporting goods and passengers. discuss both views
Some people believe that younger generations can learn a lot about how to be good members of society from older generations. Others think it is better for younger people to get advice on how to be a good citizen from their peers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
•It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is beer in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that mnay cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam". How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
The graph below gives information about monthly electricity, water and gas use at a leisure centre in Manchester. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
? *ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT Some people argue that children recreation parks should give way to the development of shopping mall complex in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line chart shows the percentage of people of different ages groups in the city who attended music concerts between 2005 and 2015.
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
•Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
• Explain the purpose of the trip
• Ask about thing to do and see in the city
• Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Some people think that countryside life is healthier while others believe that city is better in order to have a healthy lifestyle. Discuss both views with your own perception.
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. discuss post this views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should provide free education for all citizens. Others think that education should not be free and that governments should spend money on other priorities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other coutries, students attend university in other cities. Do you think that the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Write two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: Compare Shanghai and Los Angeles. • Don't try to describe every detail. Identify the most significant information. Paragraph 2: Say which of the five cities provides the best environment overall, and why. • Present the various factors in order of priority and try to describe them in your own words, rather than using the descriptions in the table.
The given bar chart illustrates the top 10 states electricity which produced and consumed during 2014.
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 letter to your friend,
- asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
- saying why you need them
- making arrangements to meet
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to a book store manager who is living in another city. Ask him/her to make available a book you are interested
The population of many cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects on people living in these cities? What can be done to maintain the quality of life of people?
The line graph below shows the average daily maximum temperatures for Auckland and Christchurch, two cities in New Zealand, and London and Edinburgh, two cities in the United Kingdom. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health Others believe that governments should make sure that citizen is healthy. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scitientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that Olympic games are exciting events that bring other nations together. Others say Olympics is a waste of maney and the money could be better spent on other things. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The rising levels of traffic congestion in many big cities around the world can cause the decline in quality of life in cities. What do you think are the cause of this problem and what measure could be taken to solve them?
the charts below gives information about leves of education in glasgow a city in Scotland in 2010.
Topic: Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have bought clothes from a shop in a different city, and one garment turned out to be defective. Write a letter to the manager of the store and explain
What did you buy there?
What defect did you find?
How would you like to solve this issue?
some people think cities are the best plave to live. Other prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
more and more plastic waste has polluted cities, the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause and what measures can be taken?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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.
Many people love driving their own cars others think that public transport is the only sensible way to travel around the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, university students live far away from home and in another city or country while studying. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The given chart illustrates the coffee and tea purchasing and drinking habits of residents in five Australian cities
The line graphe shows the average temperatures of three African cities through the year. Summarise the information by selscting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graphs show the percentage of people using public transport and people using private cars in five cities of Australia from 2000 to 2010.
The bar chart shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
The table shows the cost of water in 5 cities in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source Australia nad France in 1980 and 2000.
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.
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selectting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Raising household electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
•recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.