thw graph below 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 spite of technological developments in transportation, many people believe that a bicycle is the best way to reach any destination within the city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a bicycle nowadays?
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from o centers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the result of a survey about poeple's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities.
71.The map shows a popular tourists destination in a city in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some says that there are the best people to talkto school students about the dangers of commiting a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, students studying in university live with their family, whereas in other countries, students choose to study in another city. Do you think the advantages of living away from homes while studying outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many developing countries there’s an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into the city Why do you think this happens? What problems can this cause?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four European countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The table below shows the percentage use of four different fuel types to generate electricity in five Asian countries in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people suggested that cars should be banned in the centrals of the large cities. Do you agree or disagree？
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features ,and make comparision where relevent.
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.
: In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph compares usage of daily electricity between winter and summer by hours, while the pie graph illustrates consumption of electricity by house tools. A glance at the graphs reveal that the most of demand is in the winter. Not suprisingly, the heating rooms and water cover the mass majority of the consumption.
A friend who lives in another city has invited you to an event. You are unable to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-Thank him/her for the invitation
-Explain why you cannot come
-Suggest another time to meet him/her
Some people think building cities is good for progress. Others believe it causes environmental and social problems. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows how elctricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarize this information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday.
Write to the airline:
-Complaining about this situation -
Saying why it caused you problems
-Seeking suitable compensation
Population in cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects of it? What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?
The best way to solve traffic and transportation problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts on the left illustrate the proportion of three electricity-generating sources in the German and French markets in 2009 while the charts on the right further detail the composition of the segment of renewable energy in that same year.
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? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban cities.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How migth these problems be reduced?
The given table represents the amount of four types of renewable production of electricity in the world between four years.
In the past, most. People lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large city where they only know a few people in their area. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Q. The increasing number of senior citizens in many societies has triggered a question whether the government should take the responsibility or individual family should take care of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the process of generating electricity with a wind turbine. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features1 and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts show subway and bus ridership and urban population density in 3 cities in 2009 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting
The bar chart gives infornamtion about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents.
Some think that governments should provide free public transport for all citizens, while others believe people should pay for this service. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that cities are the best place to live. Other prefect to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter:
– Describe what you did for your last birthday. - Went to Montreal to learn sking + explored the cisy and its food
– Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday - heard that we visited Quebec city, its would be great to see your photos
– Talk about something you are looking forward to - Looking forward to meet you on Diwali this year, as party will be at my vacation home in Muskoka.
Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.
The following is an essay submitted by one of our students. In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is best to live in a vertical city (mean that people work and live in high buildings) while others think a horizontal city is better. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In recent years, the number of crimes comitted by young people in majoe cities throughout the world is increasing. discuss this issue. give reasons and suggest some solutions.
In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?
Below is a map of the city of brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, s1 and s2 have been proposed.summarize the information
The charts below give information about the amount of electricity used. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 comparision where relevant.