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 chart below shows the results of a svrvey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Austrian cities
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 house.
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some say that these are the best people to talk to school students about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The grow of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable energy in the United States in 2009- 2019.
It is important to use the space in cities well thean make them look beautiful. To what extent do you agree?
Video games are very popular among the young today. This might be a reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What's your opinion on this point of view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows visitor numbers to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map below shows two potential locations for a shopping mall in the city of Brandfield. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AA
The Most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or country into the city Centre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in town and cites closing. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people believe that parents should teach their students to be good citizens, however believe that school should do this. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows the total number of journeys per year for a European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There was a civil rights movement in your city.The state government blocked mobile internet connectivity to curb the rumor spreading.you felt that this move was unreasonable.Lodge a complaint to your premier(chief minister)for the same.
In your letter
Introduce yourself
Describe what difficulties you faced
Present your arguments for this unreasonable move.
You recently moved to a new city for work. You want to join a local club or group to make new friends and spend your free time. Write a letter to the club organizer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you moved to this city
Say what kind of club or activities you are interested in
Ask for information about how you can join and what the requirements are
The chart shows the changes that took place in the different areas of crime in Newport city center from 2003-2012.
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
Q. 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 might these problems be reduced?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
In many cities, people are living alone What are the reasons for it? Is this a positive or negative development?
The best way that a government can reduce the traffic congestion in cities is to provide public transport free of cost to people 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City living in the 12th century is stressfull and offers no advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
You are planning a business trip 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 things to do and see in the city
•invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that when a country is rich, any additional increase in the economic wealth does not satisfy its citizen anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below represents data about the clubs joined by people of two different age groups at a leisure centre in a small city.
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizen’s health rather than on protecting the environment.Do you agree or disagree?
High-rise buildings destroy the character of a city. Not only should new ones be banned but existing ones should be demolished and replaced with smaller buildings. To what extent do you agree? Use examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In some countries the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
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.
Some people believe that it is better to raise children in the countryside than in the city. Do you agree or disagree?
the chart below shows the growth in the population in some of the world largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas
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 email 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
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresse
Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 government must ensure that citizens have a healthy diet, while ithers think this is an individuals' duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph below shows the average temperatures of three Afrecan cities through the year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below give information about levels if education in Glasgow, a city in Scotland, in 2010.
The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003-2012.
68.The charts below show the average temperatures in 12 months in three cities and how many hours of sunshine these cities have in a year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the country side. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six month period in 2011
The line graph below shows average monthly temperature in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
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.