The diagram shows how electricity is generated by a hydroelectric dam.
In some countries, students live at home with their family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the best way to deal with heavy traffic in city centers is for privately owned cars to be banned, others however, think this is an unrealistic solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In some cities and towns all over the world, traffic jam is a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Research has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy(for example,electricity,gas).Thus,some companies close for some days a week.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times.
people living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. what are those problems? should the goverment encourage people to move to regional town? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge
The given picture shows the process of making electricity from coal. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major citites with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparison where relevant.
The tables show results of 2 surveys done in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage.
The given graph depicts the average figure of British citizens used to travel everyday by car,bus or train from 1970 to 2030.
The bar chart shows the number of private cars, in millions, of different cities from 1950 to 2000.
In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Thesedays, problems with pollution are becoming worse, particularly in large cities. What are the reasons for this and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major australian cities from 1992 to 2016.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. open services for making PASPOR, VISA, KITAS, KITAP for Indonesian citizens and foreignerss when designing a building, the most important factors is intended use of the building rather than it’s outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is impossible to live comfortably in big cities. What problems are faced by the people living in big cities? What steps can be taken to solve those problems?
The chart below shows the results of a ssurvey about people's cffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Asutralian cities.
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit
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. N
Today, many people fo not know their neighbors in large cities. What problem can this cause? What solution can be done
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
. suggest an interesting parts of the city to live in
. describe the public transport in your city
. say how your friend can meet new people there
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
The charts illustrate the number of people who were affected by four types of noise pollution in day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007.
one problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. what do you think the causes are? what soultions can you suggest?
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major Australian cities from 1992 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•describe the city you moved to;
•tell him/her about your new job;
•invite him/her to visit you.
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world 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 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.
The graph below shows the numberof enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011
Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the countryside is more suitable. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places?
Every year, many people move to large cities to live and work. This is one of the biggest problems in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
The bar chart below shows average UK salaries, by city.
The chart below shows the number of jobs in tourism related industries in one UK city between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. this is the topic
the maps below show changes in the city of nelson in the year of 2000 and the recent times.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The lower graph depicts the production of electricity that is used by a system called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC).
In many cities around the world pollution levels have risen in recent years. Why are some cities becoming more polluted? What effects does this have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people argue that the best way to reduce pollution and traffic jams from city centres is to make public transport free. do you agree or disagree?
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to live in the city,while others feel that there are more advantages to living in the countryside. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in the city comared with living in the countryside.
The given pie charts compare the expenses in 7 different categories in 1966 and 1996 by American Citizens. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in the city, while others think that bicycles are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many 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 from using their cars?
The chart below gives information about how many Europeans citizens of different age groups who frequently went to gym. between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Why are more people living alone in cities? Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?