Some people think that planting trees in open space in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows data about the underground railway systems in six major cities with the date opened, kilometers of the route, and passenger numbers per year in millions.
The charts below show the percentage of people using public transport and that of people using private cars in five Australian cities between 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.
this graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities from 1970 to 40 in(Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia)
The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant example and experience you might have.
People living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. What are those problems? Should the government encourage people to move to regional towns? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over six months in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons here relevant.
The chart below provides information about the 5 types of transportation that tourists used in a particular city between 1989 and 2009. 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say free time acitvities for the children should be organized by the parents. Others say that children should be freeto choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
The graph shows the number of boys and girls playiing sport in an english city town in 2012
The chart below data about the subway systems in six cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at list 150 words.
Air pollution in cities is growing at an alarming rate. What measures could be taken to address this problem?
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many of the world's major cities. What are some possible reasons for this problem? What solutions are there to address the growing traffic congestion problem?
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
In some countries, ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their houses. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others believe that living in big cities offers more advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Some cities and towns believe that building outdoor recreation and public spaces is important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that modern buildings are ugly and are ruining our towns and cities, especially when these buildings are very different from those around them, others say that they add variety and interest. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.
You have recently moved to a different city. You did not have a chance to tell your
friend about the move,
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Explain why you decided to move
Compare your new home with your previous home
Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
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?
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summaries 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. IA
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the wordls are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this is the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is apossitive or negative development?
Raising househlod electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?
Some people believe that it is the resposibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
Some people believe that an efficient public transport system is the most important factor in the development of a modern city. Others argue that aspects such as healthcare, education, and public safety should take priority. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The given bar chart illustrates how many male and female played six different sports in English city during 2012.
Many people believe that living a city offer greater benifits as compare to the countryside ? To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The charts show the sources of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Dropping Rubbish and littering in cities and villages have become a common problem now a days. How is this a problem? How do you think this can be solved?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend job as a local tour guide showing visitors around your city Write a letter of application to the tourism office In the letter give your reasons for wanting the job explain why
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:
In many cities today, most people live in large apartment blocks. Does this kind of accomodation have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One problem faced by almost every large developing city is gridlock. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?
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 comparisons where relevant. Coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia ercentage of city residents 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks Went to a café for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
You want to appear for an interview to an another city by train. The train departed late form the station and you could not reach in time. Write a letter to the railway officer of your city. In your letter :
* When you travelled and why the train departed late
* What happened as a result
* How you feel about the problem
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with the predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparasions where relevant.
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 --------’