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 table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities with free data, kilometers of route and passengers of year in millions.
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing. Is this a positive or negative development?
Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to the regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Regional areas advantages - more employment and resources available , disadvantage - deteriorate natural beauty and pollution.
n some cities and towns all over the world, high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to slove this problem
In number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway line for very fast trains between cities. Others believe money should be spent on improving existing public. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Topic. In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages ?
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 who have been in prison become good citizens later. Some people think that having these people to give a talk to school students is the best way to tell them about dangers of committing a crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Citizens of all developed countries should be forced to give a percentage of their income to citizens of poorer countries in order to assist them with basic needs. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In many countries, young people move to cities leaving their homes in rural areas for work or study. What do you think are the reasons for it? Do you think advantages for moving to cities outweigh disadvantages?
Nowadays, in most of the country there is the possibility for children to attend either single-sex schools or co-educational schools. In past time, male and female couldn’t go in the same school, so there were only single-sex schools and for this reason people didn’t have any choice and must send their children to that type of schools.
Consequently, now, there are more and more co-educational schools than single-sex schools which are becoming less common. Indeed, some parents don’t agree on sending their children to single-sex schools because this could cause problems in their future. Even though, single-sex schools seem to be more secure (controlled), where teachers can teach better and parents would be less worried on problems and arguments which can happen between the two different sex. Actually, these arguments are good for the development and growing of the children/prole.
For instance, in mixed school is represented the real society where people are not divided into the two sex and have to work together and collaborate. So, co-educational helps to share ideas and confront opinions among several people who will be next citizens of the world. Of course, diversity can generate fighting, but this is something that a child has to experience. (Moreover, this schools help to develop the socialization of the children and start to send them to the right way for life)
To sum up, I personally agree that children who attend single school would have some disadvantages in their future life, because society is mixed and the best time to learn how to live properly is actually childhood. In my opinion, school is a place for learning how to live with other people, for building/establish relationships and not only for memorizing topics.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarize this information by selecting and reporting the main feautures and make comparison where relevant.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant laces to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what are the effects?
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES, SOME THINK THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO SPEND LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CONSTRUCTING NEW RAILWAY LINES FOR VERY FAST TRAINS BETWEEN CITIES. OTHERS BELIEVE THE MONEY SOULD BE SPENT ON IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
**There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet and health. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that life in a big cities is dangerous for health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open space in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people do not know their neigbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Many cities are investing in public transport systems to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of improving public transportation.
Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benfits then as individuals. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
Do you believe it is right for a country to change its flag after citizens have fought and died under the existing flag? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the number of homes, each worth 5 million dollars or more, sold in eight cities.
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. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. What are the advantages and disadvanta
In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. The increasing appearance of the junk-food has caused the citizen’s health risks/ threats To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some Governments are encouraging businesses to move the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh to disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparsions where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums or money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transpor. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many cities have vehicle-free day, which encourages citizens to take bus, cycle or take taxi to go out. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
some people say that the life of cities is becoming more stressful and has no advantage whereas others oppose to it. to what extent do you agree or disagree
some people think that the main prupose of shcolls is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit for them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world involves a lot of government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyles in the countryside. other believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. discuss both view and give your opinion.
Littering in cities is an increasing problem which needs to be dealt with. Some people think that steeper fines is the best way to deal with the problem. To what extent do you agree?
It is high time men ceased to regard women as second-class citizen. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Ohters prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graphs below show the number of visitors to two cities in a given year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons 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.
It is important to have huge public spaces like parks and squares in towns and cities. Do you agree or disagree with the given statement?
in my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family units, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community anymore. What do you think are the causes of this lack of sense of community? Suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
When a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reason? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?