More than half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. The rapid growth of cities in some parts of the world is bringing all kinds of social, economic, and environmental problems. Describe some of these problems and suggest possible solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The graph below gives the information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with the predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relavent.
Some people opine that large outdoor public buildings should be built in cities and towns. Do you agree or disagree?
Countries population is increasing so people believe that we should build new homes in existing cities Instead of waiting new cities in countryside. What do you think about that give me a example Or your own experience ?
In some cities in the world, cars are replacing bicycles. In other cities, however, people are choosing to ride bicycles rather than to drive cars. What are the reasons for these developments? Which development do you think is better?
In the past, buildings often 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 are the reasons for this, and is this a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the distribution of different income groups in cities and regional centres of Australia
In many countries, more money is spent on transport system in the cities. In contrast, very little is spent in rural areas. What are the effect of this and what can be done to solve this problem.
Levels of youth crimes are increasing rapidly in youth cities around the world. What are the reasons for this and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
We live in cities or towns which have museums displaying historical and cultural importance, but people do not visit them. What are the reasons？How important are those museums to our society?
Some cities allow their residents to transform public parks and open space to small farms, to grow fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh its disadvantages?
Many people now choose to move out of crowded cities due to many drawbacks of city life. Discuss the disadvantages of living in big cities.
IN THE PAST, PEOPLE USED TO TRAVEL ABROAD TO LOOK FOR MANY DIFFERNCES FROM THEIR HOME COUNTRY. NOWADAYS, CITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE SIMILAR. WHAT ARE THE REASONS? DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISAVANATGE?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jams'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people believe that the increasing number of vehiclesis one of the problems facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigge challenge . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: Compare Shanghai and Los Angeles. • Don't try to describe every detail. Identify the most significant information. Paragraph 2: Say which of the five cities provides the best environment overall, and why. • Present the various factors in order of priority and try to describe them in your own words, rather than using the descriptions in the table.
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.
The graph below shows the number of b in three cities between 1965 and 2010. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relevant.
In order to solvethe problems of cities related to pollution and traffic. Some people say that government should offer free of cost public transportation do you think the advantages of this step will outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people are leaving their homes in rural areas to work and other reasons in cities. What are the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Ohters prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion
More and more people are moving from rural areas to live in cities. • What problems can this cause? • How can these problems be solved?
IN SOME CITIES PUBLIC PARKS ANF OPEN SPACES ARE BEING CHANGED INTO GARDENS WHERE LOCAL RESIDENTS CAN GROW THEIR OWN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH DISADVANTAGES?
Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
Many people believe cities should not try to preserve its old, historic buildings and instead ,they should destroy them and replace them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community. Discuss the causes and suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
The graph below gives information about the percentages of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families. What are the reasons and the affect on the people themselves and their families.
Many cities are investing in public transport systems to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of improving public transportation.
In many cities there is little control on the design and the construction of new homes and office building, people can build houses in their own style . What are the advantages and disadvantges of this situation ?
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
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disgree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience
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?Assel
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, between 2000 and 2009
The line chart displays the cities population proportion in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020, along with the projections for 2030 and 2040.
Today, many people do not know their neighbour in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The movements of people from the villages to the cities for work has caused a lot of problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your
aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting.
Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter:
• Tell her about your holiday plans
• Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip
• Explain how you will make it up to her
n a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world area now "one big traffic jam". how true do you think this statement is? what measures can governements take to discourage people from using their cars?
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 form using their cars?
The number of homeless people is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the reasons behind this? What measures could be taken to solve it?
Many people believe that government should encourage industries and businesses to move from large cities to countryside. Do you think that advantages outweighs the disadvantages?
Some people say that living in big cities is becoming more difficult. Others say that it is getting easier. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion?
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below give information about two Brazilian cities. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 growth of online shopping will one day lead to ·all shops in towns and
cities closing.
Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the underground railways system in six cities