The graph and chart give information on the aveage daily maximum and minimum temperature in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house price in 1989. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and town, while others say housing facilitires should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
In cities, there should be many open spaces such as parks and playgrounds. Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. what problems will this brings, how should the government encourage
People Born in rural areas move to big cities when they become adult. What are the reasons for this? Is this posotive trend or negative trend?
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, in stead of in large, extended family group. Is is a positive or negative trend.
The given bar chart illustrates how many males and females played six different sports in English cities during 2012.
Today, children play very cruel games. This should be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most of the world's major cities. What do you think about this?
You have read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter:
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town cities
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The graph below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some cities around the world, governments provide public transport free of charge to the public. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
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?
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. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing pubic transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE RESULT OF A SURVEY ABOUT PEOPLE'S COFFEE AND TEA BUYING AND DRINKING HABITS IN FIVE AUSTRAKIAN CITIES.
The grow of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people leave their homes in rural areas to move to cities for work or study What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think advantages of moving to cities outweigh disadvantages
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities so the polpulation in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your won knowledge or experience.
some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to life in the countryside.Discuss both views and give your opinion
The line graph below shows the average daily maximum temperatures for Auckland and Christchurch, two cities in New Zealand, and London and Edinburgh, two cities in the United Kingdom.
The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these problems. (02.06.25)
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world’s cities today. Discuss the causes. What solutions could be used to tackle the situation?
The table provides data about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they opened, the length of their routes in kilometers, and the number of passengers per year (in millions).
The chart below gives information about the purpose of visits to five cities in the UK in 2013
the table illustrates the information about metro systems in 6 cities Analyse the main features
today, many people do not khnow their neighbours in large cities? What problems does this cause? What can be done about this
The table provides data on the year of opening, route length, and annual passenger numbers (in millions) for underground railway systems in six major cities.
Population in cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects of it? What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?
•In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem?
In many developing countries, there is an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into the cities. Why do you think this happens? What problems can this cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of residents’ coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia.
Alternative energy sources that use natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days, 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.
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.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places What are the serioud problems? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
More and more people are leaving the country side and moving to cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
There is too much noise in many public places in cities. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve the problem?
The growth Of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge.
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 a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, the quality of life in the large cities is becoming worse. What causes this problem? What measure can be taken to solve it?
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.
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by government. others believe those who financed the of a building should be free to design it as they fit. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People who live in cities often complain about traffic congestion. What do you think the causes are? What solutions can you suggest?
Today many do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In a number countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other belives that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
In many cities, CCTV cameras are being used in order to tackle crime. Is this a positive or a negative development?
One way to solve problem of congestion in cities is to build sky trains which run overhead rather than on or under the ground. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this solution to solve congestion?
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.