Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and
cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As cities expanding, some people claim governments should look forward creating better networks of public transportation available for everyone rather than building more roads for vehicle owning population. What’s your opinion? Give some examples or experience to support.
In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
With the growing number of populations in cities. Many people are living in small home that don’t have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend latge sums of money on constructing new railway lines for fast trains in cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving the existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. 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 isa positive or a negative development
The most effective way to solve traffic problem is to encourage people from the sububrs to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree?
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only governments actions can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by young people in cities. what has caused this ? what solutions can you suggest ?
4 pie charts show information about public complaints from 4 cities
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.
The chart shows annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013 ($US I square metre). The table shows office vacancy rates in those cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the percentage of the population living in cities in four different countries from 1970 to 2040.
The table shows information about metro systems in six different cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In most of socities, the role of mother and father differs. What are the causes of these difference? What will be the parental roles in future?
Some people think the best way to solve the traffic congestions in cities is to provide free public transports for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People who were born in rural areas often move to big cities when they become adults. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Some people think the best way to solve traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Is it good or bad, to what extent do you agree?
The charts below give information about weather in two brazilian cities
10.E.Many old cities and around the world are going through a major process of modernization. What are advantages and disadvantages of modernization?
The line graph shows information about the percentage of the population of four Asian countries living in cities and from 1970 to 2020, and with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize key features and make compariopsns where relavnmet.
The grow of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Cities are now expanding; should the government make a better network for public transport or should they build more roads to facilitate car ownership? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor , such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the cities is increasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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
People living in big cities face many problems. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
Some people belive that children should brought up in cities.Others believes that countryside offers a better environment for children.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major australian cities from 1992 to 2016.
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 shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only goverment action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 policyoutweigh the disadvantages?
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.
Encouraging people to use public transport is the best way to solve traffic problems in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbors and there is a lack of sense of of community. what are the causes of this problem? how can it be solved ?
The high levels of air pollution in many cities pose a threat to public health. What measures can be taken to improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with air pollution?
The two graphs below show the average hours of daily sunshine and temperature throughout the year in two cities in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most 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 knowledge or experience.
With growing population in cities, more and more people lives in homes with little or no outdoor space. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
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 cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cities
Traffic jam is a problem in many towns and cities. People believe that this can be done by making roads wider. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cities all over the world traffic is a big issue. What are the causes and what decision could be taken to counterbalance the phenomenon?