Research shows that increasing number of people are now living in mega-cities of more than 20 million inhabitants. Is it this a positive or negative development ?
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).
Some people think rapid population growth in cities only benefits people who live there, while others believe that it has negative impacts. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major Australian cities from 1992 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
it is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor parks and squares. To what etent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Discuss both reviews and give on opinion.
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009.
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
Cities are becoming overcrowded. What are the causes of this situation, and what can be done to improve this situation?
In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion on the road. What are the causes of this, what solution can you suggest
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging business to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people are leaving their homes to rural areas to study or work to the cities. do the advantages outwiegh disadvantages?
People should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some of young people are leaving countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems can caused by this issue?, what can be done to solve this situatation.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from o centers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
with growing number of populations in cities, many people are living in small homes that don't have outdoor spaces. is this a positive or negative developments?
The table provides data about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they opened, the length of their routes in kilometers,
Despite warnings from various experts, there is still a tendency in big cities to build huge blocks of flats, which are seen as a quick solution to the problem of finding enough housing for people. Write a for and against essay in which you express your opinion about this issue.
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities, the government encourages the business to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant experience from your own experience.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcycle are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transport such as buses, taxies and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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 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?
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 effects of this and what can be done to solve this problem?
More and more plastic wastes are polluting in world cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should 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 from 2030 adn 2040.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities aroud the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
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.
Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. To what extent do you agree?
Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space. What are the problems? What can be done to solve these problems?
In some cities and towns all over the world, traffic jams are a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the would are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars
Essay topics: In many cities, many people are living in large apartment blocks. Does this accommodation have more advantages or disadvantages?
The line graph gives information about the number of international conferences in three cities
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.
More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countrysides and oceans on the world. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
Cities around the world are continuing to expand as people leave the countryside. Some people prefer to live in the city while others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views.
the chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in the Austrillian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
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 given bar chart illustrates how much money was earned from languages-associated occupations in US dollars in five cities.
some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in the suburbs or in the countryside rather than in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 the statement is? What measures can governments take to discharge people from using their cars?
The chart below shows the results ofa survey aboutpeople's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
In the past, buildings ofien 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 is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
the graph and the table show the average monthly temperatures and anual hours of sunshine reseivered by the three major cities.
Some believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor public spaces.To what extent do you agree or disagree?