The huge increase in the number of people with illnesses caused by air pollution from motor vehicles has led to calls for all motorised vehicles to be banned from town and city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion ?
. You have decided to do a course abroad. Your friend lives in the same city
where you plan to study.
Write to your friend explaining your academic profile and expectations
from the course and university that you have aimed for. Inquire all options
ofstudyingfrom her.
In your letter
• explain why you were not able to contact your friend earlier
• disclose your personal research about Canadian Schools
• ask her for a suggestion
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own opinion.
The tables show results of 2 surveys done in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage.
Research has shown that spending less time in the office can reduce the use of energy (for example, electricity, gas). Thus some companies close for some days a week. Do this advantage of this development outhweight the disadvantage.
The bar chart gives information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents. Write a summery with 150 words
The charts show the expected changes in energy capacity in 2040 compared to 2015.
Are there more advantages to living in a city than in the country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
your local city council has decided to pull down the oldest building in yuor area becouse of monetary problems. Write a letter to the planning manager.
The restoration of old buildings in major city throughout the world would involve enormous expenditure. This money would bring more benefits if it was used to provide new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two maps illustrate differences on an access of street to city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
The fi r s t graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the process of electricity production.
In some countries governments are encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You noticed someone damaging the local park
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter
• Give details of the incident
• Say who you are
• What the city council should do to prevent such damages
The bar chart represents the number of travellers using three main airports in New York City from 1995 to 2000.
Many people love driving their own cars others think that public transport is the only sensible way to travel around the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic : The huge increase in the number of people with illnesses caused by air pollution from motor vehicles has led to calls for all motorised vehicles to be banned from town and city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion ?
1.Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of overconsumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less energy?
2.The diagram below shows the process of using water to produce electricity. Summaries the information in the diagram to explain how the system works
The charts below shows the changes in three different areas of Manchester City centre from 2003-2012
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• suggest an interesting part of the city to live in
• describe the public transport in your city
• say how your friend can meet new people there
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter:
Give details about the concert.
Describe how you won the tickets.
Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.
A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter
– Tell them who are you and where you live
– Explain the nature of your complaint
– Say what you would like them to do about it
The diagram shows the production of hydro-electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently spent the Christmas vacation at the home of your college friend who lives in a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-thank your friend and his family for letting you stay with them and celebrating the festival
-mention what you liked about being there
-ask your friend to be your guest sometime
Although more and more people use public transport. some city streets are still overcrowded with traffic. how can this problem be solved? what is your opinion and relevent example.
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
Some people believe that it is important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than build more housing in city and town. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
The given pie chart illustrates how electricity is produced in Ireland and the given table illustrates the principal reasons for using electricity.
The diagram seen below shows the process of producing electricity by means of hydro.
The pictures show information about average income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in a city in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the city of Stokeford in 1930 and development plans for 2030
Some people believe that vertical city in people work and live in a tall building is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Describe the city you moved to
•Tell him/her about your new job
•Invite him/her to visit you
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Thanks to technology we can save effort and time. Inmeantime, many individuals have household commodities such as television, microwave ,rice cookers and mobile cells.I personally believe that their merits surpass their demerits for reasons. In this essay, my point of view will be demostrated before reaching a conclusion.
To begin with, people of present era have a hectic work schedule which can be compensated by getting their work done by using these cutting edge technological gadgets. This will save us from doing such labourious household chores. These equipments are easy to use and operate with less consumption of electricity. For instance, Television keeps us updated by providing plenty of information around the globe, air conditioner keeps our space clean and cool, washing machine is used to clean dirty clothes and save our hands from hazardous effect of chemical used in soap and laundry detergent.Therefore, it can be claimed that modern technolgy save us healthily and comfortably.
In addition to this, Time spent in preparation of food, washing or ironing of clothes, is far less these days than it used to be in the past, and thanks to new technologies. A prime example is that just hundred years ago, it was unimaginable that you could keep your meats and other food items for months, to prepare some meals in just a couple of minutes or to wash a large number of clothes in just 30 minutes. That is the biggest advantage of these consumer goods, modern people spend far less time in doing household chores than they used to. Hence,it can be said that people can save time as it is the most valuable aspect in the modern society.
In conclusion , after I have explained my perspective, it can be reiterated that modern appliances are invented to make people’s life easier and they are successful in that. However, we have to use them wisely in order no to be influenced by their negative sides.That's why it is recommended that we should not count on them on almost daily basis.
Some people choose to move to city centers as it can be beneficial for them. Discuss it is advantage or disadvantage?
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of the year and the heating or cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
-Give details of what was wrong
-Explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at that time
-Say what action you would like the manager to take
The map illustrates the changes in Stockford City in 1986 and present time. Summarize the key points and make comparison. Write the essay in 150 words.
some pp believe that public buildings should be move out of the city to promote citizen's well-being and better growth, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below give information about levels if education in Glasgow, a city in Scotland, in 2010.
The charts below show three types of police reports from the city of Johnstown in 2016, along with Johnstown’s average monthly temperature. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table gives details of world electricity production by renewable
Your friend is planning to go on a business trip to a city you know well. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
– tell him/her about some attractions to go sightseeing
– recommend a restaurant to eat
– give some advice on transportation
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people today leave the countryside and their small villages and move to the big city. Give reasons why people do this and give some problems it might cause
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, - Apologise for not meeting him/her, - Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier - suggest a time and place to meet in the