A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
· thank him for the invitation
· mention why you can not attend the birthday party
· offer to meet him some other day
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the process of using water to produce electricity. Summarise the information in the diagram to explain how the system works.
Many believe that an effective public transport system is a key component of modern city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of public transport?
While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
- tell him/her about your trip;
- say why you were happy to see him/her;
- suggest an arrangement for you to meet.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information tlecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where rele ant.
Today inToday in many countries people are moving from rural areas to urban areas (city). Why do you think people are doing this? What problems can this cause?
due to increasing density of living areas in a city,most residents are suffering from physical and social dangers.consequently, they are against living in the city. to what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a 6-month period in 2011.
In some countries, the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside city centers and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that inorder to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately owned vehicle should be barred in city centres while others consider this to be an realistic solution.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is better to live in the countryside, while others think that city life is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
In some countries, students live at home with their family while they study at university, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do the advantages of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting.what is your opinion?
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both point of views and give your opinion
The charts below give information about level of education in Glasglow, a city in Scotland, in 2010.
Some cities have vehicle- free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. public transportation like buses , taxis, and metros are advised. To what extend do you think the advantaged of the policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012.
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting. Under this scheme, if the police see a group of more than two young people in the street, they can ask them tp separate and move. They can also remove people whp do not live im the area arrest them if they return within 24 houst. what is your opinion?
There is a historical building in your town and the city council wants to pull it down because there is no money for repairs. You are not happy with this decision.
Write a letter to the city council and say
Why is the building important?
Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
All inventions and discoveries like the discovery of fire and electricity have impact on our lives so much so that people can no longer live without them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the ntop ten countries for the production and consumotion of electricity in 2014.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise th einformation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city to ask about a 2 day business trip for yourself and your colleagues. Include
An introduction to your office
Information about the business trip
Other requests
You are moving to a new city and need a place to live. Write a letter to a real estate agent in the city. In your letter:
explain why you are moving to the city
describe the type of accommodation you are looking for
mention your budget and any specific requirements you have.
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think that land in the city should be used for residence while others think that we should use land for parks and community places. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two given bar charts illustrate the proportion of obesity among boy and girls aged 12-19 years by ethnicity in the USA in two different years 2004 and 2014.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisThe two maps give information about the development of city hospital road assessment in 2007 and 2010. Overall, it can be clearly seen that there are various extended amenities built, such as a public car park and a bus stop in 2010. Moreover, there were two roundabouts constructed on Hospital Road to improve more effective traffic transportation. Firstly, there was a circular road added, which connected on the City Road and the Hospital Road, in 2010. By 2007, six bus stops were located surrounding the Hospital road, three each east and west. However, bus station was constructed on the west of its road, and car park, located on the east side allowing both public and staff parking, was changed to accept just staff in 2010. Furthermore, there was another roundabout added, connecting the Hospital Road and the Ring Road. The Ring road, surrounding the city hospital, had public car park built on the east side in 2010. ons where relevant
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and makecomparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in2010. ( cam 13 test 1)
Watching too much television reduces people’s capacity to think for themselves. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to
visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city cnetre from 2003-2012
some people think it is better for childrento grow up in the city,while,other thinks that life in the countryside is more suitable for them. discuss both views.
Some people says that plantation should be done in free space of city and town while some says that construction should be done instead. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage
was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline,
•complaining about this situation
•saying why it caused you problems
•seeking suitable compensation
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You would like to stay at a friend’s house for a short time as you are visiting his/her city and don’t want to stay in a hotel. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Request to stay at your friend’s house
• Explain why you would like to stay
• offer your friend some kind of remuneration for letting you stay.
The pie charts show the land distribution of a district in a European city in 3 different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think“vertical City”is the best where people live and work in tall buildings.Others think“Horizontal City”is better where there is few tall buildings.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people say that, to reduce traffic congestion in large city, governments should act to reduce the number of cars on the roads. others say that it is the responsibility of individuals to use cars less and public ptransport more. discuss both these views and give your opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
The diagram below shows information about member attendance at various clubs in a metro city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.