IN SOME COUNTRIES, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE BECOMING INTERESTEDIN FINDING OUT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OR BUILDING THEY LIVE IN. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS ? HOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS ?
The charts below show the changesin ownership of electrical appliances and amunt of time spent doiing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting th main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
15 Traffic and housing problems are major cities could be solved by moving a large company and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extend, did you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by theis annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in -What are the reasons for this? -How can people research this?
There is a view that government should provide the house for those who cannot afford it. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in town and cities to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts gives information about the rate of electrical using for different purposes and how much time spent by the owner of houses in the year 1920 to 2019 in a country.
The chart below shows the percentage of househoulds in different income groups in the UK that had access to the internet between 2002 and 2010
your neighbours have recently written to you to you about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a ltter to your neighbours, in your letter:
explain a reason for the noise
apologise
describe what actions will you take
There is a shortage of housing in many countries and this can lead to severe social Consequences. Only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to landlord about the one or two problems you have in the house you moved to before 15 days with your family.
What are issues and tell what you want him to do.
Nowadays, many people buy household goods (like television, rice cookers etc). Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten-year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.
The maps show how the industrial area will change into a housing area in the future Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Discuss pluses and minuses of the trend
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.
Write a letter your friend. In your letter:
Say where you are going
Describe your house
Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
•You should write at least 150 words.
•You do NOT need to write your own address.
Mixed—cam 16 In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman's role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice
The graph below shows the percentage of urban!suburb an and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should
focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.
To what extent do you a gree or disagree?
In some countries, governments encourage business to move outside of the cities to solve the problems of housing and transport in cities. What are advantages and disadvantages?
The firs t chart below shows how energy is used in an average A ustralian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas em issions which result from this energy use. Summarise the inform ation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make com parisons where relevant
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford to pay it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food travels, thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economic. If people only ate local produced food. What extent the disadvantage outweigh the advantage?
Some people say in order to prevent illness and diseases, government should focus on reducing environment pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an avarage Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
It is more important to plant trees in town and cities than to build more houses. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart compares the total number of vehicles per one thousand people in China who owns a car in the years 1987 to 1999.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing PA
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain that you have left the coat there
say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets
make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in vacant areas of cities and towns, while others say housing facilities should be made instead. -Do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
a) thank them for the holiday and the photos
b) explain why you didn't write earlier
c) invite them to come and stay with you
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you’re writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below show the average household expenditures in a county in 1950 and 2010.
You are planning a week long vacation, and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter,
- tell your neighbour that you are going away
- ask your neighbour to take care of your house for you
- explain what tasks you would like your neighbour to do.
There is a common trend for housing shortages in the city. What are the causes? What can be done to solve it?
Nowadays food travels thousands of miles before reaching consumers. It affects the agriculture and economy of the destination country, and for this reason, people should prefer food produced by local farmers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your experience.
Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents’ house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parents’ house as long as possible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IN SOME COUNTRIES, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE BECOMING INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OR BUILDING THEY LINE IN. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS? HOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
The chart below compare the number of people per household in the UK in 1981 and 2001.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research thi