Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban cities.
Many cities around the world are facing air pollution problems. Topic:What are the causes of the issue, and how can it be solved?
The bar chart below shows the average amount of money spent per week on five different leisure activities by people in six age groups in the UK in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, many young people enjoy copying the behaviour of their favourite celebrities. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative situation?
Theoretical subjects, such as mathematics and philosophy should no longer be taught in universities because most university students choose practical subjects like accounting and economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the number of people in Europe who were affected by four types of noise by day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007.
Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed quickly. To what extent do you think societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationship with foreigners brought about by international business and tourism?
In many cities crime is increasing. Why do you think this is happening? what can government do to help reduce crime levels? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it? ALWAYS read the topic clearly and work out exactly what you have to write abou
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing vedio games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many cities,problems related to overpopulation are becoming common.Some governments are now encourging businesses and indivividuals to move out of cities to rural areas.Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below represents the changes in yearly pay out by local authorities in Someland in 1980,1990,2000
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is positive or negative development?
The line graph illustrates the number of people assigned to different types of activities such as dramatic, music, poetry, Tennies, and swimming in Newport city between 2000 and 2020.
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (such as the environment). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Ohters prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the tennage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others thin that adult life bring more happiness. In spite of greater responsibiilities Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
The grown of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that businesses should provide sports facilities foremployees. Others consider that a person’s health is their own responsibility, not a company’s problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Goods transported in UK (1974-2002) 120 100 . - road water rail pipeline 80 Million tonnes 60 40 20 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: some people think that teachers are essential to the learning process.Others argue that students at schools and universities learn far more from other sources (such as Internet and television )than from lessons with teachers. What are your views on this?
overpopultarion in many major uraban cities is a serios problem. What are the causes of it? How can this problem be solved?
In the past, most people lived in small village where everyone knew every else. Nowadays, most people live in the large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?
Some people think traffic and housing problems in large cities can be solved by moving companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think that men and women have differrnt qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) what activities they participated in. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parents think that children should do extracurricular activities. Others think that this will give them pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growng. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit makor crimes should receive adult punishment.
To what extent do you agree?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer game, however it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community anymore. Discuss the causes and give measures.
The two maps below shows an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
some people prefer the lifestyle and activities offered when living in a cold weather.others prefer a hot enviornment.discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a svrvey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Austrian cities
🔶Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. 🔸To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports and some others think it isa freedom to choose the activities we want to.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government mney should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sports facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Due to the development and rapid expansion os supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the total amount of waste produced by cities and towns of six countries in 1980, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some societies, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regard of age, teenagers who commit major crime should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Science tells us about the activities which are good for our health and others which are bad. Millions of people all over the world knows this and still do unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it?
The growth of the online shopping will one day lead to the closure of shopping stores in cities. Do you agree or disagree with this.
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
say what the problems are
explain how a new fence will solve the problems
suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,