In large towns and cities, people often know very few of their neighbors. What problems can this cause? What can be done about these problems?
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many people around the world are choosing move to live in cities. What problems do people experience in big cities? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?
The diagram illustrates the drinking water collection system in an Australian town and how rainwater is processed into drinking water.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
·recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
·explain how your friend could learn this sport
·suggest that you both learn this sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear ...,
Some people say it is more important to plant tree in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People living in big cities face many problems. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
Some people prefer to live in a big city. Others think it is better to live in a small town. Discuss both views.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-Say which points in the article you agree with
-Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop does not even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter :
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
The maps below show the changes occurade to a town named Willingtone 1780, 1860, 2000
The maps below show the changes that occurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860, and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the changes of percentage of people born inside and outside of Australia live in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010.
The maps illustrate how one part of a small town called Springsby can be modernized from now with an accurate development plan.
There Is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter
Describe the event.
Say why you think he / she would be interested.
Suggest an arrangement to meet there with him / her.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville.
The maps below show the center 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.
Many people live in towns and cities where there are museums that promote historical and artistic objects of cultural importance, but they don't visit them. Why do you think many people don't visit museums? What is the cultural importance of museums to society?
The maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its redevlopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relvant.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
- correct the information in the article
- explain whey it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The map below shows the plan of a proposed new town. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
People living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. What are those problems? Should the government encourage people to move to regional towns? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some young people leave the countryside to live in cities or towns, leaving only older people in the countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town halls rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the chart below gives information on the location and typle of dances class young people in a town in australia are currently attending. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Your local council has decided to close the only park in your town and build a car park in its place. You believe this will have a bad effect on the people who live and work in the town.
Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you think the decision is wrong
say what you think the council should do instead
The maps below show an industrial area in town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The grow of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Mrs barrett an english speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to hellp her in her home for a few hours a day next summer
Write a letter 150 word suggest how you cloud help her in her home say whay you woud like to do this work explan when you will and will notbe Available
The maps below shows the town of Lynnfield in 1936 and then later in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question : some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in countryside. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some people think it is more important to plant more tree in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside Village and Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.
In many cities and towns the high volume on road traffic is problem . What are the cause of this and how to solve this problem.
Some people believe it is important for cities and towns to invest heavily in building large outdoor spaces. Do you agree or disagree?
You visited a town last month and told your friend that you would like to meet. However, you could not make it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
express your apology
why you could not meet
making arrangements to meet him
Compare the town of Brindell and local areas in 1800, 1900 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996 The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words.
- state what problems you had with the food you ordered
- complain about the service
- describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
Mrs Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words
The maps below show an industrail area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this freind. In your letter . Explain where your freind can get the key to the apartment. Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment.
Recommend some places to go