Towns and cities should be divided into zones so that all the schools are in one area, all the shopping malls are located together and all the industrial sites are situated close to each other. To what extent do you agree that urban areas should be split into distinct zones?
The growth Of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge.
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centures that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than ther are now. What problems will you cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
While some people prefer to live in a big city, others crave to spend their lives in urban areas. However, few of them also like to live in small towns. Mention the place you would like to spend your life, along with supportive examples.
Annual Rainfall in Kona, Hawaii The graph and table below show the average monthly rainfalls and average annual rainfalls for three towns in the district of Kona in Hawaii for a 30-year period (1971-2000). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is more important to plant trees in towns and cities than to build houses. Do you agree or disagree?
Some young people believe it is best to move out of their hometowns when they become adults, while others wish to live in their hometowns their whole lives. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is a good idea to have large public spaces in towns and cities such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
It is important for towns and cities to have public places such as parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor public spaces such as squared and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in cities and towns closing . Do you agree or disagree ?
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those time than they are now. What problems will this cause ? What can be done to solve these problems ?
Q. Many cities/metropolitan areas/towns are now turning parks/public gardens and farmland into new housing developments. Is this a positive or negative development?
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people says trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while other says housing facilities should be buld instead. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and citites closing. Do you agree or disagree?
It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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.
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 don't 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 centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town to the writer of the article
"The graph and table below show the average monthly rainfalls and average annual rainfalls for three towns in the district of Kona in Hawaii for a 30-year period (1971-2000). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant."
Q. Some people think planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to stops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Small shops in towns and villages are closing and replaced by big stores. Explain your opinion. Do you think it is good or bad?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and
cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?