The graphs below show the number of public transit passengers from 1989 to 2009 and bus and tram passenger numbers between 2000 and 2009 in Melbourne.
Goverments investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that's why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
The government should pay for large pieces of the art for public display in outdoor places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some governments spend a lot of money on exploring space. Some feel that this investment is justified while others think that money should be spent on public services like health care and education. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion
Although more and more people use public transport. Some city streets are still overcrowded with traffic. How can this problem be solved? What is your opinion and relevant examples?
In a number of counties, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important piorities . Dicuss both views and give your opinion
Essay topics: The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Many people believe that the public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVD's or videos. Do you agree or disagree?
Some poeple think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services like education and healthcare, while others think that investing in infrastructure such as roads and bridges is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own food and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many office imp authoritiesose restriction on smoking within the offices premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
It has been proved that smoking kills. In some countries it has been made illegal for people to smoke in all public place except in certain area. All countries should make these rules. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that governments should invest mainly in making public transportation faster while others think there are more important priorities (cost, the environment) Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
One of the major environmental issues today is the littering of public spaces with packaging materials such as plastic wrappers and cardboard boxes. What are the reasons for this? What are some effective ways to reduce litter from packaging materials? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, government are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an apporiate use of government money?
According to reports, maintaining museums open to the public is becoming more and more costly. Describe the benefits of preserving museums. How can we best finance them? (Government, industry, private citizen, etc.)
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago nad how it looks like now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others,however , say that this would have little effect on pyblic health and that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinoin
Write a letter to your frind who lives in aqnother country and in your letter:
a. Invite him to a public event in your country
b. Describe the public event.
c. Explain about other plans you have for your friennd when he will visit.
16.When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant. Porth Harbour (in 2000) Publicbeach
Some people believe that to improve public health more public sports facility should be provided by government. Others believe that this will have little effect and other measures are needed to improve people's health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of such a solution?
Some people think that public art should be funded by governments, while others believe that it should be funded by other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below give in4 abourt the people use public library and vemain veasons to visit in britain in 1991 in 2000.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities.Others however say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required discuss both these views and give your own opinio
What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people's attention to art? The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
An increasing population is using computers and electronic devices to do screen reading instead of reading books, magazines and newspapers, so there is no need for printed publications to exist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think governments should spend money on the arts, while others believe it should be spent on public services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Goverment investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Government should focus thier spending in public service rather than on arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some believe that in many nations, it is necessary to spend a lot of money to build new railway infrastructure for fast trains between cities. Others feel that the government should spend money to improve existing public transportation. Discuss both of these perspectives and give your opinion.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as schools and roads. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The money spend by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do uyou agree or disagree?
The bar graphs below show information about spending and test grades in the Riverdale Public School system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant
“In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
In many countries, criminal trials in law courts are being shown on television for the general public. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say money is better spent on public services and facilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many countries spend a lot of money in the arts. Some people think investment in the arts is necessary, but others say money is better spent on public service and facilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Although some people say it takes away some of our freedom, smoking should be banned in all public places. Do you agree or disagree?
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motoways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The large number is private cars on the roads in many parts of the world las led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that government should spend more money for the development of public transportation system in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think more public money should be spent on roads and motorways than public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?