Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that
many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’.
• How true do you think this statement is?
• What measures can governments take to discourage people from
using their cars?
Nowadays most big cities have high congestion and road traffic issues. What are the real causes for this? Suggest a solution that will help to relieve it.
As the number of private cars has increased,so, too has the level pollution in many cities. what can be done to track all this increasing common problem?
Planting trees is very important. Some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others say that housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil, and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. Agree or disagree?
The most effective way to solve traffic problems in the cities is to encourage people from suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In recent years, the number of crimes committed by teenagers in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
what do you think are the main causes of this problem abd what measures could be taken to solve it ?
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might these differences cause? How might these problems be reduced?
In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However in some other cities bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion which one is better?
People living in large cities face a number of problems in their daily lives.
What are the main problems in cities and how can these problems be tackled?
Living in large cities today poses many problems for people.
What are these problems? Should governments encourage more people to live in smaller towns?
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Town and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A rise in the standard of living in a country only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems might this difference cause? How might these problems be reduced?
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Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new realway 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 feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the increase in transport and accommodation problems in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
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.
: In a number of countries, 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
Disucuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is very necessary to to spend large sum of money in constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.
In some cities there are few controls over the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the design of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
In a number of countries, 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 hat money should be spent on improving existing public transport.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Question: Traffic congestion in many cities in the world makes it difficult for people to get in and out of cities, and to move around inside them.
Why do you think this is happening? What could be done to solve these problems?
in a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between two cities. other believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.
discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it would be better for children to grow up in rural areas, while others think cities are the better environment for children. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this develoment outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, more money is spent on transport system in the cities. In contrast, very little is spent in rural areas.
What are the effect of this and what can be done to solve this problem.
Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In some cities, the government has tired to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hours. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the country side. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1. The shortage in housing has severe social consequences in big cities. Only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries, 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 older railway lines.
r ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'
How true do you think this statement is?
what measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
In many large cities, pelople waste hours of their time every
day because of traffic congestion_on the roads.
What are the causes of this?
What solutions can yoj suggest?
Traffic congestion is becoming a huge problem for many major cities.
Why is this case? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce traffic in big cities.