IELTS WRITING - Topic : Cities

IELTS WRITING Task 2

Topic : Cities

People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday lives. What are these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?

 

In some cities, there are few controls over design and construction of new homes and office buildings, and people can build whatever style they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? 

 

In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? (2015/06/13)

 

Large stores have replaced privately-owned shops in many areas nowadays. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

 

Nowadays, road traffic is increasing and road spaces are decreasing. What do you think are the problems and their causes, and what measures could be taken to solve them?

 

Some people say that living in high-rise apartment blocks make people feel lonely and unhappy. Others believe that such residential accommodations have more advantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

 

More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone? 

 

More and more people choose to rent a house rather than buy one. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

 

Too many old historic buildings are in danger of being destroyed in many countries. What are the main reasons for their destruction? How can we protect them?

 

In some cities, historic buildings have been destroyed to make way for new housing. What is our opinion about this?

 

urbanization : 도시화

cultural(leisure, entertainment) facilities: 문화(레져, 유흥) 시설

essential infrastructure : 필수기반시설

the cost of living : 물가

high standard of living : 높은 생활 수준

traffic congestion; traffic jam : 교통 혼잡

better public service(s) : 더 나은 공공서비스