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The best way to provide enough homes in large cities is to build tall apartment blocks. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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As the adequate access to housing in large cities has become a serious problem recently, it is argued that the best approach to address this issue is to build tall apartment blocks. In my opinion, despite the advantages it brings to relieve the housing problem, it is not the best solution considering its side effects to the city infrastructures and potential safety risks.
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Some cities create new housing for their growing populations by constructing a smaller number of high-rise buildings. Other cities create more of low-rise buildings. Which solution is better, in your opinion?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

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More houses are needed in many countries to cope with increasing populations. Would it be better to build houses in existing towns and cities, or to develop new towns in rural areas?

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

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In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Some people think that vertical cities are the best, where people live and work in tall buildings. Others think that horizontal cities are better, where there are few tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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The population of some cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects on people living in these cities? What solutions can you propose to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?

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Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. Which solution is better?

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