Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Outdoor activities nearby
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say tha it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will l earn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activites which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•apologize for being late
•explain the reason why you were late
•suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
Some people think that students should have educational leisure activities. Otherwise, it would be a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents are unhappy because of the increasing amount of violence in their children by computer games, TV programs, and other leisure activities. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions for this problem?
Some companies monitor employees' activities while they are working, including their use of computers and communication systems. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
some educationist arguer that non-exam arts-based subject, such as music, drama, art, and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve over all academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• suggest spending time together
• explain why you have time to do this
• propose some activities
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various leisure time activities in England in 2006.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
describe where you stayed and what you can do there
describe about food and activities there
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of individuals aged 16 and over in the Great Britain who used the internet for various activities during the last three months of 2009 and 2019.
The graph below shows the different types of activities attended by three groups of people living in the UK in 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Terrorist activities are increasing all across the globe. Thousands of people lose their life because of terrorist attacks every year. What do you think are the reasons for the rising terrorism? How does it affect people of the world?
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The barchart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007.
many animal species are becoming extinct by human activities . What are the reason and solutions to solve this issue?
Shopping is one of the most popular leisure activities among young people What is the reason for this? Can you think of other free time activities young people might enjoy?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his petformance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Many people work long hours, leaving little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Many countries are currently witnessing an increase in criminal activities among young people. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon and suggest ways to deal with the problem.
The line graph shows the numbers of participants for five different activities at one social center in Melbourne and Australia between 2000 and 2020.
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more diadvantages?
The pie charts below show the percentage of time younger and older people spend on various Internet activities in their free time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Universities should allocate same amount of money to Sports activities as they allocate to the Libraries. To what extent do you Agree or Disagree?
Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your experience.
The given below pie chart shows the cultural and leisure Activities amongst boys’ and girls’. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Topic: Some parents believe that their children should do extra-curricular activities after school. Others say in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008.
The bar chart below shows the percentages of three groups of Japanese children taking part in four kinds of activities in 2018.
The table below gives information on average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different daility activities
Today more people put personal and private information online to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
The graphs illustrate the average amount of time per day spent on popular leisure activities for different age groups in New Zealand.Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
The two charts show information about the college graduate and postgraduate students who did not go to full-time jobs and instead they were busy with other activities in 2008
The bar chart below shows the percentages of children from four countries taking part in four kinds of activities in 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the number of people assigned to different types of activities such as dramatic, music, poetry, Tennies, and swimming in Newport city between 2000 and 2020.
Some people believe that the activities of large multinational corporations mostly benefit the economies of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinationals are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
Some people go shopping as a form of recreation. It has replaced the other activities that people used to do as hobbies. Is this a positive or negative development? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Technology has revolutionized leisure activities. While some argue it provides more options and accessibility, others worry it leads to isolation and a decline in traditional hobbies. Discuss both sides of this argument and explain how technology can be used for a more fulfilling leisure experience.
The following two pie charts show the results of a survey into the popularity if various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 an 1995. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With the enhancement of technology, many individuals have been interested to dedicate their time to activities such as online games on different devices. With the fact that the joy one can feel while using these entertaining tools is undeniable, there is no doubt that they come with their own disadvantages
the pie graph below show the result of a survey of chlidern's activities . the first graph shows the cultural and lesiure activities that boys participate in , where the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate
Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to relax by doing physical activities, while others choose mental activities such as crossword puzzles or chess. Discuss the both views and include your own opinion.
You live in Ho Chi Minh City. You moved to Manchester to study English three months ago. You have just received an email from a friend of mine, Sara from London. Read part of her email below. Write a reply to Sara. In your email, you have to describe Manchester and the weather there, tell her about your part-time job, the family you are staying with, and your activities in the evening, and finally you have to write about your English classes there. You should write at least 120 words.
The chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various free time activities in England.
Some people believe that young people should spend their free time with family rather than go to entertainment activities outside the house. Some disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.