In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live near a recreation ground. A local school brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this caused some problems. Write to the head of the school.
-explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
-describe the recent problems
-and say what you think the school should do.
In order to become a successful sportsperson, some people argue that you need to have access to the latest technology and the most up-to-date equipment. Other people believe that these things are not necessary for sporting success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to local council. In the letter:
Give details of how you and your friends use the centre.
Explain why the sports and leisure center is important for the local community.
Describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (IELTS 2, AC)
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore school should not waste valuable time having sports as part of curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think sports games are important for society, while others believe they should be taken as leisure activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types should be paid more
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children are now less active in their free time than in the past. Therefore, sports lessons must be compulsory in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that school should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful fot their future career. Other people think that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measure are necessary to improve public health. Discuss both views.
Topic: The table shows the participation of people over fifteen in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-2012.
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports events has some problems that benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while others think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some children think that team Sports prepare children for work life but others think individual sports are better. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The amount of time spend on sports and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children? Do you think this is the best way to deal with the problem? What other solutions can you suggest ?
Some people believe that sports competitions are a source of emotional stress for young people. Therefore, youth should be banned from participating in sports competitions. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that as long as professional sportsmen and sportswomen are good players, their behavior on and off the paying fields is not important. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of females aged 16-25 in a particular country who participated in sports, compared to those who watched sports, in 2000.
Some people think sports in schools is a waste of time and resources, while other believe it is a vital part of education. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
People argue that team sports should be a part of the school time able for children rather than individual sports such as swimming or running. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over 3 differentareas from 1985 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting andreporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that the salaries paid to professional sportspeople are too high, while others argue that sports salaries are fair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Successfai sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transports system. To what extend do you agree?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the peercentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Write a letter to a local authority by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
-Mention about the current sports facilities available
-What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
- How would the new sports facilities be a help for the people in your age group?
Governments should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the public. Do you agree or disagree?
You are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports centre that you visit. Write a letter to the manager.
- What the problem is
- How you feel about the problem
- What steps you want the manager to take
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the filed, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their time in. To what extent do you agree?
The chart bellow shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category or exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Many people believe that competitive sports have a positive impact on individuals and society. However, others argue that competitive sports can have negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the percentage of Australian exports with four countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be c compulsory part of high school programme(for example working for charity ,improving the neighbourhood, teaching sports to younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performances for the general public. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
The charts below show total British exports and the countries that Britain exports to. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students' sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
Sports programmes are hugely popular on television nowadays. But some people argue that these programmes are to blame for the poor health of many young people who prefer to watch rather than part take in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports; others, however, believe that people should be free to do whatever they choose. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that airports and bus terminals should be constructed outside the cities while others believe that these facilities should be built within the city centers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows the number of boys and girls playing different types of sports in a city in England called Canterbury in 2012.
Topic: Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?