Some people believe that professional sportsmen and women are paid too much money nowadays in relation to their usefulness to society. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public spaces as libraries, transportations and shpos. To what extant do agree or disagree?
Some companies sponsor sport and sport star as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Being a celebrity –such as a famous film star or sports personality. Brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity bring more benefits or more problems?
Some people prefer to spend time on team sports, while others like to do single-player sports. In my opinion, as long as they do any sports which is valuable, therefore, people need to choose sports that are suitable for their needs. This essay will delve into both perspectives with my own opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems government should tax private cars owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport. Whatbare the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• suggest an interesting part of the city to live in
• describe the public transport in your city
• say how your friend can meet new people there
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people think that this is wasted money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by olher countres have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines between cities. Others believe that money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss these two views and give your opinion.
These days many children spend a lot of their time playing computer games but little time doing sport. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter 'Dear
"Do not write any addresses”
'Because of advancements in transportation and communication technologies, people can now live and work anywhere they want in many different nations.' Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Many people believe that free public transportation should be available in most major cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sport, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss views and give your own opinion.
Many people want their country to host an international sporting event.Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits.Discuss both views and state your opinion .
Some people believe that internationals sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation.others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense.To what extent do you agree or disagree
A number of the businesses to day sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Several people think that this is a good thing for the world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages.
The chart below shows information about fuel used in the transport sector in different countries in Europe, compared to the EU average, in 2009 and 2010.
The bar chart shows percentage of respondents expressing an interest in certain sports.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children sports team for two years, or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
1) describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team.
2) summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts.
3) saying how you think the company should spend that money.
In order to take up a new sport some people think it is better to have access to the latest technology and the most up to date equipment. Other people believe that these things are not necessary for starting a new sport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which have no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
*introduce yourself
*say why you are interested in this sports club
*ask some question about the club e.g., facilities, members, cost
Nowadays, people can live and work anywhere they want because of the development of communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Exreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music, arts and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sports should be made mandatory for all children as it helps in their physical health. Do you agree or disagree
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is b increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In many countries, sport and exercise classes are replaced with academic subjects. Why is it so? What are the effects on the children in their lives?
You would like a job working in the summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.
Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter:
describe your personality
say what relevant experience and skills you have
explain what sort of work you would like to do.
Some people think that success in sport is mainly depends on physical abilities while others think that there other important factors. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The large number is private cars on the roads in many parts of the world las led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that government should spend more money for the development of public transportation system in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that the use of mobiles (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries, shops and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
International sporting events like the Olympics and football World Cup place a huge financial burdens on host nations that cannot be justified. To what extent do you garee or disagree with this opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc. Write at least 150 words.
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as the Olympics or the World Cup. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to exercise. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think that governments should provide free public transport for all citizens, while others believe people should pay for this service. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explain how your firend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together
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 say that the most important requirement of a modern city is an effective public transport systems. While other people believe that there are other important requirements for a city. Discuss both views, give your opinion
Larg companies use sport evets to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sport. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people now have the freedom to work an live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the number of girls and boys playing sport in an English town in 2012
Some people believe that team sport prepare their children for their future careers while others do not agree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned to prevent potential accidents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the numbers of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions.
Today people do less exercise. Some people believe that conducting sporting events such as the Olympics or World Cup encourage people to live healthy while others indicate that there are various other methods to remain healthy. Discuss both views and state your opinion.