Many companies sponser sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sports, while others think its is a negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it's more important to reward student who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some peopl suggest that sport helps people learn about teamwork but others say it can encourage people to be too competitive. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Successful sport professionals can earn a great deal more 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 feel that businesses should be encouraged to move to rural areas as and transport accommodation problems are now increasing in many large cities. Others believe that this is not necessary. Discuss both sides of this debate. Where do you stand on this debate?
Subjects such as Art, sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many people think that children suffer as a result of these changes, while others contend that it is the right move. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
Some people think that mental health is the most important factor for success in sports. However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Most countries spend much money on education as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion, which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is least important. (Subjects : Literature, sports, music, economics,mathematics, physics, history, music, geography).
Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the performance of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that only talented children can become successful musicians or athletes. However, others believe that children can be taught to succeed in music or sports. Discuss both views.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the meneger of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
× introduce yourself
× say why you are interested in this sports club
× ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
The table below gives information about rail transport in four counties.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should use the money to provide faster means of public transport, while others are concerned that there are many more important priorities than public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Others think that they should act politely in all circumstances. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your opinion.
Children are now less active in their free time that in the past. Therefore, sports lesson must be compulsory in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagre
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable for the audience. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Boxing is a bloody sports which often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourage the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
the graph shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in an english town in 2012
Some people think that schools should give prizes for academic successes. Others argue that it is more important for schools to give prizes for other ahivements (for example, for sports, music and behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Successful sports professionals can earn much more money than people in other important jobs. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centers and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?
Cycling is the healthier and more environmentally friendly form of transportation. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. films 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?
Despite a variety of sports facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
A large company in your area has
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band decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local
children's 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 - describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team - summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts - say how you think the company should spend the money Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
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?
Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. •What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through teamsports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?.
Example Question– Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers' (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages
Many people believe that governments should invest more in public transportation instead of improving roads for private vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the number of people working in 4 sports sectors in an Australia town in 2015.
Adults do very less exercise these days. Some people think that showing sporting events on the television such as Olympics and international tournaments can be the best way to encourage adults to do exercise. Others believe there are other effective ways to do so. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Support with relevant examples.
Nowadays sport is becoming a big business with professional players earning high salary and more companies get involved in sports financially. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In certain countries, the number of people who use bicycles as the main means of transport is reducing even though it is beneficial both physically and environmentally. What can be the reasons for this change in preference? How can people be encouraged to use bicycles? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sport facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
sports has become a bussiness and this earning has brought professional sport people a lot of financial and other developments. is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that it is better to take part in team sports, while others believe that individual sports are better. Discuss both these views and Give your opinion.
You live in an area where some sport facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter
Mention the existing facilities
Ask for more facilities to be built
Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and public transport ,others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever thay like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the types of transport used by tourists who visited New Zealand from five countries in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.