The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy watching sports on TV. Do you think the advantages of watching sports on TV outweigh the disadvantages?
"Some people believe that the best way to reduce traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transportation. Others, however, think that other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
Driving a car is the best mode of transport To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons and examples from your own experience. Write about 250 words.
Many countries spend large amounts of money on world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead these monies can be spent on encouraging young children to take up sports at a young age. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it look after redevelopment summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Some people believe that to solve the problem of traffic congestion, the government should provide free and 24/7 public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that team sports are better for children’s development than individual sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won
describe the conditions on the day
say how you felt about the match
The unpaid community services (such as teaching children sports or working for the charity) should be made a necessary part in college programs. To what extent do you agree?
In recent year sports star have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profile of sports, but for others it is a negative influence. 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 brings more benefits or more problems?
In our society, there is far more attention on men's sport than women's sport. What are the reasons? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
Some people spend a lot of money on sports and cultural events. Is it good or bad? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
1.Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is negative. discus both views and give your opinion
Some people think that school and government should take responsibility to transport children to school. While some people think that parents should get children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think competitive sports have a good impact on the individual and society. Others think it has negative impact. Discuss both views and give your opiniion
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some people oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Some employers of er their employees subsidised membership of gyms and sports clubs,believing that this will make their staf healthier and thus more ef ective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
TASK-1
Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sports themselves. Discuss the view and give your own opinion.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenager. Therefore , Physical education and sport should be compulsory for all the students in all school. What do you think?
The chart below show the layout of a university sports center now and how it will look after redevelopment.
Many newspapers, magazines and television programs make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media’s right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people’s private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major mean of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutionsit
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports such as sky diving and rocks climbing. 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 charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to the younger). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
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
Boxing is a bloody sport that often results in physical injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree? #sport
*Question* Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary while others think hard work and practice is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport system such as railways and tram. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Extreme sports such as sky diving and sking are very dangerous and should be banned.To what extend do you agree or disagree withe this view?
To solve the growing problem of traffic and pollution in cities, governments should heavily tax private car ownership and use the revenue to make public transportation free. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of such a solution?
in a number of countries,some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways lines for fast trains between cities.others beleive the money should be spent on improving esisting public transport discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that government should not spend money on sports stadium and building theatres. Instead it should spend more money on education. Do you agree or disagree
As global trade increase, many goods including those we use in daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transport long distance. Do benefit of this trend outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport 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 example from own knowledge or experience.
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the percentage spent on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that governments should spend more money on improving public transportation, while others believe it is better to invest in building new roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the education of teenagers while others argue that the effect is negative. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. #236
You have joined a sports club recently. You are having some problems. Write to the manager and include this information.
1) Explain why you joined this club
2) Tell your problems
3) Give solutions
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 efect on public health and that others measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of Australian boys and girls school pupils) attending 4 different sports activities after school in 2010.
Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability, while others believe that there are more important factors associated with success in sports. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion
The graphs below the transport modes in European city between 1960 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio