Some say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
bar graph shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in english town in 2012
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programes (for example working for a charity, improving the nighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). What extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Today our communication, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that as long as these professional sportsmen and sportswomen are good players, their behaviour on and off playing fields are not important. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton. Pie chart shows the which transports people used. Table shows reasons why they are used transports.
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.
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a let to your teammate. In your letter
say how you feel about the news
ask about the treatment in the hospital
suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think that it is a good thing, while other thinks that it has dis advantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
hese days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or events. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both view and give your opinion
The chart below shows the percentage of boys and girls in one country who played various sports in 2010.
Although more and more people use public transport, some city streets are still overcrowded with traffic. How can this problem be solved? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The chart below gives information about the most common sports played in New' Zealand in 2002.
In a number of countries some prople think it is necessary to spend large sums of the money on constructing new railway linesfor very fast trains between cities. Otherss believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that government should spend on medical facilities whereas other people think that investing on transport is necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation such as busses, trains and subways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The first car appeared on British road 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Encouraging people to use public transport is the best way to solve traffic problems in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two maps below give information about the facilities of a university sports court in 1990 and the present.
In many parts of world there is continuos coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss the view and give your own opinion.
Some people consider playing sports is beneficial for schoolchildren. Some, however, believe sport activities also have some drawbacks. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children playing sports.
In some countries people of all groups are engaging into many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or drawbacks to this development.
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT SPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A NATION’S DEVELOPMENT, WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE THAT SPORT IS NO MORE THAN A LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
Write email to 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 emaily -recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn -explain how your friend could learn this sport -suggest that you both learn this sport together
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents’ pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports?
Popular events like football world cup and other international sporting occassions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries. The bar chart shows the results of a survey into var use.
Some people think that governments should spend more money on public transport, while others believe building more roads is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems government should tax private cars owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
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?
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You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager, In your letter
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
say what happened because of the problem
explain what you would like the company to do?
Some companies use major sports events for promoting their products. Some people believe that is a negative effect on sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average person.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area. In your letter-
In many schools, sports lessons are part of the timetable, because it is important for both boys and girls to participate in sports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? do you think that the best way to deal with the problem ? what other solution can you suggest ?
Some people say that international sporting events contribute greatly to peace and stability Somein the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Line graph illustrates the number of UK daily users of different transportation over the period of 60 years.
Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and ars that perfrom for the general public. To what extent do you agree ?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of screen. Some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion
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 free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?