S S, [05.11.20 16:29] ESSAY 1 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?
Many athletes use performance-enhancing drugs to do better in sports events, and gain the benefits of making money. Do the advantages outweigh the negative impact?
The best way for the government to reduce traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
You have just started a cource in a college which has no sport
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 sport club
•ask some questions about the club e.g.facilities,members,costs.
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
Why public transport is important to you
What problem you face
Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others think that this has little effects and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just started a course in a college wich has 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 questions about club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Nowadays, many people commute by public transport in most big cities around the world. What are the reason for this? What can be done to improve public transport?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not.howere , it is sometimes claimed that any chlid can be taught to be come a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph given illustrates the number of people who travel to work by three separate means of transport in the UK from 1970 to 2030.
Transport preference among young people The bar chart below shows transport preferences among young people in four countries in a single year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, governments are trying to encourage people to use buses or subways for their daily travel. What are the advantages of forms of public transport like these?
Some poeple think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music and others not. Discuss both view and your opinion.
Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport congestion greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
people can be encouraged to live healthy through sporting events such as 0lympics or World Cup. Others think that there are more better ways to encourage adults for exercise. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on public transport systems. Others think that taxpayers' money should be spent on healthcare and education instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the total distance travelled by passengers on five types of transport in the UK between 1990 and 2000
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while other think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way to teach chikdren to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that it is beneficial to play sport in a team rather than playing an individual team. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people argue that free mass transportation should be available in most major cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
The 3 pie charts illustrate the rate of 4 types of transport are driven in the United Kingdom in 1996, 1985 and 2005.
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”
Some people say that competitive sports have advantages for people from different groups and countries, while others believe that competitive sports only create problems between people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Part 1: 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 features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Air craft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season.Some people consider it a good idea,but some people appose it.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The use of gasoline-powered vehicles contributes significantly to air pollution and climate change. Some argue that governments should impose higher taxes on gasoline to discourage its usage and promote alternative transportation methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this proposal? Discuss the environmental and economic implications of reducing gasoline consumption.
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.
Air transportation 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 other believe that the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your 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 e-mail. recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn. explain how your friend could learn sport. suggest that you both learn this sport together
Some employers offer their employees subsidized memberships of gyms and sport clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work, other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views and present your opinion.
Some people prefer to play team sports, while others prefer to play individual sports. Discuss the advantages of each. Then indicate which you prefer and why.
plans below show the layout of a university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays children spend more time playing computer games than doing sports. Why is it happening? Does it have a positive or negative effect on their development
Transport Preferences Among Young People The bar chart below shows transport preferences among young people in four countries in a single year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some coutries where such plants hardly grow or are out of to some season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union. The pie chart shows the percentage of European union funds being spent on different forms of transport.
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?
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for thier future careers. Other people, say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your child is attending a school that does not provide adequate sports facilities.
Write a letter to the school principal requesting improvements in the sports facilities for the students. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your child
Describe the lack of sports facilities at the school
Explain the importance of sports for the students and request improvements
Despite a varity 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?
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase fuel costs for cars and other means of transportation. Do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend latge sums of money on constructing new railway lines for fast trains in cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving the existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sport stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? which other types of jop should be highly paid?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do.
As transportation and housing problems increase in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
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