Sports play a significant role in promoting physical and mental well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In order to solvethe problems of cities related to pollution and traffic. Some people say that government should offer free of cost public transportation do you think the advantages of this step will outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people belive that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, imroving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that government should provide funds to the sportsman while other opine that private institutions should support them. Do you agreeor disagree
Sports programmes are hugely popular on television nowadays. But some people argue that these programmes are to blame for the poor health of many young people who prefer to watch rather than part take in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that a natural ability is needed to be successful at sport, others believe that hardwork and discipline is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Use relevant ideas and examples
the table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Westview during theperiod 2018-19
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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.
ircraft 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.
The government should spend money on promoting sports and arts in schools rather than sponsoring professional sports and arts events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most effective way to solve city traffic and transport problems is to encourage people from the cities to live in the suburbs or the countryside . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Succesful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money 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 Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows numbers of adults participating in different major sports in one area, in 1997 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the best way to make road transport safer is to make vehicle drivers take a driving test every year. Agree or disagree
The table below illustrates UK participation in selected sports by gender between 2005/06 and 2008/09. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Modern society benefits significantly from the development of infrastructure and transportation system. However, there is an increasing car accident these years. Discuss reasons and propose solutions for reducing these transportation accidents
Develop habit of exercise among students by showing sports programmes on TV or should show other ways to encourage them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
Large companies often use sports events to promote their products. Some people think this hurts sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Many countries believe that hosting international sporting events like Olympics or World Cup is a great idea. Others think it is a huge mistake. Give the adaavantages and disadvantages of hosting international sporting events.
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport.
Some people think that sports is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution 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.
Some companies sponsor sportsports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, transport and dirty water. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industry? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Somez people think that governments should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes. Others argue that this money should be spent on sports facilities for ordinary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sport starts are paid too much. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter:
- describe the problems
- explain how these broblems are affecting the public
- suggest what changes could be made
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The chart shows the average money spent per customer on various types of equipment in a Canadian sports store.
There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company.
In your letter:
describe the problems
explain how these problems are affecting you and others
suggest what could be done about it
It is said that men are more privileged than women in their work places and in transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money , either to sponsor a local children's sport team for 2 years or to pay for to 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
• summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
• say how you think the company should spend the money
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about leaning 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 friend could learn this sport •Suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutions
The given bar chart indicates spend on housing,transport,food,health care and other goods and services in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010
Children are now less active in their free time than in the past. Therefore,sport lessons must be compulsory in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that is runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council.in your letter
give detils of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and liesure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local peaple if the centre closes
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports centre. You want to find out more about these lessons. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In the letter
● describe how well you can swim at the moment
● explain why you want to learn to swim better
● enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
the graph shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in an english town in 2012
Successful sport players can earn a great deal more money than people in other professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has 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
A large company in your area has 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 some mone
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manage of 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 the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Government should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and arts that perform for the general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the best way to reduce air pollution is to limit the use of private vehicles and promote public transport. Others believe there are more effective ways to tackle this issue. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.