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?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to Public Park and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is beneficial for a country, while others believe it has more disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hosting an international sports event.
Children today are told dependent on computer and electronic entertainment.It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree.
In the past, sporting champions used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days, they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What messages does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves? Give reasons for your answers.
In many professional sports, there is a increase in the number of athletes used banned substances to improve their proformance. what are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?
Professional sports are a very large industry in the world today. The most elite players can get contracts worth many millions of dollars. Some say there is too much money in sports and that it defeats the purpose of the actual game. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Large numbers of people participate in sports that are extremely dangerous. Why do you think people do this? How can the risks of participation be minimised?
Some people spend large amounts of money to buy tickets for sports or cultural events. Is this a positive or negative development?
The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of respondents expressing interest in certain sports .
Some people say that playing sports helps prepare children for their future work,while others disagree, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
. some peopre fhlnk sports ond gornes orc importonl for sociely, while ofhers beft'eve they should be foken os leisure ocfivifies. Discuss bolh yiews ond give your opinio
Many people believe that fitness and strong ones and the team can acheive fitness in sports, some others say that mental ability is much important to win sports. discuss both views and share your opinion
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?
Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers, who make greater contribution to society, should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome 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 effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
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.
Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which job should be highly paid?
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.
some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurse, and teachers, who make greater contribution to the society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. to what extent do you agree or disagree
some people say that government should not put money into building theatre's and sports stadium, they should focus on medical care and education. To what extent do you agree or disgree?
Nowadays children mostly spend time playing computer games rather than sports. What is the reason for this? it is a negative or positive development.
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
*Mention about the current sport facilities available
*What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
*How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
These days, many people are interested in watching sports on TV. Some people think it has a lot of drawbacks. To what exten do you agree or disagree?
The government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statem
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that sports in University are essential for teamwork and discipline, while other believe that student should focus on academics. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both side and give your opinion
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
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
•Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
•Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
there is a growing debate around the topic of participation in international sports competition. Some people believe that due to health concerns people older than 30 years should not be able to participate in Olympics. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that government should provide funds to the sportsman while other opine that private institutions should support them. Do you agree or disagree
ome people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school Program (for example working for a charity, Improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, many actors and sports persons are highly paid as compared to other professionals. Many people think that they do not deserve the whopping income. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Government invest in sports is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent are you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Write your opinion. Celebrities should be highly paid.
Some people think the fittest and strongest individuals and team will win in sports, while others believe it is those who have a good mental attitude will win in the end. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which 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 the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Many think playing sports is meant to teach children teamwork, while others feel it is important for them to learn to be competitive. Discuss both sides.
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend. This cause you and your neighbours some problems. Write aletter to the local council .
In your letter-
-explain who you are and where you live
-describe the problem
-suggest what the local council should do
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves.Some people think it is good.While other think there are disadvantages.Discuss bo th sides and give your opinion.
Children spend more time on computer games and less on sports . Why ? What do you think it is positive or negetive development
write a letter to the company. in youe letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports company and paying for the concerts. say how think the company should spend the money
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 team sports (football) have lots of benefits. Others say Individual sports (swimming, tennis) are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
Some people think the government should spend more money on sports facilities for top athletes, while others believe that spending should focus on facilities for the general public. Discuss both views and give your opinion.