The success of a business or sports team depends more on the leader of that team than on the individual team members. This is because it is the leader who makes sure everyone works together to achieve the team's goals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You would like a job working in the summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.
Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter,
explain what sort of work you would like to do
describe your personality
say what relevant experience and skills you have
Write at least 150 words.
These days, many people will stay home to watch a live performance (for example, a sports match or a concert) because they can see everything on a TV or computer screen. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports, but others think that people should have freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. some people think that it is good for the word of sports, while others think it has disadvantages, too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the number of volunteers in New Zealand who helped in sports organizations in 2010. The pie chart illustrates the number of volunteers doing different types of jobs for that same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (15/16 years) (for example for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
You are a member of a sports centre and you have noticed a problem which has not been fixed for some time. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter
tell the manager about the problem
explain how this issue is affecting your experience at the gym
tell the manager what you would like to happen
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports. Others, however, say people have the freedom to make their own decisions. Discussion both 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
- summerize the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend the money
Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It's generally believed that success in fields such as art and sport can only be achieved if a person has natural talent. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or artist. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 own opinion.
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.
¬¬¬¬¬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 effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that mental strength is more important for success in sports some people believe that physical health is more important discuss both views and give your own opinion?
REVISION ----- All large companies should provide sports and community facilities to the local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it 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 time you complained
explain what you want the manager to do
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in the sub-continental countries. What do you think are the reasons behind this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
• describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
• explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
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 answe.
Some people think that sports involving violence such as boxing and martial arts should be banned from TV as well as from international sports competition. what is your opinion?
People in the current generations are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities.
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefit of having more televised sports are greater than the disadvantages?
Some people say that as long as professional sportsmen and sportswomen are good players, their behavior on and off the playing field is not important. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however,think the people should have freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarship, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that watching sports in one's free time is just a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Full-time university students spend most of their time in class or working on assignments. However, some people think that it is important for students to get involved in non-academic activities on campus as well (for example, to join a sports team or take part in drama). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The question was: Some people think that to be successful in sports one has to have physical strength, however, some others think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center 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 center
*explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table below shows the results of survey to find out what members of a city sports club think about the activities, facilities and opening hours.
The graph shows the number of people taking part in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
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
Television sports shows such as Olympic are a good source of motivation for youths who do not like to exercise much. To you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community work (for example, working for a charity, teaching sports to children) should become a compulsory part of the high school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Being a celebrity - such as 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 course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. – statement/situation.
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
Question: Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
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
Write at least 150 words
Some people think that the government should ban dangerous sports activities, but others think that people should have the freedom to choose sports activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are working in a school. Write a letter to the Principal to recommend your friend for the position of sports teacher in your school. In your letter
– say how long you have known him/her
– describe his/her qualifications
– explain why you think he/she would be suitable for the job.
The chart below shows the average hours spent per day in leisure and sports activities by youngest and oldest populations in the US in 2015.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it 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 time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programms ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children) to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal of more money than people in other impòrtant professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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 effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?