In some countries very few young prople are willing to do unpaid community service (for example working for a charity , improving thr neighbourhood , or teaching sports to younger children ). What problem might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solve this problems?
All over the world people spend more time on sports and exercises these days. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion with supporting examples from your own experience.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
write a letterto local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
Successful sports professionals can eam 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 views and provide your own opinion
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.
Some people think that children should spend their free time doing organized activities, such as sports and music lessons. Others believe that children should be free to play and explore. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Government should spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than supporting professional sports and art performance for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and charts show some information about different sports in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou 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
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extand do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measure are necessary to improve public health. Discuss both views.
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.
Some people argue that the government should invest more in promoting sports and recreational activities in schools, while others believe it is the responsibility of parents to encourage their children to participate in sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre to save money.
Write a letter to your council. In your letter
-Give details on how you and your family use the centre.
-explain why the centre is important for the local community.
-describe the potential effects on local people if the centre closes.
The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of residents expressing interest in certain sports .
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
Mention about current sports facilities
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
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in team, while other people think that take part in individual sports is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People in this current gdneration are not fit and active. What are the problems. What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities:
Some people believe that entertainment such as film star pop musicians or sports star are paid to much money Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of jobs should be highly paid.?
A number of the businesses to day sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Several people think that this is a good thing for the world of sports. Others think this has disadvantages.
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 daimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss hoth these views and give your own opinion.
Some People think that national sports team and individual men and women who represented their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by the non-government sources (e.g Business, scholarships etc) discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
•Nowadays, sport is a big business with high earnings for professional sports people and companies involved both financially and other ways. Is this a positive or negative development for sports?
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 a letter 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 people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop muscians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of jobs should be paid highly ?
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.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports 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 viewpoints and give your opinion.
One of your friend has asked you for a reference letter for the job as Sports instructor. Write a reference letter to Manager of the Sporting facility reccomending your friend. In your letter include
What is your name and how do you know him/her
What skills does your friend have
Why he/she is suitable candidate for the position
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.
Companies sponsoring sports events for advertising purposes? What are the advantages and disadvantages for this?
Some people think doing sports to make physical strong is important, while others think mental strengths more important. Discuss both views and share your opinions.
Students should have physical activity as a compulsory subject at school on a regular basis. Why is it beneficial for students to participate in physical activity? Which sports do you think are the safest physical activity?
lt 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 апу child сап Ье taught to become а good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Example Question– Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers' (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
the graph shows the number of boys and girls playing sports in an english town in 2012
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
the graph below shows three types of sports that has mostly played between 1985 and 2005
Some people think that violent sports such as martial arts and boxing should be banned from international competitions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government needs to spend money to encourage the development of sport and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art evrnts. Do you agree or disagree ?
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 ?
The table below shows the participayion of people over 15 in selected sports and phusical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-12.
Some people feel that entertainers(pop singers film starts and sports starts)are paid too much money.do you agree or disagree.which other types of job should be highly paid.?
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everyone gets a prize. Others think that children must learn to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
People doing dangerous sport activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports . Do you agree or disagree ?
Physical activities should be introduced to children on a regular basis? Do you agree or disagree? What kind of sports are the most useful?
Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports faculties . Others , however say that this would have little effect on public health and other measures are required . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that watching big events like sports and the Olympics on TV encourage adults to exercise regularly. While others disagree that there are other effective ways of getting them to exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?