IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 - Sporting Events
Many people believe that international sporting events can contribute to world peace while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In a world full of discord, terrorism and violent protests, international sporting events could be sidelined as a distraction for a minority but I believe they can make an important contribution towards world peace and bring people together peacefully.
It may seem impossible that two countries at war with each other could lay down their arms and engage in a game of football against each other but I see it as a way to channel energies in a positive way as opposed to the destructions war brings. Wars are not decided by the players and are not played fairly. A game is played according to a pre-agreed set of rules and the players and spectators enjoy themselves while trying their best to win.
Undoubtedly it is possible that sporting events can become overly aggressive and this includes fights breaking out between opposing supporters. Some teams may attempt to seek an unfair advantage such as influencing refrees or taking performance enhancing drugs to ensure that their side wins. However, usually the consensus is that this is not the acceptable way to behave, cheating is not tolerated and the world’s spectators desire to see fair play.
In conclusion, international sporting events are enjoyed the world over and bring people together to enjoy world class performances by athletes who have trained hard and set an example to the youth of the world of what can be achieved with a healthy, peaceful lifestyle. The events themselves bring nations together as they involve international cooperation to organise. (252 words)
Introduction
In a world full of discord, terrorism and violent protests, international sporting events could be sidelined as a distraction for a minority but I believe they can make an important contribution towards world peace and bring people together peacefully. (39 words)
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It may seem impossible that two countries at war with each other could lay down their arms and engage in a game of football against each other but I see it as a way to channel energies in a positive way as opposed to the destructions war brings. Wars are not decided by the players and are not played fairly. A game is played according to a pre-agreed set of rules and the players and spectators enjoy themselves while trying their best to win. (84 words)
Body Paragraph 2
Undoubtedly it is possible that sporting events can become overly aggressive and this includes fights breaking out between opposing supporters. Some teams may attempt to seek an unfair advantage such as influencing refrees or taking performance enhancing drugs to ensure that their side wins. However, usually the consensus is that this is not the acceptable way to behave, cheating is not tolerated and the world’s spectators desire to see fair play. (71 words)
Conclusion
In conclusion, international sporting events are enjoyed the world over and bring people together to enjoy world class performances by athletes who have trained hard and set an example to the youth of the world of what can be achieved with a healthy, peaceful lifestyle. The events themselves bring nations together as they involve international cooperation to organise. (58 words)