Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors to take part in major competitions such as Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Nowadays, a lot of money isare spent to support professional players to participate in various global sporting eventssport items. Some argue that countries are supposed to spend most of their fundsthe main money to encourage young children to take part in sports instead of adultsthe adult. While I agree that we should invest more inon children, a stable and moderate spending on adultsexpense on adult is still indispensable.
First, a brilliant and successful athlete should be developed from his childhood. If a personone people only started training in sportstraining sports after the age of 18after 18 years old, it is impossible to get the best result. For instance, Yao Ming, the most popular basketball player in China, started playing basketball when he was only in primary school. When he was selected by the Rockets, he had played basketball for over 10 years. Also, interests are necessary too. Children could be more positive if they are interested in something. For example, Tomas, ana NBA player with only 175 cm in heightheighs, still became the 'All star' in NBA because of his strong interest inon basketball which always supported him.
Second, financial support for adult competitors is still crucial. Sports are long-term commitmentsitems, adult competitors should keep training throughout their professional livesin their whole professional life. So, because of this, sufficient funding isenough money are necessary. For instance, both China and the USA, the strongest two sports countries in the world, they provide their adult athlete adequateadequte money to support the daily training.
In conclusion, although children are vital, the money for adultsadult also should not be ignored.
Why this response received Band 6.0
The essay presents a clear balanced position on funding both youth sports and elite adult athletes, supported by relevant real-world examples. However, the overall response is slightly under the recommended word count and contains noticeable grammatical errors that lower accuracy. To improve, extend your explanations to meet the word requirement fully and focus on improving subject-verb agreement and word formation.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
You address all parts of the prompt and maintain a clear, consistent stance throughout the essay.
Elaborate further on your main arguments to ensure your response easily clears the 250-word minimum.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay follows a clear paragraph structure with basic sequential linkers to guide the reader.
Incorporate a wider variety of cohesive devices rather than relying heavily on simple transitions like 'First' and 'Second'.
Lexical Resource
Your vocabulary is adequate to convey main points, though there are occasional inaccuracies in word choice and phrasing.
Focus on precise word forms and natural collocations related to sports and public finance.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
While complex structures are attempted, frequent grammatical errors in agreement, noun forms, and prepositions are present.
Review fundamental grammar rules regarding uncountable nouns like 'money' and correct pluralization habits.