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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 are spent to support professional players to participate in various global sport items. Some argue that countries are supposed to spend the main money to encourage young children to take part in sports instead of the adult.
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Nowadays, a lot of money are spent to support professional players to participate in various global sport items. Some argue that countries are supposed to spend the main money to encourage young children to take part in sports instead of the adult.
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Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don’t. What is your opinion on that?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Children·Sport·Schools

The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Schools·Children·Sport

Some people say that the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The best way to teach children to cooperate with others is through sports team at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Media·Sport·Children

Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Higher education·Public spending·Sport

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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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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Some people say that the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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