Introduction
Countries regularly against each other in a wide range of sports.
Task
International sports like the Olympics, are the most major thing and event that has happened in our world. Many skilled sports players around the globe, competing themselves in many kinds of sports to earn their reward as trophies and medals, as well as many spectators watching either in a stadium or at home.
Today, we are going to see how people view international sport as, and we are going to talk about the subject.
Process
1. Check and research the following websites and video linked below. Next, tell what you think of the statement that international sports are a waste of money. If you agree or disagree, please explain why and elaborate your opinion.
- https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7346670/do-we-really-need-the-olympic-games/
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwik1NWX9K72AhWq4HMBHTO3BJYQFnoECEEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ielts-practice.org%2Fband-7-ielts-essay-sample-international-sporting-events-are-a-waste-of-money-and-time%2F&usg=AOvVaw1WlDNQX84r8wL8Qv2ApU_s
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwik1NWX9K72AhWq4HMBHTO3BJYQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwriting9.com%2Fsearch%2Fover-the-past-fifty-years-international-sports-events-such-as-olympic-games-and-world-cup-competition-have-played-an-increasing-important-role-in-our-society-however-many-people-think-such-events-are-an-enormous-waste-of-money-time-and-effort-do-you-agree-%2F0&usg=AOvVaw1JieYU0hDOasLSSq9qUKbm
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwik1NWX9K72AhWq4HMBHTO3BJYQFnoECCAQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quora.com%2FAre-sports-a-waste-of-time-and-money&usg=AOvVaw3eqS7fYDBEvhch1ramJRlt
- are international sports a waste of money? - YouTube
- Why No One Wants to Host the Olympics Anymore - YouTube
2. Discuss competitive international sport with the examiner. Please use the following ideas to help develop the conversation:
international sport that you enjoy watching or reading about
- why sportsmen and sportswomen might enjoy competing against other countries
- the idea that sporting occasions between nations are inspiring
- the contrasting idea that international sport is often a waste of money
- the suggestion that taking part is more important than winning' is still relevant in international sporting contests
Evaluation
Optional
Conclusion
You are free to consider any related ideas of your own.
Remember, for Question 2 you are not allowed to make any written notes for preparing your answers.
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Teacher Page
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Ask the students about the questions from "Process" .
Please remind them to be prepared to answer the questions.
Make sure they do not write any notes and must prepare their answers by mentally.