Last time we went through some popular topics related to nature and environment. Those opinions and ideas are also very useful in the speaking test!

In today’s session, we are going to cover the frequently asked questions about leisure and entertainment in IELTS writing task 2.

 

 

1） Sports

 

  • Professional sports

 

For：

– People should be able to use their talents to earn a salary.

– The level of professional sport is much higher than that of amateur sport.

 

Against：

– Many sports stars are only concerned about money and fame.

– Some athletes take drugs or doping in order to win at any cost.

 

  • High salaries for professional sports 

 

For：

– Sport is a multi-million-pound industry.

– Sports stars have dedicated hours of practice to developing their fitness and skills.

 

Against：

– Sports professionals earn too much without providing a vital service for the society.

 

 

2） Advertising

 

For：

– Advertising is the most effective way of telling customers about products.

– Advertising is a creative industry that creates a huge number of employment opportunities.

 

Against:

– Advertising manipulates people in a way that may lead to compulsive buying.

– We are encouraged to associate certain brands with a higher status through advertisements.