Some people think that the Olympics is no longer important in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often argued that the Olympics
has lost
its importance. I completely agree with Suggestion
have lost
this
view as I think it is a waste of Linking Words
money
which could be used more wisely. Use synonyms
Moreover
, in my opinion, countries should not compete with each other anymore as it raises aggression and racism.
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Firstly
, the Linking Words
money
spent on organising events Use synonyms
such
as the Olympics should be spent in areas which are more meaningful and useful for society. For events like Linking Words
this
, huge amounts of public Linking Words
money
are spent by building stadiums, hotels and other equipment. Meanwhile, the Use synonyms
healthcare
system is about to collapse in many countries. Suggestion
health care
Moreover
, people are dying of hunger and diseases every day, while we are competing with each other, having fun. Linking Words
Then
after the Olympics, we leave these buildings behind, never using them again. Linking Words
For example
, a couple of years ago, Brazil organised the Olympics, and a study showed that sports stadiums are not being used for anything at the moment. Linking Words
Therefore
, it was a waste of Linking Words
money
to build them for only one event.
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Secondly
, I strongly believe that nations should never compete against each other. Linking Words
This
whole ’who is the best’ attitude is extremely toxic and does not lead to equality. Linking Words
In addition
, one country should not think that they are better than others, not even after the Olympics. Linking Words
Instead
of aggression and hidden racism, we should treat each other with respect and organise events which connect us. Linking Words
For instance
, there is evidence that after sports competitions Linking Words
such
as rugby or football, fights are 50 Linking Words
per cent
more common than after any other events.
To conclude, the Olympics is not useful at all since it is too a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
percent
expensive and
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expensive, and
this
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money
is needed in other areas. Use synonyms
In addition
, it leads to hate and unnecessary Linking Words
aggression which
are not those kinds of things we need in the 21st century.Accept comma addition
aggression, which
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