Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don't. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.

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Sports has been with people
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many years. Some individuals take as an example sportsman. Some humans support that professional athletes
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nice role models for teenagers but others think that it is wrong. I strongly believe that
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a mentor
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for
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the youngster
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.
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of all, when a kid begins to grow up, she's going to need someone to guide her.
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, she's going to look for someone to idolize herself.
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idol, maybe an actor, maybe a singer or an athlete. If
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mentor is
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such
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as Eda Erdem Dündar, she wants to be a professional volleyball player.
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, if she discovers that she is good at volleyball because of
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situation, she may be a very useful player for her country in the future. On
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basis, some people think that competitors are the best guide for infants.
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, some kids were born
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gravely disabled. For
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reason, they cannot do any kind of sports.
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situation, make them feel sad. When they look at television, People who play sports can get upset when they see it and think about why I'm like
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and think of severe depression.
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,
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case can be upset for their parents as they do not want their children to think like that. According to them, their children are the best actor or
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for them. To sum
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everything that has been stated so far, professional athletes can encourage many by showcasing their
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and long haul. From my point of view, Athletes who have always done good work and won numerous medals throughout their careers set a good example for
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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  • for example
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  • therefore
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Role model
  • Professional athlete
  • Positive influence
  • Work ethic
  • Charitable activities
  • Endorsement
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Misconduct
  • Overemphasis
  • Physical success
  • Unrealistic expectations
  • High-pressure
  • Media spotlight
  • Perceptions
  • Behavior
  • Inspiring
  • Diverse role models
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