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

It is commonly argued by people that world-class
athletes
make good
role
models
for many
youngsters
whereas
others opine that they do not make good
role
models
. In
this
essay, I will delve into both views and express my opinion. Many
youngsters
look up to professional
athletes
because of what they have achieved in the sport.
However
, some
athletes
are not just famed for their achievements in the sport but they are
also
famous for the attitude they portray. Some
athletes
have exceptional qualities
like
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for example
hard work and grit which make good
role
models
for young people.
For instance
, football player Cristiano Ronaldo,
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is known by his teammates at his football club as ‘the machine’.
This
is
due to
the fact that he works tirelessly after team training in order to perfect his shooting techniques.
This
makes him a wonderful example of how hard work and grit can bring you from a humble background to the world stage. On the other side of the coin, there are
also
athletes
who are a bad
role
model as they misuse their wealth in
such
a way that it is not just bad for
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but it could lead
youngsters
who
looked
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up to them astray.
For instance
, former world number one golf player Tiger Woods, not only was he known for his victories on the golf course
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he was
also
famed for cheating on his spouse with many mistresses. Not only did he hide his truth from his spouse but he lied to his children and
that is
unacceptable to the eyes of the public.
This
is an example of a bad
role
mode
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model
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especially
to
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youngsters
as there is a risk that they would want to follow in the same footsteps and commit the
wrong doing
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too. In conclusion, I believe that professional
athletes
makes
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good
models
for
youngsters
as they exemplify qualities which can inspire others. There are some
athletes
which
makes
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bad
role
models
however
this
is only a small proportion of the lot.
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Structure
Ensure that your essay remains neutral until the conclusion where you share your opinion. This helps maintain clarity in your discussion.
Language Use
Use a wider range of linking words to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs.
Content
Excellent use of specific examples to support your points (Cristiano Ronaldo and Tiger Woods).
Structure
Clear introduction and conclusion that encapsulate the essay's argument effectively.
Task Response
You've demonstrated a strong ability to discuss both views in a balanced manner before providing your own opinion.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • exemplify
  • perseverance
  • discipline
  • humble beginnings
  • motivate
  • inspire
  • teamwork
  • sportsmanship
  • negative behavior
  • drug abuse
  • unlawful activities
  • sensationalizes
  • unrealistic
  • unattainable standards
  • material success
  • skewed value system
  • high visibility
  • magnifies
  • faults
  • misleading
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