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Some people believe that having sports in schools is a waste of time and resources, while others believe that sports in school are a vital part of education. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion

One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that some people believe that including
sport
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sports
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 in
school
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 programs is a waste of time and resources, whilst other people believe that sport in schools is a crucial part of education. A commonly held belief is that having physical activities in daily
life
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 leads to a healthy lifestyle and long
life
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. As evidence of
this
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 doing exercises
everyday
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 decreases the chance of having cardiovascular issues
for
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by
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twenty three
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 per cent.
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, keeping muscles in
a
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good shape brings to a good mood and
avoid
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avoids
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 depression because of the synthesis of
a
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dopamine during the sport. It could be explained by the fact that our ancestors had a healthy and
a
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very active type of lifestyle and
that is
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 why our body requires
an exercises
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exercises
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 even in a small portion
from
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of
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 childhood.
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, having sports in daily
life
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 leads to
a
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good health and
happy
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a happy
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life
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.
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, some people claim that
students
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 can do
an
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apply
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exercises
out
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outside
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 of
the
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school
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 and spending an enormous amount of time and money to
training
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 them between
the
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school
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 lessons
are
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is
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 not
very
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 good idea.
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, they may mention that pupils with extra fat could feel
themselves
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terrible because of the difference from other
students
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 and
while
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 doing the same activities they could
take
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experience
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a
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traumas
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trauma
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.
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, having
a physical education classes
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a physical education class
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 between
the
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lessons could be uncomfortable for the
students
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 because they would
seat
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sit
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 in the classes
with
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in
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school
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uniform
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uniforms
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after
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apply
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that
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and almost all the schools do not have
a conditions
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conditions
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 for giving the opportunity to take a shower for twenty
students
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 at one time.
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, some parents are against
the
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physical classes in schools. In conclusion, taking everything mentioned into account I would argue that having
a sports
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sports
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 in
school
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 is a bad idea, because everyone should know how to keep
itself
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themselves
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 in
a
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good shape from childhood and
school
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 is a very suitable place to teach youngsters
in
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on
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 a huge scale.

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task achievement
Overall, the essay provides a clear response to the task with relevant arguments on both sides of the discussion. However, it would benefit from a more balanced elaboration for both perspectives. Some points could be expanded further to provide a stronger argument.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph contains a single main idea that is fully developed and supported. The conclusion could be strengthened by summarizing the key points discussed in the essay.
coherence cohesion
Pay attention to sentence structure, grammar, and word choice to avoid small inaccuracies and awkward phrasing that may affect readability. For example, 'could take a traumas' should be 'could get injured'.
coherence cohesion
The essay presents a clear introduction and conclusion, framing the discussion effectively.
task achievement
The writer provides relevant examples and explains the benefits and drawbacks of having sports in schools.
Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:

...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Physical development
  • Overall health improvement
  • Life skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Dealing with failure
  • Managing stress
  • Academic performance
  • School spirit
  • Strain school budgets
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Essential subjects and activities
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