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18.Sport and LeisureArguments against Professional/competitive sportSport has become a business
Professional sport encourages
people to compete for moneyMany sports stars are only concerned about money and fame
Some athletes take drugs in order to win at any cost
Competitors are often selfish and rude
They are not
good role models for childrenAll sports should be amateur
Sports should be leisure activities rather than jobs
People should do sporting activities for enjoyment and health reasons
Taking part
is more important than winningArguments for Professional sportProfessional sports are the same as any other business
Many people are employed in the sports industry
People should be able to use
their talents to earn a salarySports stars entertain millions of people
Money is necessary to improve facilities and train athletes
The level of professional sport is much higher than that of amateur sport
Arguments for Competitive sportCompetition is a natural instinct in humans
In daily life we compete to get jobs or the highest grades
Sports area safe form of competition
Competition is healthy because
it pushes us to give our bestCompetitors and fans can release energy and aggression
Supporters of teams feel a sense of belonging to a community
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