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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 5th October
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Successful sports professional can earn a great deal more money than people In other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while other think it is unfair.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
SAMPLE ANSWER
As a result of constant media attention, sports professionals in my country have become stars and celebrities, and those at the top are the paid huge salaries. Just like movie stars, they live extravagant lifestyles with huge houses and cars.
Many people find their rewards unfair, especially when comparing these super salaries with those of top surgeons or research scientists, or even leading politicians who have the responsibility of governing the country. However, sports salaries are not determined by considering the contribution to society a person makes, or the level of responsibility he or she holds. Instead, they reflect the public popularity of sports in general and the level of public support that successful starts can generate. So the notion of ‘fairness’ is not the issue.
Those who feel that sports stars’ salaries are justified might argue that the numbers of professionals with real talent are very few, and the money is recognition of the skills and dedication a person needs to be successful. Competition is constant and a player is tested every time they perform in their relatively short career. The pressure from the media is intense and there is little privacy out of the spotlight. So all of these factors may justify the huge earnings.
Personally, I think that the amount of money such sports stars make is more justified than the huge earning movie stars, but at the same time, It indicates that our society places more value on sports than or more essential professions and achievements.
