Extreme Sports - IELTS Writing Task 2

Match the following

• BASE Jumping

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• Ice Climbing

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• Mountain Biking

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• Wingsuit Flying

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• Whitewater Kayaking

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Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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Why do governments should ban dangerous sports?

Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sports activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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Why do people should have the freedom to do any sports activity?

Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sports activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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What is your opinion, should they ban or not or if there are any other options to mingle them?

Match the following

• Personal freedom

• general welfare and protection of the public

• Public safety

• evaluation of risks

• Legal restrictions

• sports involving high risk

• Risk assessment

• individual liberty

• Extreme sports

• law-imposed limits

Match the following

• Government intervention

• dangers to health

• Risk assessment

• government involvement

• Thrill-seeking

• pursuit of excitement

• Informed consent

• evaluation of risks

• Health hazards

• knowledgeable agreement

Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sports activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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What are appropriate frameworks we should use for this topic:

• 1. Introduction

  2. Overview

  3. Discussion 1

  4. Discussion 2

• 1. Introduction

  2. Discussion 1

  3. Discussion 2

  4. Personal view

• 1. Introduction

  2. Discussion 1

  3. Discussion 2

  4. Personal view

  5. Conclusion

• 1. Introduction

  2. Discussion 1

  3. Discussion 2

What is the primary reason supporters of banning high-risk sports give for their opinion?

• A. The sports are not popular enough.

• B. They believe it could protect individuals from serious injuries or death.

• C. The sports are too expensive.

• D. They think these sports are not entertaining.

According to the text, what is a consequence of individuals getting severely injured in high-risk sports?

• A. They tend to recover quickly without any long-term effects.

• B. They might become a burden on their families and social welfare.

• C. They usually gain fame and recognition.

• D. They often become professional athletes.

What additional concern is mentioned about high-risk sports?

• A. The difficulty in finding suitable locations for these sports.

• B. The need for high-quality equipment.

• C. Rescue workers having to risk their lives to save participants.

• D. The environmental impact of these sports.