Extreme Sports - IELTS Writing Task 2

Match the following

• Mountain Biking

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• Whitewater Kayaking

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• BASE Jumping

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• Ice Climbing

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• Wingsuit Flying

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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

• Legal restrictions

• evaluation of risks

• Risk assessment

• general welfare and protection of the public

• Public safety

• sports involving high risk

• Personal freedom

• law-imposed limits

• Extreme sports

• individual liberty

Match the following

• Informed consent

• government involvement

• Government intervention

• knowledgeable agreement

• Health hazards

• pursuit of excitement

• Risk assessment

• evaluation of risks

• Thrill-seeking

• dangers to health

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.