Essay Writing ( for IELTS ) Here is my effort to write an essay on given topic. TOPIC: Many countries spend large amounts of money on world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup. Instead these monies can be spent on encouraging young children to take up sports at a young age. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the past fifty or so years ago, world has seen so many international sports competitions, like for example World cup and Olympic Games. Many countries set up large funds for these events. Nevertheless, I suppose that it does not worth having such big shows. Instead, it had better to be invested in other enterprises. The major advantage of holding world-wide sporting events is their international environment. They provide a great opportunity even for young athletes to exhibit their talents and capabilities, particularly in front of distinguished teams' managers' and owners' eyes. For instance, we are witness to attendance of world-class African or Eastern Asian football players at European football clubs. It would not happen if they didn't exist. However, such enormous amounts of money can be spent on outfitting underprivileged areas, i.e. African and Southern American countries with adequate sports equipments. Nowadays, we see some sportspersons who were living in these districts and despite the hardships and deprivations, they win the championships. Moreover, sooner is better. By these huge amounts of investments, many schools and sports complexes would be built. Not only for children and teenagers, their parents would also profit by engaging in their favorite fields of sports. In particular, they can compete in smaller groups, for example local competitions and as a result, greater proportion of people in society involves doing sports. Furthermore, the more you take up sport, the less you become sick and consequently, the less expenses for treatments and medicines. In conclusion, although having a splendid international competition such as World Cup is inevitable, let us consider what would happen if we devote a negligible proportion of expenses and attentions to other areas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 279 words Thanks for correction in advance..