170 ielts essay samples

 
99 
There also should be limits to the power of governments to ban sports. If one sport is 
banned because of alleged danger, then what sport would be next? Boxing is the most 
common target of opponents of dangerous sports. But if boxing is banned, would motor 
racing follow, then rugby, wrestling, or weightlifting? Furthermore, many sports would go 
underground, leading to increased injury and illegal gambling. 
Nobody denies that regulation is needed. Medical bodies have introduced safety rules in 
boxing, in soccer, and these safety regulations have been welcomed by players. But the 
role of government should be reduced. 
In conclusion, our society would be healthier if more people took part in sports of all kinds. 
We should continue to try to prevent accidents and injuries. However, we should also 
ensure that sports are challenging, exciting, and, above all, fun. 
(454 words) 

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100 
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
 
117. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in 
your country? 
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
I am from Russia. From my opinion the most beneficial discovery for people in our country 
has been the discovery of the outer space. Russia is the first country that launched a 
spacecraft with a man on the board into the space. This event was a big step towards the 
new discoveries and brought many benefits not only for people in my country. Bellow I will 
give my reasons to support my answer.
First of all, all humankind made a huge step towards the mystery of our creation. 
Scientists had the opportunity to do the new research and experiments. Many new 
discoveries were made on the boards of the spacecrafts in the outer space. People from 
all over the world watched these events. Many books with real colorful photos were 
written about the beginning of the space exploration. Nowadays we have a big station 
called "Mir" in the outer space created on the base of collaboration USA and Russia. 
Many people work there doing amazing experiments.
Second of all, the world became "smaller". People learnt how to exchange information 
very quickly by use of satellites. Television is broad-casted all over the world by use of 
satellites. Here in Houston I can watch Russian programs. People got the opportunity to 
exchange news very quickly.
To sum up, I believe that space exploration will bring much more benefits in the future and 
someday we will learn what is beyond our current galaxy. 
(240 words)