Opinion essay

Opinion: professional sport salaries are fair
It is fair that the best professional earn a lot of money Sport is a multi-million-pound industry
There is a large audience of sports fans Sports on television attract many viewers
Sports stars have dedicated hours of practice to developing their fitness and skills Only the most talented among them will reach the top
A sports career many only last 10 years
Sports fans are willing to pay to support their teams


Sports and Politics
Some people think that sport and politics should remain separate
Governments are involved in the hosting of sporting events such as the Olympics. These events attract investment and create jobs.
The Olympic Games are an advertisement for the host nation They attract huge numbers of visitors and sports fans
Wealthy countries tend to hold these events
Developing countries should be given the chance to become hosts

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    Television, Internet, Phones Positives of television
    

Watching television is a good way to relax
It is many people’s favorite way to wind down after a hard day at work Television programs can be entertaining and enjoyable
Viewers have access to a huge variety of entertainment channels
Television brings the best comedians, musicians and actors into our homes Programmers can also be informative and educational
News coverage makes the public aware of events around the world Documentaries can make learning more interesting


Negatives of Television
Television is having a negative impact on society
Some people link violence on television with crime rates in the real world Children copy the behavior they see on the screen
Children are less healthy because they spend less time palying
Advertisers direct their marketing at children Most programs do not require much thought Watching TV is a waste of time