Development of ideas by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

Nature or Nurture 
Some people believe that our personalities are determined mainly by 
genetics 
We inherit our abilities and talents from our parents 
Others think that our education and upbringing are more important 
We develop according to the influences around us 
Our personalities and achievements depend more on nurture than nature 
Many people argue that we control our own destinies 
We can shape our own personalities 
By working hard we can achieve the goal that we put our minds to 
Many successful people are self-made 
We are not limited by our genetic characteristic or upbringing 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL
40 
18. Sport and Leisure 
Arguments against Professional or Competitive Sport 
Sport has become a business 
Professional sport encourages people to compete for money 
Many sports stars are only concerned about money and fame 
Some athletes take drugs in order to win at any cost 
Competitors are often selfish and rude 
They are not good role models for children 
All sports should be amateur 
Sports should be leisure activities rather than jobs 
People should do sporting activities for enjoyment and health reasons 
Taking part is more important than winning 
Arguments for Professional Sport 
Professional sports are the same as any other business 
Many people are employed in the sports industry 
People should be able to use their talents to earn a salary 
Sports stars entertain millions of people 
Money is necessary to improve facilities and train athletes 
The level of professional sport is much higher than that of amateur sport 
Arguments for Competitive Sport 
Competition is a natural instinct in humans 
In daily life we compete to get jobs or the highest grades 
Sports are a safe form of competition 
Competition is healthy because it pushes us to give our best 
Competitors and fans can release energy and aggression 
Supporters of teams feel a sense of belonging to a community