The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015

wider implications larger effects
national unity bringing a country together
entire country whole nation
telecasts TV broadcasts
rooting wanting to win
divisive domestic disputes dividing arguments in a country
temporarily not permanent
focuses on directed towards
progress moving forward
much of this a lot of
specialised sports facilities just for doing sports
best competitors strongest athletes
a select few some of
majority most of
limited part small piece of
federal budget money the government has to spend
cover essential areas have money for important parts
diverted towards sent in the direction of
world-class athletes best sports people
to some extent to a degree
waste not used well
cuts into takes away from
inner city youths kids living in the city
lack access can’t go to
identified pinpointed
one of the factors one element
poverty to be inherited over generations families staying poor over time
direct send towards
wider broader
underserved don’t get enough
less tangible benefits not as concrete advantages
national cohesiveness brings a country together
on level overall
favours benefits
talented minority just some people with a lot of ability
resources money, time, etc.
allocated sent to
greater need more important for

On the one hand, proponents of this practice argues that it brings the nation together. The best examples of this relate to international competitions like summer and winter Olympic games.Today a number of developed countries including China and USA spend billions in building sport facilities for prospective Olympians and results in term of medals justify the expenditure.Thus,these countries have been well known for their achievements worldwide and this gives pride the people of the these countries.Morover,this trend of development has a positive impact on youngsters as they are motivated to attend sports choose to be a professional athletes.

11.Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees.Therefore,the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Agree