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IELTS Essay: Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports

Prompt

In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue?

#doping_in_sports#performance_enhancement#athlete_health#competitive_integrity#anti_doping_policy

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 describes health consequences and enforcement measures; Band 9 proposes systemic solutions addressing why athletes dope and how to create accountability without harming legitimate athletes.

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Key concepts in this essay

physiological and psychological health risks
competitive fairness and integrity
systemic pressures in elite sports
testing accuracy and due process
holistic athlete support systems

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Listing consequences and measures separately without linking them to coherent anti-doping strategy
Failing to address root causes like pressure to win and inadequate athlete support
Overlooking the complexity of distinguishing permissible from forbidden substances

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