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IELTS Essay: Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but n...

Prompt

Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average people. Is this a positive or negative development?

#sports investment#elite athletics#public participation#inequality#excellence vs equity#resource allocation

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues it increases inequality; Band 9 examines whether elite success inspires investment in grassroots later, acknowledges both inequality and potential talent-pipeline benefits, and evaluates using broader social mobility metrics

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Key concepts in this essay

equity vs meritocracy
economic inequality amplification
inspiration and aspiration effects
opportunity gaps
national pride and soft power

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating 'positive/negative' development as simple yes/no rather than examining whom benefits and costs
Not considering that specialized elite facilities may not preclude grassroots investment (false dichotomy)
Ignoring that elite success can inspire grassroots participation, creating positive feedback loops

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