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    The document provides an outline for a 120-180 word essay arguing that people should take part in sport for reasons other than simply winning. It includes an introduction stating the topic and opinion, three body paragraphs with viewpoints and examples, and a conclusion restating the opinion. The first paragraph gives reasons like health benefits. The second discusses learning teamwork and sportsmanship. The third addresses the opposing view that winning teaches competitiveness, but notes this shouldn't be the main focus.

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    The document provides an outline for a 120-180 word essay arguing that people should take part in sport for reasons other than simply winning. It includes an introduction stating the topic and opinion, three body paragraphs with viewpoints and examples, and a conclusion restating the opinion. The first paragraph gives reasons like health benefits. The second discusses learning teamwork and sportsmanship. The third addresses the opposing view that winning teaches competitiveness, but notes this shouldn't be the main focus.

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    The document provides an outline for a 120-180 word essay arguing that people should take part in sport for reasons other than simply winning. It includes an introduction stating the topic and opinion, three body paragraphs with viewpoints and examples, and a conclusion restating the opinion. The first paragraph gives reasons like health benefits. The second discusses learning teamwork and sportsmanship. The third addresses the opposing view that winning teaches competitiveness, but notes this shouldn't be the main focus.

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    Composition 25

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    Fani Vaxevanopoulou
    The document provides an outline for a 120-180 word essay arguing that people should take part in sport for reasons other than simply winning. It includes an introduction stating the topic and opinion, three body paragraphs with viewpoints and examples, and a conclusion restating the opinion. The first paragraph gives reasons like health benefits. The second discusses learning teamwork and sportsmanship. The third addresses the opposing view that winning teaches competitiveness, but notes this shouldn't be the main focus.

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    Composition 25 Eclass

    Miss Fani

    Topic: People should only take part in sport in order to win. Write an essay for your teacher giving
    your opinion on the topic (120-180 words).

    Useful Vocabulary: On Screen page 111 and Language Bank page 31

    Introduction: State the topic and your opinion

    Some people believe/ It is believed that people should take part in sport in order to win. In my
    opinion/It is my (firm) belief, there are many reasons to take part in sport other than simply to win/
    I believe that winning in sports is not everything.

    Main Body

    Para 1: First viewpoint and examples/ reasons

    To start with/To begin/ Firstly, the most important reason for playing sport is to stay fit and be
    mentally and physically healthy. Physical activity helps control weight/ combats health conditions and
    diseases/improves mood/ boosts energy/promotes better sleep/Exercise stimulates brain growth/
    Playing a sport requires thinking and that keeps your mind sharp and alert./ For instance, people who
    do not exercise have problems with weight and illness.

    Para 2: Second viewpoint and examples/ reasons

    Furthermore/ Moreover/ In addition, the whole point of sport is to learn teamwork and
    sportsmanship. In sports, individuals learn to rely on each other and motivate one another to
    accomplish a common goal./Through team sports, you learn to cooperate with other people/ you learn
    to work together towards a common goal despite personal differences/ you learn to get along with
    various characters and to work with the others to get the best result/ being an effective member of
    a team requires cooperation, listening skills and a sense of responsibility/ Teammates may bond and
    develop friendships with one another/ Through shared experiences, they are able to understand and
    connect with their teammates.

    Para 3: Opposing viewpoint and reasons/ examples

    On the other hand/ However, some people argue that aiming to win teaches a person about
    competitiveness. This means that in order to be successful in today’s world you need to be
    competitive. They forget, however, that this is not the main point of sport./Some people may argue
    that victory should be the main focus in sports. This will enable someone to improve beyond his/her
    perceived limits/ push his/her limits and ensure their optimal performance./ winning boosts
    somebody’s self-confidence/winning aids the process of learning/it allows the players to know what
    their opponents’ flaws are/advantages and disadvantages.
    Conclusion: Restate opinion

    All in all/To conclude/ To sum up/ All things considered, I personally believe that sport is about
    participating more than winning. Sport is about developing social skills and staying fit and healthy/
    Sport is about having fun and chilling out with our friends/People should not be pressured to win,
    because in this way they develop competitiveness and rivalry.

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