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IELTS Writing Practice: Some people believe that extreme sports like skydiving and skiing are too dangerous and should therefore be prohibited. Do you agree or disagree with this belief?
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1. Xây dựng ý tưởng

 

Đề bài

Some people believe that extreme sports like skydiving and skiing are too dangerous and should therefore be prohibited. Do you agree or disagree with this belief? Explain your viewpoint with reasons and include appropriate examples based on your knowledge or experiences.

Dạng bài

Agree or disagree essay

Xác định chủ đề và luận điểm

Topic: Extreme Sports and Personal Freedom

 

Luận điểm 1: Reasons for supporting prohibition

Serious injury risks: nguy cơ chấn thương nghiêm trọng

Public safety concerns: lo ngại về an toàn cộng đồng

Medical emergency costs: chi phí cấp cứu y tế

Government liability: trách nhiệm pháp lý của chính phủ

Inexperienced participants: người tham gia thiếu kinh nghiệm

Permanent physical damage: tổn thương thể chất lâu dài

Risky environmental conditions: điều kiện môi trường nguy hiểm

 

Luận điểm 2: Reasons for allowing extreme sports

Personal freedom: quyền tự do cá nhân

Mental resilience: khả năng chịu áp lực tinh thần

Physical fitness development: phát triển thể lực

Risk management skills: kỹ năng quản lý rủi ro

Tourism and local economies: du lịch và kinh tế địa phương

Professional athletic careers: sự nghiệp thể thao chuyên nghiệp

Personal achievement: thành tựu cá nhân

 

Triển khai ý tưởng

 

Position 1

Although extreme sports involve undeniable risks, I strongly believe they should remain legal because individuals have the right to make informed decisions about recreational activities.

→ Mặc dù các môn thể thao mạo hiểm chứa đựng rủi ro không thể phủ nhận, tôi hoàn toàn tin rằng chúng nên được hợp pháp vì mỗi cá nhân có quyền đưa ra quyết định có hiểu biết về các hoạt động giải trí.

Ví dụ:

Certified skydiving schools

Professional ski resorts

 

Position 2

While personal freedom is important, governments may need to impose restrictions on extremely dangerous sports to protect public health and reduce preventable accidents.

→ Mặc dù quyền tự do cá nhân là quan trọng, chính phủ có thể cần áp dụng các hạn chế đối với những môn thể thao cực kỳ nguy hiểm để bảo vệ sức khỏe cộng đồng và giảm các tai nạn có thể phòng tránh.

Ví dụ:

Mandatory safety licenses

Restricted mountain zones

 


 

2. Lập dàn ý cho đề theo PEEL

 

Introduction

Paraphrase: some people argue that dangerous sports should be banned

Question: whether such activities should be prohibited

Thesis: despite safety risks, extreme sports should remain legal under proper regulation

 

Body Paragraph 1

Point: extreme sports offer physical, psychological, and economic benefits

Evidence: confidence building, fitness, professional careers, tourism revenue

Explanation: participants develop valuable life skills while local economies also benefit

Link: these activities create benefits beyond entertainment

 

Body Paragraph 2

Point: safety risks are real but can be managed effectively

Evidence: safety training, professional supervision, protective equipment, licensing systems

Explanation: regulation reduces risks without removing personal freedom

Link: responsible management is preferable to prohibition

Conclusion

Summary: extreme sports involve risks but also valuable benefits

Restate: regulation is more appropriate than banning these activities

 


 

3. Bài mẫu hoàn chỉnh

Some people argue that dangerous activities such as skydiving and skiing should be banned because of the serious risks they involve. Although these sports can undoubtedly be dangerous, I strongly disagree with the idea that they should be prohibited, as I believe proper regulation is a more effective solution than complete restriction.

One of the strongest arguments for allowing extreme sports is the value of personal freedom. Adults should have the right to make informed decisions about the activities they choose, provided they understand the possible consequences. In addition, participating in challenging sports often helps individuals develop greater mental resilience, confidence, and self-discipline. Many extreme sports also contribute to physical fitness development, as they require strength, endurance, and concentration. Furthermore, these activities teach valuable risk management skills, since participants must assess conditions, follow safety procedures, and make quick decisions under pressure. For many individuals, successfully completing such activities creates a strong sense of personal achievement.

Extreme sports also create economic and social benefits. In many regions, skiing resorts, climbing centers, and skydiving facilities attract tourists and support tourism and local economies. Some athletes even build successful professional athletic careers through these sports. Admittedly, the risks of serious injury risks and permanent physical damage cannot be ignored, particularly when inexperienced participants enter risky environmental conditions without adequate preparation. However, these dangers can be significantly reduced through professional instruction, strict licensing systems, protective equipment, and medical supervision. Governments should therefore focus on safety standards rather than imposing complete bans.

Overall, although extreme sports involve genuine risks, I firmly believe they should remain legal because they promote freedom, personal growth, and economic benefits when managed responsibly.

(Word count: 314)

 


 

4. Lexical Resources List

 

New Vocabulary

  1. personal freedom (noun phrase): quyền tự do cá nhân

    E.g. Democratic societies often place great value on personal freedom.

  2. mental resilience (noun phrase): khả năng chịu áp lực tinh thần

    E.g. Competitive sports can build mental resilience.

  3. physical fitness development (noun phrase): phát triển thể lực

    E.g. Outdoor activities support physical fitness development.

  4. risk management skills (noun phrase): kỹ năng quản lý rủi ro

    E.g. Leadership programs often teach risk management skills.

  5. personal achievement (noun phrase): thành tựu cá nhân

    E.g. Finishing a marathon can create a sense of personal achievement.

  6. tourism and local economies (noun phrase): du lịch và kinh tế địa phương

    E.g. Cultural festivals strengthen tourism and local economies.

  7. professional athletic careers (noun phrase): sự nghiệp thể thao chuyên nghiệp

    E.g. Some teenagers dream of professional athletic careers.

  8. serious injury risks (noun phrase): nguy cơ chấn thương nghiêm trọng

    E.g. Contact sports may involve serious injury risks.

  9. permanent physical damage (noun phrase): tổn thương thể chất lâu dài

    E.g. Poor safety standards may lead to permanent physical damage.

  10. risky environmental conditions (noun phrase): điều kiện môi trường nguy hiểm

    E.g. Climbers often face risky environmental conditions.

  11. informed decisions (noun phrase): quyết định có hiểu biết

    E.g. Consumers should make informed decisions before investing.

  12. self-discipline (noun phrase): tính kỷ luật bản thân

    E.g. Academic success requires strong self-discipline.

  13. under pressure (adverbial phrase): dưới áp lực

    E.g. Pilots must make accurate decisions under pressure.

  14. economic and social benefits (noun phrase): lợi ích kinh tế và xã hội

    E.g. Tourism often creates economic and social benefits.

  15. strict licensing systems (noun phrase): hệ thống cấp phép nghiêm ngặt

    E.g. Aviation relies on strict licensing systems.

  16. protective equipment (noun phrase): thiết bị bảo hộ

    E.g. Cyclists should always wear protective equipment.

  17. medical supervision (noun phrase): giám sát y tế

    E.g. High-risk procedures require medical supervision.

  18. safety standards (noun phrase): tiêu chuẩn an toàn

    E.g. Construction companies must follow safety standards.

  19. complete restriction (noun phrase): lệnh cấm hoàn toàn

    E.g. Some experts oppose complete restriction on recreational activities.

  20. managed responsibly (verb phrase): được quản lý một cách có trách nhiệm

    E.g. Natural resources should be managed responsibly.

 

Sentence Structures

1. Although + clause, I strongly disagree with + noun phrase, as + clause (dùng để nhượng bộ trước khi khẳng định quan điểm phản đối)

E.g. Although these sports can undoubtedly be dangerous, I strongly disagree with the idea that they should be prohibited, as I believe proper regulation is a more effective solution than complete restriction.

2. Adults should have the right to + verb, provided that + clause (dùng để bảo vệ quyền tự do cá nhân kèm điều kiện)

E.g. Adults should have the right to make informed decisions about the activities they choose, provided they understand the possible consequences.

3. Furthermore, + noun phrase + teach + adjective + noun phrase, since + clause (dùng để bổ sung lợi ích và giải thích)

E.g. Furthermore, these activities teach valuable risk management skills, since participants must assess conditions, follow safety procedures, and make quick decisions under pressure.

4. For many individuals, + gerund phrase + creates + noun phrase (dùng để mô tả tác động cá nhân)

E.g. For many individuals, successfully completing such activities creates a strong sense of personal achievement.

5. Admittedly, + noun phrase + cannot be ignored, particularly when + clause (dùng để nhượng bộ trước khi phản biện)

E.g. Admittedly, the risks of serious injury risks and permanent physical damage cannot be ignored, particularly when inexperienced participants enter risky environmental conditions without adequate preparation.

6. Governments should therefore focus on + noun phrase rather than + gerund phrase (dùng để đưa ra giải pháp thay thế)

E.g. Governments should therefore focus on safety standards rather than imposing complete bans.

 


 

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