Useful Phrases

My first argument
Sport is a great way to stay Sport makes people
START fit and healthy. too competitive.
is…
In my opinion
I strongly believe
that…
I agree/disagree
Sports stars are bad role models Sport stars are getting I definitely think
for young people to follow. younger and younger. that…
I suppose that…
Actually

MISS
Sport today is about money rather A Sport is only for
than taking part. TURN ambitious people.

Sportsmen have health Only men must watch The Olympic Games are a
problems when they get older. football. waste of money.

MISS
Child sport stars don’t Nowadays professional A
have a normal childhood. sport is too commercial. TURN

Professional wrestling is just MISS Most professional bodybuilders take

a show. A some steroids.
TURN

Everybody should practice sports Sport teaches us

Golf is for old people.
at least half an hour a day. teamwork.

Gymnastics is only Many coaches are MISS Expensive sports

for girls. unfair. A are only for the rich.
TURN

Sport helps people to become more Sport is not for Intellectual activity is better and
organized and better disciplined. lazy people. more important than physical one.

START
Sport influences personality Every woman must keep her
AGAIN in a bad way. body in a good shape.

Children who play/do some sports Playing football is easier than

get better marks at school. playing hockey. FINISH