Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in

sports which are played in teams, like football, while other

people think that taking part in individual sports, like
tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion
Team sports / games requiring teamwork
Take part in/ participate in/ join/ play/ do/ compete
Leader /leadership – cooperation - collaboration skills/ work together towards… -
to achieve/ accomplish
Common goals/targets

People/ Participants/ Players/ Members/ Individual

Individual/solo sports
Develop Independent thinking/ competence – determination – concentration/ self-
confidence

1. People believe in the benefits of team sports according to their beneficial

affects.
- develop various useful skills : teamwork, …. E.g.
- communicate effectively: ??? work together negotiate/ persuade/ listen
(ability)/ sacrifice themselves to achieve common goals
- succeed in future jobs
 these skills cannot be learned in individual sports

2. individual sports bring players more advantages

- develop various useful skills: …. + E.g
- enhance self-confidence: -> well aware that …
 unique in individual compared with team sports