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Write your prepared speech presentation of 500-word outline using the following template to
guide you.

Title: Advantages and Disadvantages of Sports

INTRODUCTION
I. Attention Grabber
Hello everyone,before I start my speech. Do you all know about Messi, Ronaldo, Mohammed
Salah or Neymar? I think you all know about them right? So who are they?
II. Introductory Remarks
Yes, they are the internationally renowned football star throughout the country. We go to
Indonesia though, Indonesians must recognize them. Similarly with other countries. My title
today is not about soccer but secret.
III. Reveal Topic
Today I got a title about Advantages and Disadvantages of Sports.
IV. Preview
Sports is an initiative to foster community interest in sports from primary schools. This is
evidenced by the activities of One Student One Sports and sports day organized by the
Ministry of Education Malaysia.

Let’s start with advantages of sports and please give me full attention.

BODY
1. Advantages of Sports

A. Healthy Heart
i. Helps lower the risk of heart attacks. When we are playing something, it
will cause the heart to pump more blood. Your heart becomes more efficient
so you are safe from a heart attack.

B. Weight management

i. Not too fat and obesity which causes difficulty in moving and doing light
fitness.
ii. Not too tired and free from any harmful illness.

C. Reduce stress

i. A natural way to loosen up and let go of stress.

ii. Can add oxygen in the body. When oxygen suffers, you will not easily fain.

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D. Discipline

i. Individuals who want to succeed in the field of sports must have high
discipline and be able to control themselves to comply with the rules set.
ii. Builds self-confidence. It also teaches us about teamwork, success in life
and goal building .
Now let me tell you the negative effect of sports.
2. Disadvantages of Sports

A. Injuries

i. Easy happen to children and those who are weak involved in violent games
like football, ragby and taekwondo.
ii. Causes mild injury, bruise or fracture, brain injury and loss of hearing or
eyesight.
iii. If not treated immediately, it is easy to risk to die.

B. Sleep Issues

i. Cannot manage time with perfect. This is because it is necessary to

practice at night. Example, sometimes we are ready to sleep early after
tired of practicing in the evening but have to practice at night.
ii. Pressure can come from parents, coaches and friends. This can cause
emotional disturbances and lead many athletes to destructive behaviors
such as drug and alcohol abuse.

C. Expense

i. here can be lots of hidden expenses when participating in sports such as

clothing, club fees and equipment can all drain your finances over time.
ii. Futhermore, competitions out of town can result in large transport and hotel
costs.
So, I will finalise my speech by summarise the pros and cons of sports.

CONCLUSION
I. Summary of Main Points
In conclusion, sports is a part of our lives even though there are some disadvantages. As the
Arab proverb says that "a healthy mind on a healthy body", the key to getting a healthy body
is by exercising.

II. Concluding Remarks

I hope we can practice it. Do exercise 3 times a week to stay fit. So let us be healthy and not
underestimated by those who like to laugh at our weight.

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