Ideas for IELTS: Sports Affecting Countries

The video discusses a common IELTS question about international sports and country relations. It suggests pivoting the response to focus on how sports impact people rather than politics, using anecdotes. The importance of a study plan with diverse resources is emphasized. Positive and negative examples of sports affecting international relations are provided, including the Christmas truce and Brussels 1985 incident. Viewers are encouraged to use personal examples in their responses.

What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of international sports on politics?

• They think sports have no impact on politics.

• They believe sports significantly change political relations.

• They are unsure about the impact of sports on politics.

• They believe sports negatively impact political relations.

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for having interesting ideas in IELTS speaking?

• Reading and listening widely

• Watching sports events

• Memorizing common questions

• Practicing speaking daily

What historical event is mentioned as a positive example of sports impacting international relations?

• The 1985 European Cup final

• The 1936 Berlin Olympics

• The Christmas truce during World War I

• The 2008 Beijing Olympics

What negative example of sports impacting international relations is discussed?

• The 1985 European Cup final violence

• The 2010 World Cup riots

• The 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing

• The 2004 Athens Olympics protests

What does the speaker encourage students to use when discussing sports and international relations?

• Statistics from sports events

• Historical sports records

• Quotes from famous athletes

• Examples from their own country