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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Community

Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.

Large international events such as the Olympic Games are hosted by different cities around the world. Do the advantages of hosting such events outweigh the disadvantages for the host city?

Examiner focus: Legacy infrastructure versus cost overruns and displacement — the verdict turns on what remains afterwards.

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IELTS GT Task 2 Essay: Advantages Disadvantages — Community Practice Prompt