Some people think Olympic Games is an exciting event which can bring nations together. Other people think Olympic Games is a way for people to waste money that could be used for other events. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
题目来源：2022年7月16日大陆雅思大作文
1、题目大意
有些人认为奥运会是一项激动人心的活动可以使各国团结在一起。其他人认为奥运会是人们浪费钱的一种方式，这些钱本来可以用于其他项目。讨论双方观点并给出自己的观点。
2、思路解析
这是一道双边类的大作文，讨论的是奥运会有意义还是浪费钱。双边类的题目，需要对每个观点分别表达同意或反对，最终的结论就是我的立场，可以是中立（双方都同意或都反对），也可以是单边支持某一方立场。这道题目其实很紧跟时事，如果大家有关注伦敦、里约和东京奥运会的财政情况都会发现“预算大幅超支”和“收不抵支带来的亏损”这两个问题。审题时注意题目中两个限定观点“bring nations together”和“waste money”，论证时需要围绕这两个点展开。下面月半鸭和大家一起来看下具体观点。
首先来看前者观点。
一是奥运会确实为不同国家的人们之间的交流提供平台和机会。作为全球最盛大的国际赛事之一，奥运会吸引到了尽可能多的国家运动员前来参与，在此期间他们可以相互了解、共同竞技，有机会增进双方友谊。同时对于领导人来说，奥运会也是为数不多的非正式沟通场合，可以用来交换信息或建立联系。
二是奥运会是一个让各国人民感受到不同文化的机会。不同的举办国往往会在举办奥运会的过程中融入自己独有的元素，运动员可以实地感受并在社交媒体上进行分享。其他国家的人们也可以通过媒体平台或实地旅游感受到东道主的文化特色。对于获得金牌的运动员和国家来说，也是一个展现自己的机会，可以吸引更多人去了解自己国家甚至其背后文化特色。
然后来看花费的问题。
首先举办奥运会确实需要花费大量的费用。举办国为了奥运会的顺利举办往往需要建造或翻新许多设施，包括机场、道路、各种体育馆以及运动员宿舍等等。同时，维系整个奥运会正常运作所需投入的人力和物力也是一笔巨大的开销。对于，参赛国而言，保障运动员顺利参赛所需花费的交通、人员保障等费用也是一笔不小的开销。这些钱确实可以投入更多民生项目中，比如修建更多学校、医院等来改善当地居民的生活，特别是对于一些欠发达的地区而言。
但是，考虑到收入和长久利益而言，这些钱并不一定是浪费的。一方面，为了奥运会新修建的交通设施或体育场馆，在比赛结束后依旧可以开放给民众使用，起到改善民生的作用。另一方面，奥运本身也会为举办国带来不少的收入。举办方可以通过售卖广告赞助权、门票、电视转播权、周边等来获得收入，奥运会举办时也能吸引大量游客，带动当地的旅游业发展，提升当地旅游收入。因此，经营得当的情况下，举办奥运会甚至能够带来盈利。
3、提纲
4、高分范文示例
In some viewpoints, the Olympics serve as a platform for bringing different nations together, while in others, the Olympics are nothing more than a waste of money that could be put toward solving more pressing problems. The Olympic Games, from my perspective, are not a waste of money and contribute significantly to the unity of nations around the world, despite a large amount of money being spent on them.
Several communities consider the affairs a waste of funds. A noticeable reason is that contributing to Olympic Games might be a financial burden for some underdeveloped countries. As a participating country, a massive amount of money is required to spend on the food, transportation and accommodation of the sportspersons taking part in the competition. The worst scenario is when an underdeveloped country hosts the event when citizens are in a poor living condition, Hosting Olympics might cost a great deal of the nation's annual income and leave the citizens in poorer conditions, when in fact the money could be spent on improving their lives. In one respect, the Olympic Committee should consider the financial situation of the host country to prevent such a situation; in another respect, the money invested in Olympics Games will lead to certain economic benefits for most countries. To illustrate, during the Games, the government can generate revenue through selling global television broadcasting rights, sponsor investments, ticket selling and Olympic souvenirs; after the Games, the arenas can be used as infrastructure to improve the quality of life of the residents and provide them with convenience in life.
Others, however, view the Olympics as a forum for strengthening bonds and brotherhood among people around the world. Firstly, the Olympic Games provides an opportunity for the participating countries to interact and establish a relationship. As opposed to official global events held in meeting rooms, the Olympic Games provides one of the few informal and free environment for players and leaders from different countries to exchange ideas and views. Additionally, it serves as a platform for cultural exchange. During the competition, athletes have the opportunity to experience the culture and traditions of the host country firsthand, and by sharing these on social media, people around the world can also get a taste of the most authentic culture around.
Overall, despite a large outlay of funds to organize the event, most costs can be recovered in various ways, and the Olympics still serve as a catalyst for global harmony and unity.
5、相关词汇和语法结构
Financial burden: 经济负担
Economic benefit: 经济效益
interact and establish a relationship: 互动并建立关系
cultural exchange: 文化交流
