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Dec 2020
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101. Do the Advantages of Sports Celebri...

LILIE KING
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Today, it is common to see famous sportspeople advertising sports products. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

 

sports celebrities

sports personalities

famous sports stars/players 

well-known athletes

 

promote

 

sports gear/equipment

 

compulsive buying behavior

 

product endorsements from sports personalities

 

sports fans/lovers/enthusiasts

 

get into debt

 

boost/increase sales

 

spokespeople

 

at the top of their game

 

raving fans

athletic ability

 

swimming enthusiasts

TYR suits 

 

nationwide

worldwide

Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/many-famous-sports-players-advertise-sports-products/

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