The Olympic Games are one of the best examples which prove how sporting events can bring nations together, at least (temporarily). From ancient History, when Greeks and Romans would interrupt battles to (participate) in the games, to the more recent international disputes, when athletes from Palestine and Israel would forget their differences, compete pacifically and even embrace each other after an event. Moreover, these popular events have called the world’s attention to the terrible consequences of wars; thus some leaders have tried to accept agreements to end their (dispute) and live peacefully. Similarly, international sporting events show benefits in some developing countries which live in a daily internal civil war. For example, Brazil has a high rate of unemployment, lack of education, hunger, crime, (poverty) and corruption which leads to an (immense) embarrassment of being Brazilian and a low (self-esteem). However, when the Football World Cup starts, the Brazilian squad, which is considered the best team in the world, (provokes) an amazing feeling of pride in their country. Most people seem to forget all their problems and even the criminal activity decreases. They paint roads with the national colors, use wear the Brazilian team shirt and buy national flags. Moreover, the (competition) brings families and neighbors together and even rival gangs watch the games and celebrate peacefully. In conclusion, popular sporting events play an important role in decreasing international (tensions) and liberating patriotic feelings as History has shown. This is a great essay, the ideas, language, structure of paragraphs and sentences, grammar show high level of English. In my opinion it is Band 8. Keep up the good work.
