The Argument About Greyhound Racing in England

Introduction

People in England are arguing about greyhound racing. Some people want to stop the sport. Others want it to stay.

Main Body

Greyhound racing is a sport with fast dogs. Scotland and Wales stopped this sport. But England still allows it. MP Hannah Spencer says the sport is bad for dogs. Many dogs get hurt or die. She says dogs feel scared and sad. The government says the sport is good. They say it gives jobs to 5,400 people. It also makes a lot of money for the country. Some people think the government likes the sport because gambling companies give them money. These companies give a lot of money to the Labour Party. Some people also talk about horse racing. They say horses die in races. They want to talk about if these sports are right or wrong.

Conclusion

The government will not stop greyhound racing now. They say it helps the economy. But some people still disagree.

Vocabulary Learning

allows
To let someone do something允許
Example:England still allows it.
arguing
To speak angrily with someone because you disagree爭論
Example:People in England are arguing about greyhound racing.
disagree
To have a different opinion不同意
Example:But some people still disagree.
economy
The system of how a country makes and spends money經濟
Example:They say it helps the economy.
gambling
Playing a game of chance for money賭博
Example:Gambling companies give them money.