I don’t know how to handle this English question and need guidance.

1: Prepare a typed, MLA format response of 2-3 paragraphs to the following statement:
The Olympic Games should be abolished because the competition places a premium on winning. Support your opinion with facts and examples. Utilize appropriate citations.

2: From the two readings above, what is similar about how these texts present their argument? What types of evidence does each use? Which author did the better job? And why?