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    READING TO LEARN
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  • 1/ What sports merchandise does Brad get every season? Are they expensive?
    He gets a new pair of shoes and a new shirt every season. Yes, they are.
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  • 2/ Why does Brad want to get those types of sports merchandise?
    Because his favorite soccer heroes advertise the same expensive sports merchandise.
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  • 3/ How many shirts can be made by a worker in the factory in 1 hour?
    Over 100 shirts can be made in a hour.
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  • 4/ What happens if a worker makes a mistake?
    They have to remake the shirt for no extra pay.
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  • 5/ How much does a worker earn for 1 shirt?
    Only a few cents go to the factory worker.
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  • 6/ Where does all the money from branded sportswear go?
    to advertising, prize money, and players' salaries
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  • 7/ How much has top soccer players’ pay risen in the past 20 years?
    Top soccer players’ pay has risen an astronomical 1,500% in the past 20 years.
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  • 8/ What helps pay for these inflated earnings (an an astronomical 1,500% rise)?
    expensive sports merchandise and game tickets
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  • 9/ How did LeBron James use his wealth and influence in positive ways?
    He used his earnings to help educate children and support anti-racist organization.
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  • 10/ How does Martina Hingis use her wealth and influence in positive ways?
    She is an ambassador for Right to Play.
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  • 11/ Why may some people wrongly associate junk food and sugary drinks with sports and a healthy lifestyle?
    Because other athletes earn million promoting products such as junk food and sugary drinks.
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