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  • Name a job mentioned in the text that helps society more than sports.
    Teacher
    Athlete
    Referee
    Coach
  • Should sports salaries be limited?
    Answers may vary
  • Sports stars have exceptional skills.
    True
    False
  • I’m long thin and help you move across the snow. What am I?
    Skiing
  • Pro or Con: Athletes earn more than life-saving workers.
    Con
    Pro
  • I’m made of leather and you can throw me or carry me into the end zone. What am I?
    American football
  • What is one benefit of paying athletes less?
    Answers may vary
  • If sports stars earned the same as teachers what might happen?
    ..
  • I’m not a shoe but I help you run faster on the track. What am I?
    Athletics (running)
  • Why might sports stars need to earn more money early in life?
    They have short careers
    They like big houses
    They travel a lot
    They have more fans
  • If you could be any famous sports star who would you be?
    ...
  • Would you rather be famous for sports or science? Why?
    Answers may vary
  • Pro or Con: Athletes bring entertainment to millions.
    Pro
    Con
  • I am round I can bounce and you can shoot me into a hoop. What am I?
    Basketball
  • Athletes often have long careers.
    True
    False
  • Why do some people think sports stars earn too much?
    They work all day
    They build schools
    Sports are just games
    They save lives
  • Many people believe sports stars are paid too much.
    True
    False
  • Police officers usually earn more than athletes.
    False
    True
  • Pro or Con: Sports are not essential to survival.
    Con
    Pro
  • Sports are important for society in the same way as doctors and police.
    True
    False
  • Pro or Con: Big salaries encourage young people to play sports.
    Pro
    Con
  • Pro or Con: Athletes have short careers.
    Pro
    Con
  • Why do some athletes struggle after retirement?
    They may not have much education
    They lose their skills
    They move countries
    They get too tired
  • I’m hit with a bat but I’m not hurt. I can also be caught. What am I?
    Baseball