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Pro Athelete's Pay

Reading Assignment Page 27

P27

1.I don't agree with either of the arguments.

I think everyone has their own job; it's not that easy to judge whether they are worth or not worth their salaries.

2. Yes, I think pro atheletes make too much money because they make millions of dollars for team owners.

3.Yes, money paid should match work done, but I think firefighters should not earn more than a business person, because businesspersons can develop the ecomony,and make a profit that benefits everyone.

P29

1.Yes,I would like to go to Mount Everest.I want to see the beautiful view and enjoy my life.

2. I will never try extreme sports. Because it's too dangerous,I won’t go there; I have responsibilities to my family and friends.

3I don’t think only Americans enjoy extreme sports.I don’t know who does extreme sports;Maybe the person who likes extreme sports is very rich or maybe bored with modern life.

P31

1.Swimming is my favorite Olympic sport.

2.Women are allowed to compete in the modern games, and this would be most surprising to the ancient Greeks.

3.Yes, it's important for the Olympic Games to continue.

It's highlights cooperative athletics,and people from different countries can learn about each other very well.