English 9 · Unit 7: Competition · Cambridge Global English Stage 9

Questions

1. 1. They deserve to be paid a high salary ____ they train a lot and it takes many years for them to reach such a high level in their sport.

   • such as
   • because
   • First
   • Second
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2. 2. Footballers shouldn't be paid more than essential key workers ____ doctors and surgeons.

   • First
   • In addition
   • such as
   • Second
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3. 3. They deserve high salaries, for two reasons. ____, they provide entertainment for millions of people.

   • Second
   • In addition
   • On the other hand
   • First
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4. 4. ____, they are role models for young people.

   • Second
   • On the other hand
   • First
   • however
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5. 5. Footballers who get high salaries don't always use their money wisely. ____, they sometimes spend money on silly things.

   • In conclusion
   • On the other hand
   • In addition
   • however
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6. 6. Some people think that more money should be given to help young people in the sport. ____, the money is paid by team owners and clubs and it's up to them how they spend it.

   • In conclusion
   • because
   • On the other hand
   • First
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7. 7. Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. ____, some people disagree with the fact that top footballers are paid extremely high salaries.

   • such as
   • because
   • First
   • However
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8. 8. ____, I think that there are more arguments against paying such high salaries to footballers.

   • First
   • because
   • such as
   • In conclusion
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9. 9. 'They deserve to be paid a high salary because they train a lot and it takes many years for them to reach such a high level in their sport.' Is this an argument for (F) or against (A) high salaries?

   • for (F)
   • against (A)
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10. 10. 'Footballers shouldn't be paid more than essential key workers.' Is this an argument for (F) or against (A)?

    • against (A)
    • for (F)
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11. 11. 'They deserve high salaries, for two reasons.' Is this an argument for (F) or against (A) high salaries?

    • against (A)
    • for (F)
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12. 12. 'Footballers who get high salaries don't always use their money wisely. In addition, they sometimes spend money on silly things.' Is this an argument for (F) or against (A) high salaries?

    • against (A)
    • for (F)
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13. 13. Which sentence is from the introduction?

    • They deserve high salaries, for two reasons.
    • In conclusion, I think that there are more arguments against.
    • Football is one of the most popular sports in the world.
    • Footballers who get high salaries don't always use their money wisely.
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14. 14. Which sentence is from the conclusion?

    • In conclusion, I think that there are more arguments against paying such high salaries to footballers.
    • Football is one of the most popular sports in the world.
    • They deserve high salaries, for two reasons.
    • Footballers shouldn't be paid more than essential key workers such as doctors and surgeons.
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