Unlocking
Word Meanings
Read
the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. average (n.) [av-er-ij, av-rij] – refers to a
usual or common amount
Example: I spend $5 a day on
an average.
2. surpass (v.) [ser-pas, -pahs] – to exceed in
amount or achievement
Example: She surpassed the fastest runner in the
marathon.
3. trend (n.) [trend] – a general
direction in which something tends to move
Example: The economy is
following an upward trend.
4. wage (n.) [weyj] – payment that
someone receives for his work or services
Example: Nurses abroad earn
better wages.
Article
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the text below.
In a report, players of the Spanish football teams Barcelona and
Real Madrid are paid an average of more than $7 million
annually.
The said teams surpassed the New York Yankees who are paid an average
of $6.8million.
In UK, Chelsea footballers are coming in at 6th spot in the pay
scale receiving the highest pay.
Also included on the line up for the best-paid football teams
are Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal which are all
under the best-paying football league worldwide, Premiere League.
Meanwhile, taking the fourth and the fifth place are basketball
teams Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic under the National Basketball
Association (NBA).
Considering the common trend wherein basketball and baseball players are
known to receive the biggest salaries, the European football players are now
continuously catching up.
However, the constant wage increase may result to changes with new rules
by Uefa, the European football’s governing department.
In a yearly study done by Deloitte accountants, Real Madrid has
been on the top of the richest football teams for six years straight now. The
study done was based on a daily income from football business.
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Discussion
Enjoy
a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion
A
·
Why
do you think are sports teams paid big amount of wages?
·
If
you were to be a sports player, what sport would you play?
Discussion B
·
What do you think should be the basis of the
wages in sport?
·
Do you think sports teams should still
receive a big amount of wages even if they lose in games/matches? Explain your
answer.
