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How much does Brad's soccer shirt cost?
Answer: It costs 85 dollars.
Where do many factory workers make sports shirts?
Answer: They make them in clothing factories.
What does LeBron James do with some of his money?
Answer: He helps educate children and supports charities.
Why is it becoming difficult for Brad's parents to buy him new sports equipment?
Answer: Because sports equipment and clothing are becoming more expensive every season.
Why don't many factory workers earn enough money, even though they make thousands of shirts?
Answer: Because only a small part of the money from each shirt goes to the workers, so they are underpaid and often overworked.
How do sports companies encourage fans to buy expensive products?
Answer: They use famous athletes in advertising and know that fans want to wear the same products as their sports heroes.
Do you think sports stars should earn so much money? Why or why not?
Suggested answers: Students' own answers. They should provide reasons and examples.
Who do you think are the real winners and losers in the sports industry? Explain your opinion.
Suggested answers: Students may say that companies and athletes are winners, while factory workers and some fans are losers. Accept any well-supported answer.
Would you pay a lot of money for branded sportswear? Why or why not?
Suggested answers: Students' own answers with justification.