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(4)Movies about sports have generated millions of dollars at the box office and become cultural phenomena in their own right. The Blind Side, about an adopted child who went on to become an NFL player, generated $256 million, and Adam Sandler's flick. The Waterboy grossed $161.5 million. Talladega Nights, a comedic take on NASCAR, generated $148.2 million, and the list goes on.
The cultural impact of sports movies is arguably even greater than the economic impact due to the fact that people can relate to it easily. What American who has visited the City of Brotherly Love has not taken the chance to run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to personally experience the triumph of Rocky. And who does not know the references from Karate Kid of "wax on, wax off"? Name a sport you love, and there is an iconic movie that has elevated its cultural influence - from Bull Durham (baseball) and Caddyshack (golf) to The Mighty Ducks (hockey) and Warrior (UFC).
Indeed, sports are far more than just a game. The professionals running sports organizations and programs behind the scenes are key contributors to the importance of sports in society. As once stated by Abby Wambach You must not only have "competitiveness" but ability, regardless of the circumstance you face, to never quit." Its not only enough to have strong desire to win but we should also be strong with all the challenges we face.
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1) According to paragraph 1.which sports player/s supported the equal treatment for all sports players without any discrimination about gender ?
A. Indy 500
B. Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova
C. Jackie Robinson
D. Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson
2) According to paragraph 2, what is the effect of sports to society nowadays?
A. it is against new programs like the #MeToo movement and some unfair cultural practices
B. it supports police brutality against African Americans
C. it starts to fix some problems regarding some unfair cultural practices
D. it supports keeping the same positive cultural practices and cultural attitude shifts related to sports
3) According to paragraph 2. which statement is false?
A. Sports fans love buying NFL jerseys
B. Sports players from the past day earned more
C. The sports market in America has risen up
D. Media rights deals will become the biggest economic earner
4) According to paragraph 3. which option IS NOT the best way countries earn money from sports ?
A. Gambling B. Casinos
C. restaurants and hotels D. private sports stadiums
5) According to paragraph 3. what is the meaning of the underlined word "valuable"
A. Ardent
