Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
As a result
of constant media attention, sports
professionals in my country have become stars
and celebrities, and those at the top are paid huge salaries
. Just like movie stars
, they live extravagant lifestyles with huge houses and cars. Many people find their rewards unfair, especially when comparing these super salaries
with those of top surgeons or
research scientists, or even leading politicians who have the responsibility of governing the country. Correct word choice
apply
However
, sports
salaries
are not determined by considering the contribution to society a person makes, or the level of responsibility he or she holds. Instead
, they reflect the public popularity of sport
in general and the level of public support that successful Fix the agreement mistake
sports
stars
can generate. So the notion of ‘fairness’ is not the issue. Those who feel that sports
stars
’ salaries
are justified might argue that the number of professionals with real talent are
very few, and the money is a recognition of the skills and dedication a person needs to be successful. Competition is constant and a player is tested every time they perform in their relatively short career. The pressure from the media is intense and there is little privacy out of the spotlight. So all of these factors may justify the huge earnings. Personally, I think that the amount of money Change the verb form
is
such
sports
stars
make is more justified than the huge earnings of movie stars
, but at the same time, it indicates that our society places more value on sport
than on more essential professions and achievements.Fix the agreement mistake
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