研一英语教学课件：Lesson 7, Part 2 .pptx

Lesson 7, Part 2:Sport in america and britainDo we give athletes too much importance in society?(Grammar note: “too” vs “very” – they are not the same!)“What People Earn”(For more info, see: /387423/jerylbrunner/what-people-earn-2015-more-everyday-americans-share-their-salaries/#gallery_387423-9/387423/jerylbrunner/what-people-earn-2015-more-everyday-americans-share-their-salaries/#gallery_387423-9). Note: Cost of LivingWe are going to look at some average salaries in the United States, but it is important to remember that the cost of living in America is much higher than it is in China.High School TeacherThe average annual salary for a high school teacher in the United States is $57,770.(Average salaries from this website: /careers/).Garbage CollectorThe average annual salary for a garbage collector in the United States is $35,280. Lebron JamesIn 2016, Lebron James’ salary was around $24,000,000.…and that’s just his salary from basketball – that’s not including advertisements and other endorsements!Police OfficerThe average police officer’s annual salary in America is $58,720.Bus DriverThe average bus driver’s annual salary in America is $38,750.Lionel MessiIn 2016, Lionel Messi earned $53,400,000 just from football (not including endorsements).Who was the highest paid athlete in 2016?Cristiano RonaldoIn 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo earned $56,000,000 from football and another $32,000,000 from endorsements—for a total of $88,000,000.More info on the world’s highest paid athletes for 2016 here: /sites/forbespr/2016/06/08/forbes-releases-the-worlds-highest-paid-athletes-list-2016/#34e3c6991bb9/sites/forbespr/2016/06/08/forbes-releases-the-worlds-highest-paid-athletes-list-2016/#34e3c6991bb9 Floyd MayweatherBack in 2015, Floyd Mayweather earned a total of more than $300,000,000 (including endorsements)!!!So are athletes worth all this money?Is their contribution to society really worth that much?Cultural NoteIn America and some other countries, ones salary is considered to