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10 EDIT. Read the answers to an online survey. Then find and correct six more errors with
modals and other similar expressions of advisability and expectation.

Survey: Are Sports Out of Control?

This month’s online survey was about the state of modern sports. Here are some of

the replies we received to our questions.
1. Should top athletes to earn millions of dollars a year?

Tim in Texas: No, I think it’s gotten crazy. There ought to be a maximum salary in every
sport.

Gene in Georgia: Yes, I think so. Athletes should earn a fair amount. Sports stars are

supposed provide entertainment for millions of people. That is worth a lot of money. Also,
college athletes don’t earn any money, but they risk a lot. They should to get paid, too.
2. Should there be so much advertising in sports?

Tim in Texas: I understand the need for advertising—sports are a very expensive

business. However, there ought to be more control.
Gene in Georgia: Sports supposed to be attractive to fans, and advertising adds a lot of
color to events. There shouldn’t be more control.

3. Should children compete or ought they just have fun?

Tim in Texas: Small children are suppose to enjoy sports. They ought to concentrate on
learning skills, not winning games.
Gene in Georgia: All sports supposed to produce stars for world championships. If we

want that to happen, then competition should start as early as possible.

11 APPLY.

A Work with a partner. Discuss the questions in exercise 10. In your notebook, take notes about
your answers and your partner’s answers.

Question 1

A: All sports are different. Each sport should make its own rules about players’ salaries.

B: I agree. Sports stars are like movie stars.They should earn as much as they can.

B Write two sentences for each question. Write about your ideas and your partner’s.

Question 1
My answer: Top athletes are supposed to be “superhuman.” Their salaries should
be more than the average person’s, too.
My partner’s answer: Top athletes . . .

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