Is greed the deadliest sin? A millionaire CEO has come under fire for snatching a young tennis fan’s dreams — but some say that competitive edge is what sets the successful apart.
Uproar after CEO snatches hat from boy
Snatched: Piotr Szczerek said the hat-grabbing incident had given him a "lesson in humility". Comprehension quiz
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The word souvenir most nearly means:
A: A ticket for a sports match
B: A type of hat
C: Something kept as a reminder of an event
D: A piece of sports equipment
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Which word is the closest synonym for distasteful?
A: Generous
B: Amusing
C: Competitive
D: Unpleasant
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below:
did he really need majchrzaks hat too
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Who was the tennis player who tried to give a signed cap to a young fan?
A: Brock
B: Piotr Szczerek
C: Kamil Majchrzak
D: Giles Fraser
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What was the first reason given by the man who took the hat to explain his actions?
A: He said he had made a “huge mistake”
B: He claimed it was a “form of teaching”
C: He said he wanted the hat for his own collection
D: He said he didn’t see the young fan next to him
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According to the article, what is one argument in favour of greed?
A: It helps people make more friends
B: It guarantees a miserable existence
C: It helps people succeed in a competitive world
D: It makes life worth living
Answers
Tap to reveal
1. C 2. D 3. Did he really need Majchrzak's hat too? 4. C 5. B 6. C
Glossary
US Open - A major tennis tournament held once a year in New York City. It is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world, starting in 1881 - just after Wimbledon, which had begun four years earlier in 1877.
Backlash - A strong negative reaction to a change or event.
Greed - A strong wish to keep having more of something, such as money.
Psychologists - Scientists who study the mind and behaviour.
Diversity - A range of different things. Diversity on television would require a representative mix of different people in terms of age, gender, race, sexuality, socio-economic status, physical ability, religion, and other ideologies.