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    The document discusses the issue of drug abuse in modern sports. It notes that while the origins of drug abuse are unknown, it has been a problem in sports for a long time. The document states that drug abuse has political dimensions and commercialism in sports has allowed some athletes to earn large sums of money, which may contribute to the increased willingness of some athletes to abuse drugs. It also mentions that while the IOC has banned many substances, the main rule is to not get caught using them. Some countries consider drug abuse a criminal offense, but wealth and prestige may still motivate some athletes more than following the rules.

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    Drug Abuse

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    Rustifah Nishikata
    The document discusses the issue of drug abuse in modern sports. It notes that while the origins of drug abuse are unknown, it has been a problem in sports for a long time. The document states that drug abuse has political dimensions and commercialism in sports has allowed some athletes to earn large sums of money, which may contribute to the increased willingness of some athletes to abuse drugs. It also mentions that while the IOC has banned many substances, the main rule is to not get caught using them. Some countries consider drug abuse a criminal offense, but wealth and prestige may still motivate some athletes more than following the rules.

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    Nama : Rustifah DRUG ABUSE No one exactly knows the birthrate of drug abuse, but it has always been

    around moderndays sport highlight. Drug abuse even has a political dimension. The willingness to commit drug abuse has seemingly become more common since commercialism and growing television market have allowed athletes to earn more and more money. The Internasional Olympic Committee (IOC ) has set up an elaborate Medical Code with a huge of forbidden substances, but the rule is still simple- dont get caught. Several countries are considering drug abuse a criminal offense, but the desire for wealth and prestige will probably continue to rank higher for some athletes. Answer the questions 1. It in paragraph 1 refers to.... a. Birthrte b. Drug abuse c. Sport 2. ...........with a huge list of forbidden substances,......... . The italic word means. a. Much b. Small c. Few 3. Which of the words below is the opposite meaning of allowed? a. Permit b. Take c. Forbid 4. The synonym of set up is.... a. Arrange b. Estabilish c. Discover d. Find e. Put d. Permission e. Guide d. Good e. Sufficient d. Political dimension e. Televsion market

    5. Drug abuse is considered as a criminal offense. That statement is told in paragraph a. One b. Two c. Three d. One and two e. Theres no information

    Answers 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c

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