Some questions may require several answers.

1. The commonwealth games was the biggest multi-sport event Great Britain has ever staged. Which of the below reasons is most likely to be one of the reasons for developing a "Mascot"?

   1.   ?         Because everyone else has one
   2.   ?         To get children interested in the event and give it a family atmosphere
   3.   ?         Because the sportsmen need a role model
   4.   ?         Because the media need something to focus on

2. Which TWO reasons are most likely reasons for merchandise being sold at high profile sports events?

   1. Because the event organisers are generous towards the paying public
   2. Because the selling of merchandise brings in a lot of money to the event and raises the profile
   3. So new designers get a chance to show their products
   4. So the sports people can wear something to stop them getting cold
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3. Why do you think even companies like the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation - a non profit making establishment) choose to promote themselves?

   
   
   1.   ?         Because the BBC is paid for by the public, it is a chance to remind people to pay their subscription
   2.   ?         Because they have a contract with the event organisers to always have a high profile.
   3.   ?         They need to in order to compete with the many rival media companies and to ensure that the public know that the BBC are covering events of major public interest.
   4.   ?         Because the sports performers demand it.

4. Which TWO reasons are most likely to happen if media companies do not promote an event, and retailers did not make merchandise?

   1. The sports performers would prefer it as there would be less pressure.
   2. No one would go to see the event live.
   3. People might lose interest in the event and the general public might be deprived of the entertainment.
   4. Less money would be generated and ultimately, in many cases, less money would go back into the sport to develop it.
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