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Brazil's Moment
New York Times: Upfront
December 14, 2009
International
Pgs. 11-13
The selection of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympics shows the rise of this South American country as a global power. When the announcement that Rio de Janeiro had been chosen, Brazil native Tatiana Dornellas and her family started to scream and jump for joy. Tatiana says " It's so good to see my country more known abroad, more respected. I feel proud to say I'm from Brazil. 'Olympic town' is such a strong adjective, don't you think?" With a population of 200 million people, Brazil has the worlds fifth most populated country and it has the largest economy in South America. Brazil's income gap, which is the gap between the rich and the poor has declined more than any other South American country in this decade. In 2007, the amount of Brazilians millionaires grew by 19%. Unfortunately, there are still some problems with Brazil. For example, there is a great deal of crime and widespread poverty. Violent gangs control many areas and
Rio de Janeiro has the the worlds highest homicide rate.
Personally, I am glad that Brazil's economy has become better and I am glad that it has become a better country to live in. I have always thought Brazil is a cool country. I thought it was amazing that the number of millionaires has increased by as much as 19%. That may seem a small percentage but when counting people that have over one million dollars that is a very large upgrade. The Olympics being placed in Rio has really boosted the morale of the country. The Olympics will also bring money to a country with a lot of poverty. I also don't like that the number of millionaires increased 19% because in a nation with so much poverty, that money could go a long way to helping people and families in need.
Discussion Questions: Do you think this will benefit Brazil in a good way or will it increase the number of poverty-stricken families?
Good job Galen - I wonder how they got to be millionaires? -Nancy Walters 3/3/10 2:44 PM
Do you think the number of millionaires will grow even more after the Olympics?
New York Times: Upfront
December 14, 2009
International
Pgs. 11-13
The selection of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympics shows the rise of this South American country as a global power. When the announcement that Rio de Janeiro had been chosen, Brazil native Tatiana Dornellas and her family started to scream and jump for joy. Tatiana says " It's so good to see my country more known abroad, more respected. I feel proud to say I'm from Brazil. 'Olympic town' is such a strong adjective, don't you think?" With a population of 200 million people, Brazil has the worlds fifth most populated country and it has the largest economy in South America. Brazil's income gap, which is the gap between the rich and the poor has declined more than any other South American country in this decade. In 2007, the amount of Brazilians millionaires grew by 19%. Unfortunately, there are still some problems with Brazil. For example, there is a great deal of crime and widespread poverty. Violent gangs control many areas and
Rio de Janeiro has the the worlds highest homicide rate.
Personally, I am glad that Brazil's economy has become better and I am glad that it has become a better country to live in. I have always thought Brazil is a cool country. I thought it was amazing that the number of millionaires has increased by as much as 19%. That may seem a small percentage but when counting people that have over one million dollars that is a very large upgrade. The Olympics being placed in Rio has really boosted the morale of the country. The Olympics will also bring money to a country with a lot of poverty. I also don't like that the number of millionaires increased 19% because in a nation with so much poverty, that money could go a long way to helping people and families in need.
Discussion Questions: Do you think this will benefit Brazil in a good way or will it increase the number of poverty-stricken families?
Good job Galen - I wonder how they got to be millionaires? -Nancy Walters 3/3/10 2:44 PM
Do you think the number of millionaires will grow even more after the Olympics?
how did the non millionaires do?????????
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