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At no other time in history have sports played such a dominant role in daily life. Thanks to the __11__ of the Internet and television, adults and children alike consume sports at an astonishing rate. When we are notphysically involved in sports, we play them via video games or in fantasy leagues, and we watch them on TV.The celebrity status of top athletes speaks to the importance we attach to sporting events. __12__ , athleticendeavors have a tremendous economic, political, and cultural influence on our society. Hosting sporting events can boost tourism and revenue for a city. Sports in society can even influence our understanding of gender roles and socio-economic issues, and they can help  __13__  city-, state-, and national identity.Sports’  __14__  effect on culture is especially evident among those who may not enjoy playing or watching sports—these people often still know the names of key players, and they may still take national pride in Olympic medals. In fact, sports in society are so vital that the United Nations has  __15__  them a human right:Sport and play are human rights that must be respected and enforced worldwide; sport has been increasing lyrecognized and used as a low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian development and peace-building efforts.
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(A) retribution
(B) prevalence
(C) negligence
(D) depredation