London 2012 Olympic games - live-english.net

The Olympic Games 2012 are going to be held in London this year, from July 27th until August 12th.
Many people from all over the globe have their plane tickets and have booked hotels for the duration of the games. What are they excited about? Why are they willing to take their vacations during this time to go see the Olympic Games? These are exciting questions, so we are going to see a video that gives us some background about the upcoming Games. Watch and listen to the following video a few times and then answer the questions below:

Questions about London 2012 Olympic games

How many times has London hosted the Olympics?

Which years did London host the Olympics?

What was the highlight on the first Olympic Games in London?

What was the highlight of the second Olympic Games in London?

How many gold medals did Fanny Blankers-Koen win? Why is this amazing?

Name two world renown athletes who are expected to return for the 2012 Games?

What river flows through London?

Which famous Tennis Stadium will host the Tennis Event?

Which events and ceremonies are going to be held in the New Olympic Park?

In 2008, which country won the most medals?

How many medals did Michael Phelps win in 2008?

Who is the world’s fastest man?

Over to You!

Which Olympic sport is your favorite?

Have you ever been to an Olympic Game Event? If so, what was the most exciting moment for you?

Which of the images in the video do you like best? Why?

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