READING ASSIGNMENT

What does the blogger think was the best thing during the opening ceremony?

• the British humour

• the volunteers

• the Queen's appearance

How long did the Olympics and Paralympics last?

• a couple of months

• two weeks

• seven years

Which of these British athletes was born in a foreign country?

• Jessica Ennis

• Mo Farah

• Nicola Adams

Which athlete competed in both the Olympics and Paralympics?

• Usain Bolt

• Oscar Pistorius

• Mo Farah

How does the blogger feel about the British athletes' performance?

• disappointed

• surprised

• proud

Which sport was completely new to the blogger?

• wheelchair tennis

• goalball

• judo

Answer explanation

How did the London Olympics compare to the Beijing Olympics, according to the blogger?

• It was better organised, but the atmosphere wasn't as good.

• It was very similar.

• It was not as well organised, but there was a better atmosphere.

What did the blogger say changed about Londoners during the Olympics?

• They volunteered.

• They watched new sports.

• They talked to each other on the trains.

Which athlete won the gold medal in the heptathlon?

• Jessica Ennis

• Oscar Pistorius

• Mo Farah

What is special about Nicola Adams?

• She won both the 100 and 200 metres sprint.

• She became the first British woman to win a boxing medal in the Olympics.

• She became the first disabled person to compete in the Olympics.