Brits Not Excited About the Olympic Games

The video discusses the current lack of excitement for the upcoming London Olympics, with only 8% of Britons expressing high enthusiasm. The excitement is more pronounced in London but diminishes further from the capital, especially in Scotland. Organizers face challenges in generating nationwide interest, as they aim to make the games a UK-wide event. The economic and social impacts are debated, with concerns about the costs involved. The unveiling of the Olympic torch route is seen as a potential catalyst for increasing public interest.

What is the general attitude of the British public towards the London Olympics as discussed in the first section?

• They are indifferent and not very excited.

• They are extremely excited.

• They are protesting against it.

• They are unaware of the event.

According to the Sky News poll, which region in the UK shows the least excitement for the London Olympics?

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

• Wales

• London

What is the main concern for the organizers regarding the public's perception of the Olympics?

• The games are not generating enough excitement.

• The games are not inclusive enough.

• The games are too expensive.

• The games are not well-publicized.

What do organizers hope will increase public excitement for the Olympics?

• The unveiling of the Olympic torch route

• Free tickets to events

• Celebrity endorsements

• Discounts on merchandise

What is a potential benefit of the Olympics mentioned in the final section?

• Boost to local economies

• Reduction in taxes

• Increase in public holidays

• Improvement in public transport