Brits Less Excited than Hoped for London 2012

The transcript discusses the British public's lukewarm excitement towards the upcoming London Olympics, noting that only 8% are very excited. It highlights the cultural tendency of British people to not get overly excited about events too quickly. The Olympic torch's journey is mentioned as a potential catalyst for growing excitement. The discussion emphasizes that excitement cannot be forced and may develop gradually as the event approaches.

What is the general sentiment of the British public towards the upcoming Olympic Games?

• Highly enthusiastic

• Moderately interested

• Largely indifferent

• Extremely opposed

How do British people typically react to major events, according to the transcript?

• They plan extensively months in advance

• They generally ignore such events

• They get excited very quickly

• They tend to wait until the last minute

What example is used to illustrate the British tendency to delay excitement?

• The Queen's Jubilee

• The royal wedding

• The World Cup

• The general elections

According to a Sky News poll, what percentage of Britons are very excited about the London Olympics?

• 75%

• 50%

• 20%

• 8%

What does the Sky News poll suggest about the overall excitement for the London Olympics?

• Everyone is planning to attend

• A significant majority are indifferent

• Most people are thrilled

• The excitement is overwhelming