CLEAN : Britain claims £10bn boost from Olympics

CLEAN : Britain claims £10bn boost from Olympics

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Business, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the economic impact of the Olympics on the UK, particularly London, highlighting over £9 billion in benefits. It covers investment opportunities created during the games, including programs for international CEOs. The long-term regeneration of London is emphasized, with plans to accommodate a growing population. The success of businesses in global sporting events is noted, and future tourism growth is forecasted, with an additional 1.1 million visitors expected due to the Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate economic benefit to the UK economy from the Olympics?

Over £15 billion

Over £20 billion

Over £5 billion

Over £9 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many international CEOs were introduced to investment opportunities during the Olympics?

100

200

400

300

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of every pound spent on hosting the games was for long-term regeneration?

50 pence

60 pence

75 pence

80 pence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities are mentioned as places where companies are winning business after the Olympics?

Paris, Berlin, Tokyo

New York, Beijing, Sydney

Moscow, Rome, Athens

Doha, Istanbul, Sochi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many additional visitors are forecasted to come to London due to the Olympics?

1.1 million

500,000

3 million

2 million