VOICED: Euro 2012 gives host nation Poland an economic boost

The transcript discusses the impact of Euro 2012 on Poland, highlighting the transformation since being selected as a host in 2007. It covers the extensive infrastructure projects funded by the EU, including new stadiums, tram lines, and airports in cities like Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, and Wroclaw. The economic benefits are emphasized, with Euro 2012 acting as a stimulus, contributing to Poland's GDP growth. The focus is on how these developments extend beyond sports, with only a small percentage of spending on stadiums.

In what year did UEFA select Poland and Ukraine to host Euro 2012?

• 2005

• 2007

• 2011

• 2009

Which Polish city benefited from new tram lines and a ring road due to Euro 2012?

• Gdansk

• Warsaw

• Lodz

• Krakow

What was the estimated cost of the new stadium in Gdansk?

• €1.2 billion

• €1.5 billion

• €450 million

• €600 million

How many passengers per year can the new airport terminal in Wroclaw handle?

• 2 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What percentage of Euro 2012 spending in Poland was directly related to sports facilities?

• 8%

• 6%

• 4%

• 2%