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WorksheetsGCC Sports and Railway Line
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
One reason why the GCC has shared sports competitions is to...
provide chances for people to see their countries compete
see what stadiums look like
encourage tourism and investment in larger sporting events
sell more oil
Which country hosted the first GCC Games?
(a)
Why do you think that it is good for GCC countries to encourage sporting contacts across the GCC?
Which countries have hosted the GCC Games?
Kuwait
Bahrain
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Which people with a disability get to compete at the GCC Games?
Athletes with mobility issues in wheelchair races
Athletes with missing limbs in swimming
Athletes with sight problems (blind, semi-blind) in goalball
Athletes who have hearing problems in wheelchair rugby
Have you ever heard of the Paralympics? What do you know about them? Would you like to see the GCC host games like these?
The GCC Railroad will have a positive impact on GCC countries by (check all that are correct)
Strengthening GCC economies
Allowing athletes to travel for free
Enhancing mobility and transport of goods within the GCC
Freedom of movement of citizens and residents, therefore advancing regional investment
Getting ice cream from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh quickly and easily, before it melts
What are 2 reasons for the GCC Railway being delayed?
It's too hot for workers to work in the desert
It's difficult to build a railway over sand and mountains
There are too many wild animals that would be run over
Everyone wants to either drive or go by plane
Lower oil prices are making it difficult to finance
Which GCC country already has railway lines?
(a)
For you, what would be the benefit of a railway between GCC countries? What good would it do you, in particular.
