HOSTING MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS

Pre Intermediate Language Leader / Unit 10

This activity has been designed to accompany Pre Intermediate Language Leader / Unit 10 but it can be done on its own as well. Do your research in the order below, make notes and then write about the pros and cons of hosting major sports events.

Warm up:

·         “Pros and Cons” https://prezi.com/exoc9s_uwdvr/pros-and-cons/ 

Reading material

·         “Sports events” http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/participation/0_participation_individual_rev6.shtml

·         “Advantages of hosting a major event” http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/4909/economics/advantages-of-hosting-a-major-event/ 

·         “What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a major sports event?

http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hosting-an-international-sporting-event

Videos

·         “Euronews focus – the  benefits of hosting the Olympics” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4xeDtrLg5M