Hosting the World
Discussion Starters
Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
Students read about and discuss the reasons why hosting a mega-sporting event is not as glamorous as it seems. The lesson includes vocabulary review exercises, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and grammar practice.
Focus
topic-based
4-skills
Olympics
economy
football (soccer)
wish vs. hope
interpretive
productive
interactive
Vocabulary
not all it’s cracked up to be
break the bank
spare no expense
venue
burden
facilities
mandatory
follow through
empty promises
displaced
revenue