BEIJING OLYMPICS DISCUSSION

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

1) / Can you remember where you were when you heard Beijing had got the Olympics?
2) / Do you think Beijing is a good choice for the Olympics?
3) / What do you think the Chinese will do well at the Beijing Olympics?
4) / Do you think air quality will be a factor in the Beijing Olympics?
5) / How will the Beijing Olympics be different from previous Olympics?
6) / What do you think the headlines will be in the Beijing Olympics?
7) / What do you think of the Beijing Olympics mascot?
8) / Do you think the Chinese people will cheer more enthusiastically than people in other Olympics?
9) / Which athletes and events are you most looking forward to seeing?
10) / Do you always watch the opening and closing ceremonies at the Olympics?

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BEIJING OLYMPICS DISCUSSION

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

1) / What’s the latest news you’ve heard about the Beijing Olympics?
2) / Are you looking forward to the Beijing Olympics?
3) / Do you think your country will do well in Beijing?
4) / What do you think of the Bird Nest stadium and the other stadia in Beijing?
5) / What Olympic event would you like to compete in?
6) / What do you know about the link between the Beijing Olympics and China’s human rights record?
7) / Did you follow the Olympic torch relay? What did you think?
8) / Do you think the Beijing Olympics will be the best ever?
9) / Which nation do you think will top the medals table?
10) / What is so special about the Olympics?
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