English day: The Olympic Games

Question 1

I ________ every winter.

Accepted Answer

go snowboarding

Question 2

He often _________ swimming.

Accepted Answer

goes

Question 3

These two are the mascots of which summer games?

Accepted Answer

Río 2016

Question 4

Greece is the first nation to enter the arena in the opening ceremony. Who's the last nation?

Accepted Answer

The hosting nation

Question 5

Where did the first Olympic Game take place?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 6

What country got the most gold medals in 1968

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 7

How long is the Olympic Swimming pool

Accepted Answer

50m

Question 8

A person who watches a sport event:

Accepted Answer

spectator

Question 9

At the Río Olympics, what were the Olympic Rings made of?

Accepted Answer

Tropical plants in a metal tin

Question 10

This was the only game they lit the cauldron with a bow and arrow, rather than using the torch.

Accepted Answer

Barcelona 1992

Question 11

What are the names of the 2012 London characters?

Accepted Answer

Wenlock and Madeville

Question 12

True or False: Every two years they alternate with the summer games and winter games.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

How many Olympic Games (summer and winter) has the United States hosted as of now?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 14

How long is a lap of an athletics track?

Accepted Answer

400 metres

Question 15

What is the "magical" thing a torch is said to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay lit all the time

Question 16

Who got to participate in the Ancient Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Only Men

Question 17

What is this event?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump

Question 18

A player whose job is to stop the ball from going into his/her team’s goal is the:

Accepted Answer

goalkeeper

Question 19

How long is a marathon?

Accepted Answer

42.193 km

Question 20

What year did the first Olympics first start?

Accepted Answer

776BC

Question 21

The leader of a sports team is the:

Accepted Answer

captain

Question 22

Who didn't perform at the London 2012 closing ceremony?

Accepted Answer

The Wanted

Question 23

Who road a jet ski with the torch at the London 2012 opening ceremony (Hint: Who's this)?

Accepted Answer

David Beckham

Question 24

Who trains a person or team in sport is the:

Accepted Answer

all are correct

Question 25

Which of the following sports has not been at all of the olympics?

Accepted Answer

gymnastics

Question 26

Which of the following is not true about the Modern Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Olive reeds are given to the winners

Question 27

She is one of the three mascots of which winter games?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver 2010

Question 28

Which was the first nation to host the Olympics? (Hint: Recognize the flag in the picture?)

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 29

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

I usually do sports in my free time.

Question 30

Where was the first ever Olympics held

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 31

True or False: Many warm-climate countries have a lot of athletes in the Winter Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

True or False: Every opening ceremony has the hosting nation's backstory leading to today.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

What is not an Olympic Event

Accepted Answer

Cricket

Question 34

What event is this?

Accepted Answer

Hammer Throw

Question 35

A type of hard hat that protects the head of the players in some sports is:

Accepted Answer

helmet

Question 36

What happened to the one snowflake at the Sochi 2014 opening ceremony?

Accepted Answer

It malfunctioned and didn't open

Question 37

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

table tennis

Question 38

A place where games such as tennis are played:

Accepted Answer

court

Question 39

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Beach Volleyball

Question 40

My cousin __________ ballet on Mondays.

Accepted Answer

does

Question 41

After school I like to ________ cycling.

Accepted Answer

go

Question 42

What did the competitors wear during the Ancient Olympics?

Accepted Answer

nothing

Question 43

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Diving

Question 44

What’s the generic name we use which includes sports like judo, karate, Tai Chi, etc.?

Accepted Answer

martial arts

Question 45

Where was the 2004 Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Athens, Greece

Question 46

Who is the fastest 100m runner?

Accepted Answer

Usain Bolt

Question 47

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Weightlifting

Question 48

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Gymnastics rhythmic

Question 49

María _______ tennis.

Accepted Answer

plays

Question 50

What event is this?

Accepted Answer

Badminton

Question 51

Which one of the following events was only at the Ancient Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Horse Racing

Question 52

Medals have always been given out at the Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 53

Are you excited for the next Olympics?

Accepted Answer

I don't know, Yes, Forget it, kid!, No

Question 54

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Sailing

Question 55

what sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Athletics

Question 56

How high is the record in High Jump

Accepted Answer

2.45m

Question 57

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Boxing

Question 58

Which of the following is not an event of the Modern Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Video Gaming

Question 59

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Canoeing

Question 60

The piece of wood used for hitting the ball in baseball or cricket:

Accepted Answer

Bat

Question 61

The official who controls the game in some sports, e.g. football is called:

Accepted Answer

referee

Question 62

Where will the 2016 Olympics be held?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro

Question 63

What event is this?

Accepted Answer

Hurdles

Question 64

What sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Handball

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