Choosing Host Cities for the Winter Olympics

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Associated Press, students read about the decision-making behind choosing a host city for the 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics. This lesson includes photos, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
Olympics
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

eve
bid
back-to-back
formality
criteria
venue
candidate
exclusive
scheme
conviction
A spinning paper plane