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Conversation Questions on the 2008 Beijing Olympics


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STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show 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?


STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show 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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