news bulletin – answers

Phelps swimsuit in ban discussion

correct the sentences

1. The swimsuit is revolutionary. the swimsuit has revolutionised the sport
2. The suit contains laser materials. the suit is called LZR
3. Wearing the suit will ensure that swimmers win their races. it increases race times by 2% this does not mean all wearers will win
4. The suit helped to set precisely 100 records in 2008. over 100
5. Wearing the suit gives athletes an unfair advantage. FINA are meeting to see if this is the case
6. Scientific tests have been carried out on the suit. not yet, FINA are going to do this (the future)
7. NASA developed the suit. they helped (Speedo) to develop the suit
8. Michael Phelps is against wearing the suit. no, he actually wore the suit in the 2008 Olympic games, winning 8 gold medals
9. The suit helps swimmers by reducing drag and increasing vibration. by lessening drag and reducing skin vibration
10. The FINA meeting could end with a ban on the swimsuit. with stricter rules on its use