1. [Multiple choice]

The 2006 sporting event was held in Berlin:

Answers for Quiz [1].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)

2. [Multiple choice]

North Korea performed better than Italy in 1966

Answers for Quiz [2].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)

3. [Multiple choice]

Jesse Owens surprised the world.

Answers for Quiz [3].

• 1. The Olympic Games (correct)
• 2. The Football World Cup

4. [Multiple choice]

This event often throws up some surprising results.

Answers for Quiz [4].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)

5. [Multiple choice]

East Germans received state backing during their training.

Answers for Quiz [5].

• 1. The Olympic Games (correct)
• 2. The Football World Cup

6. [Multiple choice]

France was a favourite to perform very well indeed in 2002.

Answers for Quiz [6].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)

7. [Multiple choice]

One can usually predict who will do well according to a country’s global standing.

Answers for Quiz [7].

• 1. The Olympic Games (correct)
• 2. The Football World Cup

8. [Multiple choice]

America often produces a less than impressive performance.

Answers for Quiz [8].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)

9. [Multiple choice]

Politically powerful countries are expected to come near or at the top of the results table.

Answers for Quiz [9].

• 1. The Olympic Games (correct)
• 2. The Football World Cup

10. [Multiple choice]

The Chinese are interested in this event, but have in the past so far not produced the goods**.

** not to produce the goods = not to achieve the performance / results which were hoped for or expected.

Answers for Quiz [10].

• 1. The Olympic Games
• 2. The Football World Cup (correct)