Olympic Current Events

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.

List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)

1. The Olympics got off to a sad start with the death of an athlete from Georgia who died on a training run. What was his event?

2. What country is leading the total medal count with 18 medals?

Matching: Match the athlete with his/her medal:

3.____ Lindsey Vonn
4.____ Julia Mancuso
5.____ Shaun White
6.____ Shauni Davis
7.____ Seth Wescott
8.____ Bode Miller
9.____ Johnny Spillane
10.____Hannah Kearney
11.____Apolo Anton Ohno
12.____J.R. Celski
13.____Evan Lysacek
14.____Hannah Teter
15.____Scotty Lago

A. Men’s Short Track 1500m Bronze
B. Ladies’ Super Combined and Women’s Downhill Silver
C. Ladies’ Halfpipe Silver
D. Men’s Halfpipe Bronze
E. Ladies’ Moguls Gold
F. Men’s Snowboard Cross Gold
G. Women’s Downhill Gold
H. Men’s Short Track 1500m Silver
I. Nordic Combined Silver
J. Men’s Downhill Bronze
K. Men’s Figure Skating Gold
L. Men’s Halfpipe Gold
M. 1000m Speed Skating Gold