Why Do the Commonwealth Games Still Matter - Worksheet 1

You want to know more about the benefits (advantages) of hosting the Commonwealth Games? Do the four activities below or draw the table below in your notebook before filling it in. You can also fill it in online or download it.

1. First, read only the subheadings (in bold letters in the table) and deduce some positive aspects of the Commonwealth Games.

• An equal voice : ...
  
• Exposure for para athletes: ...
  
• An inspiring Event: ...
  
• Building confidence: ...

2. Now read the article and identify words that have a positive connotation in the different parts of the article. 

• An equal voice : ...
  
• Exposure for para athletes: ...
  
• An inspiring Event: ...
  
• Building confidence: ...

3. Check the hypotheses made in Activity 1 and note down the positive aspects in the different parts of the article. 

• An equal voice : ...
  
• Exposure for para athletes: ...
  
• An inspiring Event: ...
  
• Building confidence: ...

4. Fill in your "Pros and Cons chart" with the positive aspects of the Commonwealth Games.