Where is Bryan?

Here is an article to follow the 2012 summer games!

The official website

The schedule (events and dates)

Medal Count, medal winners

FACTS AND FIGURES:

 London in NUMBERS

VIDEOS:

• Michael Johnson carries London 2012 Olympic torch at Stonehenge.

• The Official London 2012 Olympics Film.’Sport At Heart’ « the award-winning film featuring David Beckham, Amir Khan, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Roger Moore… » (YouTube)

• Usain Bolt

• You can also watch the Inuit Olympics, very impressive! (Ear Pull Contest: Le but du jeu étant de réussir à décrocher la ficelle fixée sur l'oreille de son adversaire. C’est celui qui tire le plus fort qui remporte cette épreuve ! )

• The closing ceremony (the Guardian):

 Olympic History Interactive (usa today)

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VOCABULARY:

• Jubilee:
  a. A specially celebrated anniversary, especially a 50th anniversary.
  b. The celebration of such an anniversary.

• • Silver Jubilee, a celebration of a 25th anniversary (especially the reign of a monarch)
  • Golden Jubilee, a celebration of a 50th anniversary
  • Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of a 60th anniversary
  • Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of a 70th or 75th anniversary

• VIDEOS:
  

Diamond Jubilee: Sixty years of memories (BBC)

Elizabeth II became Queen at the age of 25, and during her 60 years on the throne she has witnessed a period in modern history which has seen enormous social, political and technological change.

As part of the celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee – with the help of BBC audio archives – take a trip back in time to see how Her Majesty’s life, from sovereign duty to family moments, has been recorded in photographs.

• Watch BBC Videos and read more about her life

• Watch a short video (CBS news) about her life

• Read and watch the Jubilee celebrations last Sunday !!!  (the Guardian)

London Marathon

Here is an article from the BBC :

London Marathon: Thousands take part in 32nd race

Here is a worksheet about this article.

Pictures

Prince Harry’s interview for the BBC

Here is the oral comprehension worksheet

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