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Lance rmstrong - Interview




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PART 1:� https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeEJTDumIXo

1.���� What is the term used by the interviewer for Lance Armstrong�s return to cycling?

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2.���� What did he notice when he first started back at cycling

    1. The level of cycling had changed��
    2. His strengths and weaknesses had changed
    3. He was unaware of the strengths and weaknesses of other cyclists.

3.���� Why does Lance feel at home in Adelaide?

A.��� He has a sister in the city
B.���� He grew up in Australia before moving to Texas
C.���� Texas has a similar terrain to Adelaide

4.���� What made Lance have second thoughts about doing the Giro?

A.��� His trainer had doubts about whether he was doing the right thing

B.���� An accident which made him wonder if he was doing the right thing

C.���� Worries about possible accidents and injury

5.���� At the end of Part 1, what does Lance mean when he says �I�ll figure it out�?� (non-marked exercise)


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PART 2:� https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7kpLNxmZmQ&feature=related

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6.���� What was the recent attitude from the french reporters?

A.��� �There was a feeling of negativity from some of the French newspapers

B.���� � All of the press were supportive

C.���� �Most of the French press were supportive

7.���� Why does Lance feel the French press found him more favorable?

A.��� �Because he recovered from the cancer

B.���� �Because of efforts made by him to change their opinion

C.���� �Because he was a runner-up in the Tour de France

8.���� What are Lance�s plans for 2010

A.��� �Try something easier

B.���� �Hold a world summit

C.���� �Continue to spread awareness of the disease