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?

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)

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

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