B2 – Upper Intermediate
There are millions of sports enthusiasts who are always tuned in to big sporting events in the world such as the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. For these spectators, it is hard to ignore the large banners of sponsors all throughout the match. Some experts believe that these advertisements are contributing factors that lead to people consuming them.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript on fast food sponsorships in sports.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211104
Discussion Questions:
- Are you a big sports fan? Do you always watch big sporting events? Why or why not?
- How important is sponsorship in these events?
- How does brand loyalty and unhealthy food and drinks companies sponsorship result to obesity?
- Do you agree that these companies should be banned from sponsoring big sporting events?