Marathon Facts
When was the first Beirut Marathon? (a) 1999 (b) 2003 (c) 2010 (d) 2015
(b) 2003
What does "resilience" mean? (a) Giving up quickly (b) Recovering from difficulties (c) Being famous (d) Running fast
(b) Recovering from difficulties
Define "marathon."
A long-distance race
What is an important skill in public speaking? (a) Speaking clearly (b) Whispering (c) Avoiding eye contact (d) Reading slides only
(a) Speaking clearly
Have you ever tried a marathon?
Any response is fine
What sport does this TED Talk focus on?
Running
How did the marathon promote peace?
By inviting all people regardless of background
What is "cooperation"?
Working together
What makes a speaker relatable? (a) Telling personal stories (b) Using complicated language (c) Speaking slowly (d) Never smiling
(a) Telling personal stories
How does sports bring people together? (a) It helps teamwork (b) It creates competition (c) It divides people (d) It makes people rich
(a) It helps teamwork
What inspired May El-Khalil?
A personal accident
Why is sports a tool for unity? (a) It creates shared experiences (b) It keeps people quiet (c) It helps only the best athletes (d) It is only for young people
(a) It creates shared experiences
Explain "solidarity." (a) Standing alone (b) Supporting each other (c) Running fast (d) Being first in a race
(b) Supporting each other
What should you avoid in a presentation? (a) Making eye contact (b) Engaging with the audience (c) Speaking in a monotone voice (d) Telling a story
(c) Speaking in a monotone
Describe a challenge you overcame.
No wrong answers
How many countries joined in 2012?
45
True or False: Only professional runners can join.
False! Anyone can participate.
Use "resilience" in a sentence.
Any correct sentence works.
True or False: A personal story makes a speech stronger.
True! Personal stories help connect with the audience.
If you made a TED Talk, what would it be about?
No wrong answers
What is the main goal of the marathon?
To promote peace and unity
What was El-Khalil’s biggest challenge?
Recovering from her accident
Give a synonym for "harmony." (a) Peace (b) War (c) Competition (d) Marriage
(a) Peace
Name one way May El-Khalil made her TED Talk powerful. (a) She used humor (b) She told a personal story (c) She read from notes (d) She used gestures
She told a personal story
What is a goal you would "train for" in life?
Any goal is fine