There was a large forest fire on the Spanish island of La Gomera. The uninhabited Spanish islet of Isla de Tierra made the news after some immigrants arrived there on boats. The elderly woman Cecilia Giménez damaged the Ecce Homo fresco while attempting to restore it at her local church in Borja, sparking media attention. Spain won three major international tournaments in a row: Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012.

1. SUMMER
NEWS

2. There has been a
large forest fire on a
Spanish island.
Which one?

3. La Gomera

4. Which uninhabited
Spanish islet has
been on the news
lately?

5. Isla de Tierra. Some
immigrants have arrived
on the island on
“pateras”.

6. What economic
policy measure
taken by the
government has
been very
criticized?

7. Suspending the Christmas bonus
for government employees.
Reducing unemployment pay.
An increase in the value added
tax from 18% to 21%.

8. What new discovery
was made about the
missing children in
Cordoba?

9. Charred (carbonizado) bones
declared human found in a
homemade oven at a property owned
by the grandparents. The bones
included children’s teeth. They are
thought to have been killed by their
father, who claimed they had been
kidnapped at a park.

10. Why has Borja
become famous
recently?

11. Ecce Homo was damaged by an elderly woman
who decided to restore the masterpiece. Cecilia
Giménez, 81, tried to restore a painting in her local
church. She is in bed after an anxiety attack. She
feels overwhelmed (abrumada) because of the
media frenzy over the damage. She told the press
that the priest knew about her attempts at
restoration. The mishap (percance, contratiempo)
has not only become a hit on social networks, but
it has seen a mass of tourists descending on the
town.

12. Which important
project has ended
up in Madrid and
not in Barcelona?

13. Eurovegas, a
gaming and leisure
complex.

14. Which law has been
changed related to
paperless
immigrants?

15. They will have to
pay for their health.

16. In which city was
the EURO final
held?

17. Kiev

18. Which were the
host countries for
the EURO 2012?

19. Poland and Ukraine

20. Which countries
played in the EURO
final?

21. Spain and Italy

22. What was the score
in the EURO final?

23. Spain 4 – Italy 0

24. Which three major
tournaments has
Spain won in a row?

25. Spain makes history as the first
side to win three successive
major international tournaments:
Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup
and Euro 2012.

26. Who was the
Spanish flag-bearer
at the Olympic
Games?

27. Pau Gasol

28. Who is the most
decorated Olympian
of all time?

29. Michael Phelps (22
medals)

30. Who won three gold
medals in 100m,
200m, and
4x100m?

31. Usain Bolt

32. What day did the
Olympic Games
Start?

33. 27th July

34. Which comedian
made an appearance
during the Olympic
Games Opening
Ceremony?

35. Rowan Atkinson (Mr
Bean). He played
‘Chariots of Fire’.

36. How many athletes
lit the Olympic
Cauldron at the
Opening
Ceremony?

37. Seven

38. Which country
topped the medals
table at the Olympic
Games?

39. USA – 104 medals

40. Name a Spanish
athlete who won a
gold medal.

41. - Marina Alabau –
sailing
- Joel González –
taekwondo
- Tamara
Echegoyen
Ángela
Pumariega
Sofía Toro –
sailing

42. Which two Spanish
brothers won a
medal at the
Olympics?

43. Pau and Marc Gasol

44. Which athlete has
been at the
Olympics and
Paralympics at the
same games?

45. Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee
South African runner has competed
at the London Games against the
world's best able-bodied athletes. He
ran in the 4x400-meter relay final.

46. Who was the
Spanish flag-bearer
at the Paralympic
Games?

47. Teresa Perales

48. Who has won the
Spanish vuelta
cycling race?

49. Alberto Contador

50. Who was awarded
with the Prince of
Asturias prize in
sports category?

51. Iker Casillas and
Xavi Hernández

52. Who won the UEFA
Best Player in
Europe Award?

53. Andrés Iniesta

54. Which team won
the UEFA Super
Cup?

55. Atlético de Madrid

56. What was the score
at the UEFA Super
Cup?

57. At. Madrid 4 –
Chelsea 1

58. Which team won
the Spanish
Supercup?

59. Real Madrid won the cup
4–4 on aggregate (on away
goals).