2. In 2010 Delhi hosted the Commonwealth Games. It was seen as an opportunity to show the world the new India, the India that was modern and efficient and wealthy, an India that was part of the developed world.
3. First of all, we are going to look at the promotional video used by the BBC to trail the Games. Before we watch, see if you can predict what sort of images you would expect to see. What reasons can you give for your choices?
4. Here is the trailer: BBC Commonwealth Games 2010 trailer
5. And here are a series of photos the BBC released on their web site about the athletes’ village just prior to the start of the Games:
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15. And a report from an Indian TV station, NDTV, about the athlete's village: Inside the athlete's village NDTV.com provides latest news from India and the world.Get current top stories,business,sports and Bollywood headlines
16. And finally… look at the article in the pack on bamboo screens being used to hide slums from visitors….
