Tuesday 22 July 2014

Current Events Reading - Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!

Article Comprehension:

1. Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?
The contest which is now streamed live on the ESPN channel, has become a July 4th tradition - one that is watched by millions of people every year.

2. How many hot dogs did he eat?
Joey ate 61 franks in ten minutes, Which I think is a lot of hot dogs to eat in ten minutes.

3. How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year? 
Prior to this year Joey Chestnut has won 7 years in a row and he is now holding the title of winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

4.What significant event occurred before the contest began?
Before Joey Chestnut was holding the title of the Hot Dog eating contest there was a Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow'. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

5. What happened in the women's contest?
Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow' Thomas did not fareas well. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

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