Hosting a major event can create legacies for a community. Which is a potential positive legacy?

• A. Debt and displacement
• B. Underutilized facilities
• C. Improved infrastructure and increased participation
• D. Increased crime rates

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how hosting a big event can leave lasting benefits for a community. The best choice shows a positive legacy in two ways: better infrastructure and more people getting involved in sport and community activities. When a major event creates improved facilities, transport links, and venues, these upgrades continue to benefit residents long after the event. At the same time, programs and opportunities that come with the event can boost participation in sport and community life, leading to healthier, more engaged communities and lasting use of the new or upgraded venues.

The other possibilities describe potential downsides or wasteful outcomes rather than lasting positives—for example, debt and displacement, facilities that aren’t used after the event, or rising crime.