Current Events Challenge

Current Events Challenge

Professional Development

20 Qs

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Current Events Challenge

Current Events Challenge

Assessment

Quiz

English

Professional Development

Easy

Created by

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A massive earthquake hit the coastal city of Palu on Friday, triggering a tsunami that swept away homes and businesses. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors among the rubble.

What is the main event of the news?

A tsunami hit a coastal city.

A massive earthquake occurred.

Rescue workers are searching for survivors.

Homes and businesses were swept away.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A massive earthquake hit the coastal city of Palu on Friday, triggering a tsunami that swept away homes and businesses. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors among the rubble.

When did the earthquake happen?

On Friday

On Thursday

On Saturday

It is not mentioned

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur in a remote region of Argentina. The dinosaur, estimated to be 90 million years old, is believed to be a carnivore.

What is the main topic of this news?

A new dinosaur species

A remote region in Argentina

The age of the dinosaur

The diet of the dinosaur

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur in a remote region of Argentina. The dinosaur, estimated to be 90 million years old, is believed to be a carnivore.

  1. What is the estimated age of the dinosaur?

50 million years

70 million years

90 million years

110 million years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The government has announced plans to build a new high-speed railway connecting the capital city to the southernmost province. The project is expected to boost economic growth and tourism.

What is the purpose of the new railway?

To connect to the northernmost province

To reduce traffic congestion

To boost the economy and tourism

To transport goods

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A wildfire has been raging through the forest for several days, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze.

  1. What is the main problem described in the news?

A forest fire

Thousands of residents

c. Firefighters

Several days

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A wildfire has been raging through the forest for several days, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze.

What have the residents been forced to do?

Stay at home

Evacuate their homes

Help the firefighters

Nothing

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