Pharlap Wins the Melbourne Cup

Pharlap Wins the Melbourne Cup

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KG - University

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The transcript describes an exceptional horse, considered the best in Australia. It humorously suggests that the only way to beat this horse would be to breed it with wings and have Kingsford Smith ride it, implying even then it might remain unbeatable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the horse described as in the introduction?

The fastest horse in the world

The best horse Australia has ever seen

A horse that can fly

A horse with wings

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only way mentioned to potentially beat the horse?

Train another horse harder

Breed the horse with wings

Find a faster jockey

Use a different race track

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is suggested to ride the horse with wings?

A legendary horse trainer

Kingsford Smith

An unknown rider

A famous Australian jockey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final thought on the horse's abilities?

The horse needs more training

It is likely another horse will surpass it

The horse's abilities are overrated

It is unlikely any horse will ever beat it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the conclusion regarding the horse's supremacy?

Optimistic

Skeptical

Confident

Doubtful