INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION IN SOUTH WALES

INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION IN SOUTH WALES

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History

KG - University

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The video reports on the opening of a new factory in Pentrobach, South Wales, which provides employment to disabled miners. The Minister of Labour, Mr. Isaacs, attended the opening ceremony, which was conducted by Daniel Bowen, an ex-miner and silicosis victim. The factory is capable of producing 2,000 electric washing machines weekly, primarily for export. This development is seen as a positive change for the area, previously considered depressed, offering ideal working conditions and economic security.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary benefit of the new industrial enterprise at Pentrobach?

Higher education opportunities

Improved transportation

Employment for disabled miners

Increased tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed the opening ceremony of the new factory?

The Commonwealth Premiers

Mr. Isaacs

Mr. Daniel Bowen

Lionel Gamlin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weekly production capacity of the factory?

4,000 electric washing machines

3,000 electric washing machines

2,000 electric washing machines

1,000 electric washing machines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mood was the Minister in during the factory inspection?

Disappointed

Cheerful

Anxious

Indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the working conditions described in the new industrial development?

Ideal

Substandard

Average

Challenging