LARGEST STEEL PLANT OPENED

LARGEST STEEL PLANT OPENED

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KG - University

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The video reports on the completion of Europe's largest steelworks at Port Talbot, South Wales. The £60 million project, initiated four years ago, was officially opened by Mr. Gaitskell, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The plant spans 550 acres, employs 10,000 people, and produces 1.5 million tonnes of steel annually. Mr. Gaitskell praised the efforts of Mr. E. H. Lever and the team, highlighting the plant's significance for future steel production.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the steel project mentioned in the Movietone report?

It is the oldest steelworks in the world.

It is the most expensive project in the UK.

It is the first steelworks in South Wales.

It is the largest steelworks in Europe.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for opening the £60 million steel enterprise?

Mr. E. H. Lever

Mr. Gaitskell

Lesley Metro

The Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men will the steel plant employ?

10,000

20,000

5,000

15,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the annual production capacity of the steel plant?

2 million tonnes

1.5 million tonnes

1 million tonnes

500,000 tonnes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mr. Gaitskell express in his remarks to Mr. Lever?

Doubt about the project's success

Pride in the project's completion

Concern about future challenges

Indifference to the steelworks