THE AUSSIES ARRIVE

THE AUSSIES ARRIVE

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The video features Geoffrey Sumner reporting on the arrival of the Australian cricket team in England. The team, led by skipper Ian Johnson, is optimistic about the upcoming series, hoping for a hot, dry summer to enhance their performance. The Australians express confidence and happiness, promising a competitive series with a close result, potentially favoring Australia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the vice-captain of the Australian cricket team upon their arrival in England?

Burke Maddox

Ian Johnson

Keith Miller

Len Hutton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of weather were the Australian cricketers hoping for during their stay in England?

Snowy and cold

Cold and rainy

Hot and dry

Mild and breezy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Australian team believe would help them perform well against the English team?

A cold winter

A hot, dry summer

A series of practice matches

A new coach

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Australian team describe their mood upon arriving in England?

Tired and jet-lagged

Indifferent and uninterested

Confident and happy

Nervous and anxious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Australian team promise to deliver during the series?

Aggressive and reckless cricket

Excellent and resolute cricket

Defensive and cautious cricket

Unpredictable and erratic cricket