Michelle Obama gives a speech at Mulberry School for Girls

Michelle Obama gives a speech at Mulberry School for Girls

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Social Studies, Life Skills, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker discusses their visit to the UK to highlight the collaborative efforts between the UK and the US in supporting adolescent girls' education globally. The US has launched the 'Let Girls Learn' initiative to help girls in developing countries access and remain in school. New partnerships totaling nearly $200 million are announced to support education, especially in conflict-affected areas like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Collaborative efforts involve universities, development agencies, and organizations like the Peace Corps and the UK's Campaign for Female Education. The speaker expresses pride in these joint commitments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Let Girls Learn initiative launched by the United States?

To train teachers in advanced technology

To provide scholarships for girls in developed countries

To build new schools in urban areas

To help girls in developing countries access and stay in school

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding is being announced for the new partnerships between the US and the UK?

$100 million

$150 million

$200 million

$250 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is specifically mentioned as being affected by conflict and crisis, where support for girls' education is needed?

South Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo

India

Brazil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations are collaborating to improve education for girls in developing countries?

World Bank and International Monetary Fund

American Peace Corps and UK's Campaign for Female Education

UNICEF and World Health Organization

Red Cross and Save the Children

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the research being conducted by universities and development agencies?

Developing sports programs for girls

Improving education for girls

Enhancing technology in schools

Improving healthcare for girls