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Week 13

School Year 2024-2025

NEWS QUIZ

Last weekend, daylight saving time started again: the clock was set forward by one hour. At what time does this always happen in the UK? 

1. 0:00 > 1:00
2. 1:00 > 2:00
3. 2:00 > 3:00
4. 3:00 > 4:00

Which American vice president criticized Denmark this week for neglecting Greenland?

1. Kamala Harris
2. Mike Pence
3. JD Vance
4. Al Gore

In which country did a major earthquake occur this week, resulting in more than 1,600 fatalities?

1. Japan
2. Indonesia
3. Myanmar
4. Turkey

Which American rapper was found guilty of fraud this week, along with his mother?

1. Sean Kingston
2. Lil Wayne
3. Kanye West
4. Drake

Which company faced a worldwide protest last weekend?

1. Tesla
2. OpenAI
3. Netflix
4. Google

The French politician Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to two years in prison and is banned by the court from participating in the next French presidential elections. Why did she receive this sentence?

1. Far-right statements in the media
2. Treason by collaborating with Trump
3. Committing fraud with European funds
4. Using violence during a meeting

All European citizens need a travel permit to enter the United Kingdom starting April 2nd?

What is the cost of an ETA for visitors to the UK?

1. £5
2. £10
3. £20
4. £50

Which American actor, known for his roles in ‘Batman’ and ‘Top Gun’, has passed away at the age of 65?

1. Tom Cruise
2. Michael Keaton
3. Val Kilmer
4. George Clooney

Which famous movie alien is being auctioned at Sotheby's this week? The model used in the film is expected to fetch approximately half a million pounds.

1. Yoda
2. E.T.
3. Chewbacca
4. Spock

What nickname did President Trump give to the day he announced the new global tariffs.

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1. Freedom Day
2. Liberation Day
3. Independence Day
4. America First Day

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