News quiz - Week 14 (30 seconds)
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Every week*, a free news quiz is available for students in primary, secondary, and vocational education. Thousands of teachers and students take part, often using the quiz to end the week. However, this news quiz can also be perfectly used at home or for a pub quiz.
The quiz can be played directly from LessonUp: click on the image and start the quiz by pressing the “Teach” button. Participants join via their own device.
*excluding regular school holidays.
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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
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?
A
0:00 > 1:00
B
1:00 > 2:00
C
2:00 > 3:00
D
3:00 > 4:00
Slide 2 - Quizvraag
Which American vice president criticized Denmark this week for neglecting Greenland?
A
Kamala Harris
B
Mike Pence
C
JD Vance
D
Al Gore
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
In which country did a major earthquake occur this week, resulting in more than 1,600 fatalities?
A
Japan
B
Indonesia
C
Myanmar
D
Turkey
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
Which American rapper was found guilty of fraud this week, along with his mother?
A
Sean Kingston
B
Lil Wayne
C
Kanye West
D
Drake
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
Which company faced a worldwide protest last weekend?
A
Tesla
B
OpenAI
C
Netflix
D
Google
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
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?
A
Far-right statements in the media
B
Treason by collaborating with Trump
C
Committing fraud with European funds
D
Using violence during a meeting
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
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?
A
£5
B
£10
C
£20
D
£50
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
Which American actor, known for his roles in ‘Batman’ and ‘Top Gun’, has passed away at the age of 65?
A
Tom Cruise
B
Michael Keaton
C
Val Kilmer
D
George Clooney
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
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.
A
Yoda
B
E.T.
C
Chewbacca
D
Spock
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
What nickname did President Trump give to the day he announced the new global tariffs.
...
A
Freedom Day
B
Liberation Day
C
Independence Day
D
America First Day
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
So...
how was the News Quiz this week?
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